Avani debuts in Thailand with Bangkok property
AVANI Hotels & Resorts has added its first hotel in Thailand, the 568-unit Avani Atrium Bangkok, in a commercial and retail area in the...
Virgin forays into cruise line business
THE Virgin Group has ventured into the cruise line business, announcing yesterday the formation of Virgin Cruises with two new purpose-built ships.
The company, led...
Oakwood APAC launches hotel desk for shorter stay requests
OAKWOOD Worldwide has launched a hotel desk at its Asia-Pacific regional headquarters, said to be a first in the region for the serviced apartment...
Hong Kong Disneyland plays up incentives for trade
HONG Kong Disneyland Resort is wooing the South-east Asian market with a series of trade initiatives and packages.
The campaign blitz, which so far has...
Weakened ringgit to impact Malaysian longhaul travel
LONGHAUL travel will be the hardest hit by the depreciation of the Malaysian ringgit and the impact could be seen as early as Lunar...
Hard Rock bursts onto Goan scene
HARD Rock Hotels will debut its first property in India next March in the renowned beach area of Calangute.
Located 45 minutes from Goa International...
Corporate Travel World takes on China
TTG Events will debut the first instalment of Corporate Travel World (CTW) China in Shanghai next year with a curated programme of 11 China-focused...
IHG firms up boutique muscle through Kimpton Hotels buyout
INTERCONTINENTAL Hotels Group (IHG) has announced its US$430 million acquisition of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Group, the largest independent boutique hotel and restaurant business...
