New hotel openings: MACq 01, Grand Park Kodhipparu and more
The latest hotel openings and announcements made this week.
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MACq 01
Situated on the working docks of Hobart’s Old Wharf is Tasmania’s latest...
Oakwood Premier OUE Singapore names GM
Roy Liang has been named the general manager of the recently-opened Oakwood Premier OUE Singapore.
His responsibilities include directing the launch strategy, initiating strong internal...
A matter of location
Mimi Hudoyo examines why having more hotels is not the answer for some destinations in Indonesia
The Indonesia Ministry of Tourism is focusing on developing...
Taking staff seriously
Upcoming vocational facilities are much needed for the country to supply sufficient trained professionals and support the growing tourism industry.
The Cambodian government is now...
Aviation roundup: Thai AirAsia, Xiamen Airlines, plus codeshare updates
Here's our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships.
Thai AirAsia to start Bangkok-Malé route
Come August 11, Thai AirAsia will begin daily services...
Mövenpick to make Danang debut in 2019
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has announced its first project in Danang, scheduled to open in 3Q2019.
Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Danang Vietnam will feature 150...
Mandarin Oriental, Pan Pacific announce Melbourne openings
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the latest in a string of Asian hotel companies that recently announced new openings in Melbourne, as arrivals growth...
Flight Centre, Airbnb in pact to target corporate travellers
Airbnb has struck a deal to provide Flight Centre Travel Group’s (FCTG) corporate brands -- including FCM Travel Solutions, Corporate Traveller, Campus Travel and...
New homesharing platform to launch in Japan amid relaxed rules
Japanese online retail giant Rakuten and real estate information provider Lifull are teaming up on a vacation rental business, set for launch as soon...
No word yet on Malaysia’s tourism tax implementation date
The Malaysian trade is still in the dark over the implementation date of the tourism tax, as to date there is no official word from...
