Yearly Archives: 2019
Capri by Fraser China Square, Singapore
Rachel AJ Lee checks into the newest Capri by Fraser outpost in Singapore's CBD to find out what the millennial-driven hotel residence can offer to a new generation of bleisure travellers.
Japan’s Royal Park Hotels appoints first female GM
Royal Park Hotels has appointed Hiroko Seki as the general manager of The Royal Park Canvas - Ginza 8, becoming the first-ever female general...
Influx of luxury hotels yet to spur international demand to Jakarta
In its transformation into an Asian megacity, Jakarta has been slow to increase its mix of international visitors, an imbalance that international-brand luxury hotels...
Oyo checks into Vietnam with US$50 million investment
Oyo Hotels & Homes has officially launched in Vietnam, with the India-headquartered hotel chain committed to investing US$50 in the country's booming tourism sector.
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Singapore, Japan retain lead on passport index while US and UK...
Moving into the third quarter of 2019, Japan and Singapore hold onto top spot on the Henley Passport Index, with a visa-free/visa-on-arrival score of...
Langkawi proposes merger with Thailand’s Satun as transnational UNESCO geopark
Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) is proposing the merging of Langkawi in Malaysia and Satun province in southern Thailand to create the first transnational UNESCO...
Oakwood sets up Beijing office to serve growing Chinese market
Hospitality company Oakwood has opened a new office in Beijing as part of its expansion in Asia Pacific and to better serve international companies...
Michelin-starred chef Anne-Sophie Pic debuts Asian outpost at Raffles Singapore
Acclaimed French chef Anne-Sophie Pic, with seven Michelin stars under her belt, will make her debut in Asia with the opening of French restaurant...
Hilton to plant DoubleTree brand in Malaysia’s Damai Laut
Hilton will introduce its DoubleTree by Hilton brand in Damai Laut, Malaysia, through a conversion of the existing Swiss-Garden Beach Resort Damai Laut.
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Yoo Hotels & Resorts hires David Grossniklaus to lead SE Asia...
Yoo Hotels & Resorts has appointed David Grossniklaus as head of operations and development to lead the growth and operations strategy of the company...
