Yearly Archives: 2015
InterContinental opens rebranded Lijiang property
FORMERLY Crowne Plaza Lijiang Ancient Town, the newly rebranded and renovated InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort started welcoming guests last week.
The property is situated...
Myanmar aims for Mrauk U to join UNESCO list
MYANMAR'S archaeological zone of Mrauk U in Rakhine State is preparing to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, according to a spokesperson...
The Landmark Mandarin Oriental appoints new GM
MANDARIN Oriental Hotel Group has named Torsten van Dullemen as general manager of The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, with effect since last month.
He...
Pan Pacific names new GMs for Singapore hotels
PAN Pacific Hotel Group has announced the appointments of Gino Tan and Tina Sim as general managers of Pan Pacific Singapore and Parkroyal on...
Ladies-friendly Eva programme extended to ITC Grand Bharat
LUXURY hotel group ITC Hotels continues to assure security for female guests with the ITC Grand Bharat, which opened late last year with 100...
Bansei by Hotel J starts operation in Sri Lanka’s Hikkaduwa
SRI Lanka's hospitality brand Jetwing and Japan's Bansei Securities have jointly opened the doors of Bansei by Hotel J in Hikkaduwa.
Located in in the...
Bhutan’s visitor target achievable only with lower mandatory minimum spend: trade
BHUTAN may fall short on its mission to develop long-term sustainable tourism that brings in at least 150,000 tourists a year if it maintains...
Training and funding opportunities for Myanmar trade to promote innovation
WITH an aim to help Myanmar's tourism service providers create new and innovative products in order to compete with other destinations, the UK-funded Business...
Malaysia eyes South Asian destinations other than India
MALAYSIA is stepping up promotional activities in other South Asian markets beyond India to increase tourist arrivals from the region.
As per the latest statistics...
Stringent airport slot rules might turn Qatar services away from Japan
QATAR Airways is reportedly considering halting its daily services from Doha to three airports in Japan in a dispute over the timing of its...
