Yearly Archives: 2019
Ascott continues expansion spree with another 26 properties
CapitaLand’s wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has signed 26 properties, set to add over 6,000 units across 22 cities in...
Yaana Corporate Challenge back for a third cycle
Tourism investment group Yaana Ventures is calling for sign ups for its corporate networking and fundraising bicycle tour, which will take place in two...
Deaf guides organisation wants to bring sign-language tours beyond Manila
An organisation in the Philippines that leads tours for the deaf is planning to expand its specialised service beyond Manila, with the country's tourism...
Artotel adds first phinisi yacht to management portfolio
Indonesia's Artotel Group is making its first foray into phinisi yacht operation, having been appointed by boat owner Siji Sysstima to bring on board...
From urban planner to tour guru
Tours are not merely a passion project for this former urban planner, who believes he has a business model that answers market needs.
Six Senses plants flags in France and Costa Rica
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas will open new properties in France's UNESCO-listed Loire Valley, and Costa Rica's Papagayo Peninsula.
The resort in France will be...
Hotel Indigo introduces shoppable hotel rooms
InterContinental Hotels Group's (IHG) Indigo Hotels is bringing the retail and shopping experience in-room with the introduction of Shop the Neighbourhood.
Shop the Neighbourhood, which...
HK hospitality tech company bags seven-digit sum in MindWorks-led Series A
Hong Kong-based hospitality guest servicing platform, StayPlease, has raised a seven-digit-US-dollar sum in a Series A round led by MindWorks Ventures.
StayPlease plans to use...
Bangkok’s World Gourmet Festival celebrates 20th edition
Bangkok’s longest-running international culinary celebration – the World Gourmet Festival – is back this year for it 20th edition, taking place at the Anantara...
Adaaran Prestige Vadoo
One of the most accessible resorts from the Maldives’ Velana International Airport, Adaaran Prestige Vadoo won Feizal Samath's heart with its butler-serviced villas, scrumptious food and all-inclusive offer.
