Hoteliers bank on elections, domestic demand for 2014 comeback
INDIA'S hospitality players are expecting the post-election political stability and a stronger domestic demand in the year ahead to give a much-needed recovery jolt...
Hainan courts Singapore market
SECONDARY destinations on China's Hainan Island are jostling for a slice of the province's tourism pie, pushing offerings of nature, culture and wellness.
Wuzhishan (Five-finger...
Tour aggregator BeMyGuest buys Indiescapes
Screenshot of BeMyGuest's homepage -- Credit: BeMyGuest
LOCAL tours and activities aggregator BeMyGuest has acquired Indiescapes, widening its range of travel experiences across South-east Asia.
Indiescapes, which...
First football-themed hotel kicks off in Thailand
THAILAND-BASED Onyx Hospitality Group today heralded the opening of Amari Buriram United, which it says is the first football-themed hotel in the country.
The hotel...
Thailand’s 2013 arrivals grow 20% despite unrest
STRONG arrivals growth from Asia-Pacific nations buoyed up arrival figures to a solid 26.7 million in 2013, announced Thailand in the face of ongoing...
GHM’s The Chedi Sakala to debut in Bali
UPSCALE resort The Chedi Sakala will officially open at the end of February, the third hotel on Bali managed by GHM.
The resort occupies 2.5...
Sichuan theme park constructs Titanic experience
A THEME park in Sichuan, China will build a life-sized replica of the Titanic and open it in 2016.
Funded by the Seven Star Energy...
ATF kicks off Visit Malaysia Year
HOPES are high for this year's ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) in Kuching, Sarawak, which is the first major international conference following the launch of...
Bangkok shutdown proceeds but remains peaceful
Roads outside Central World mall (above) were filled with anti-government protesters yesterday -- Credit: Tourism Authority of Thailand
THAILAND'S anti-government protesters have not budged from...
Centara signs three more properties in Krabi
CENTARA Hotels & Resorts is beefing up its presence in the South Thailand province of Krabi, having signed three management contracts for new properties...
