Travel advisories put up in wake of Bangkok bombing
AS MANY as 23 countries have issued travel advisories to Thailand a day after a bombing at Erawan Shrine, a popular tourist destination in...
A new Hotel Jen arrives in Kota Kinabalu
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SHANGRI-LA International Hotel Management has unveiled plans to develop Hotel Jen Kota Kinabalu, the brand's first property in Borneo and the third...
Noku Roxy opens its doors in Kyoto
ROXY-PACIFIC Holdings has opened its first upscale boutique hotel, Noku Roxy, in Kyoto, Japan.
Located near the Kyoto Imperial Palace, key tourists spots and popular...
Philippines plunges deeper into regional dive market with new expo
THE Philippines is the newest venue for the China-Hong Kong dive show franchise, DRT Show, strengthening the country's hold on the China and East...
Toilet excellence awards to ensure Japan is flush of clean loos
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JAPAN is creating a series of awards to recognise excellence in public lavatories as the country ramps up its facilities for tourists to...
Room boom will not lead to price war: Manila hoteliers
ROOM supply in Metro Manila is reaching an all-time high and is exerting downward pressure on rates, but hoteliers are confident that the market...
Investigation confirms missile from Ukraine destroyed MH17
THE Dutch Safety Board has confirmed that the crash of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 on July 17, 2014, which killed all 298 people onboard...
Trade lauds India’s VoA grant to Sri Lanka
INDIA has added Sri Lanka to the list of countries accorded visa on arrival (VoA) through the electronic visa authorisation, effective April 14, announced...
Sheraton pulls out of Langkawi
SHERATON Langkawi Beach Resort will discontinue its affiliation with Starwood Hotels & Resorts when its management agreement ends on June 1.
The property will be...
Newsmaker: Ho Kwon Ping bites the bullet and restructures
FACED with challenges like a prolonged economic downturn and consolidation in the hotel sector, Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts (BTHR) is biting the bullet...
