Avani eyes year-end launch of third Bangkok hotel
Avani Hotels & Resorts will add a third Bangkok location to its portfolio when a new hotel opens in Sukhumvit's up-and-coming On Nut and...
NCLH says cruising is more popular than ever for Malaysians
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) saw double-digit growth in the Malaysian market across all three of its brands last year, while also observing a...
Macau moves to charm bellies in ‘Year of Gastronomy’
Food is taking the spotlight in Macao Government Tourism Office’s (MGTO) destination marketing campaigns this year as the destination celebrates its designation as a...
For Mongolia, a steppe towards luxury tourism and business events
It’s time to rethink Mongolia’s image as a destination solely for rugged explorers and adventurers, with the market mix changing along with improving air...
Tauzia brings Fox Harris Hotels to life with a trio of...
Tauzia Hotels has launched its newest Fox Harris Hotels brand, with a trio of openings – all rebrands of existing properties – in Pekanbaru,...
Red Planet Japan enters sale-and-leaseback deal with Goldman Sachs
Red Planet Japan, subsidiary of Bangkok-based budget chain Red Planet Hotels, has announced a 11.8 billion yen (US$110 million) sale-and-leaseback transaction with Goldman Sachs.
The...
What a PHAB way to support Phuket’s hospitality students
The Phuket Hotels Association Benefit (PHAB) will take place on April 28, 2018 to raise funds for over 20 hospitality scholarships and traineeships for...
Revised tax split gives Malaysian state governments more tourism funds
Malaysian tourism and culture minister Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz has announced that the tourism tax will be split 50:50 between the federal and state...
New cryptocurrency platform TravelKoin takes on industry’s pain points
Amid a polarisation of views on the practical value of cryptocurrency, TravelKoin is positive it can alleviate persistent travel industry painpoints – think many...
Yogyakarta Marriott marks brand’s debut in Indonesia
Having soft opened last November, the 347-room Yogyakarta Marriott Hotel is in its early days seeking volume in order to gain visibility in the...
