Yearly Archives: 2015
Beachfront or bust for Outrigger Hotels & Resorts
OUTRIGGER Hotels & Resorts is focusing its expansion in Asia-Pacific on purchasing rather than managing properties in its drive to become the world's premier...
US green-lights customs clearance at Narita for Hawaii-bound travellers
VISITORS to Hawaii travelling via Tokyo's Narita International Airport will soon be able to clear US immigration and customs procedures in Japan, leaving them...
‘Made in China’ luxury takes off with the Nuo Hotel Beijing
NUO Hotel Beijing open its doors tomorrow as the flagship property of Nuo Hotels and will draw on China's 2,000 years of heritage to...
‘Bling is out, experience is in’ for China’s super rich
EXPERIENTIAL travel is now as big for China's affluent travellers as shopping, confirmed a new report conducted by Hurun and ILTM Asia.
The survey studied...
Fujita Kanko accelerates expansion in South-east Asia
PUTTING its foot to the pedal is Fujita Kanko, set to open two new overseas offices in Bangkok and Jakarta this month alone.
The 60-year...
Starwood enters Myanmar with Sheraton Yangon Hotel
STARWOOD Hotels and Resorts Worldwide made its market debut in Myanmar with signing of the Sheraton Yangon last week.
Owned by Family Business Group Hotel,...
MAS to begin from ground up as it prepares for new...
HUGE changes await the beleaguered Malaysia Airlines (MAS) as it restructures into a new "start-up company", including a rebranding and revisions to its fleet...
Outrigger buys Akaryn’s Koh Samui resort
THE Akaryn Samui Resort and Spa has been rebranded under the Outrigger brand after being bought over by Outrigger Hotels & Resorts for a...
Travelport to nurture travel start-ups
AIMING to groom a new generation of start-ups focused on travel commerce, Travelport today announced the development of a seed-stage investment and mentorship programme.
The...
Sofitel and Sebel welcome guests in Xining
ACCOR has announced the opening of Sofitel Xining and The Sebel Xining, its first Sebel property in China.
Located in the west of Xining City,...
