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Hard Rock picks ex-Sands boss to head new Japan unit

Hard Rock International will launch Hard Rock Japan with casino maestro Edward Tracy as CEO to support the new division and growth plans in...

Singapore to paint brighter picture of design festivals

Yong: Power of design tourism is something that we have to ride on Singapore’s art and design festivals are gaining the support of Singapore Tourism...

Industry leaders oppose Trump’s travel ban, but no impacts on Asia...

The 90-day ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries entering the US has riled the global travel community, with many industry leaders calling for...

Rudi Koppen passes away

Rudiger Robert Köppen One of Asia-Pacific’s most memorable hoteliers, Rudiger Robert Köppen, 80, passed away on Sunday (January 29) after a brief battle following oesophageal...

Los Angeles icon to rebirth as Fairmont Century Plaza

Fairmont Century Plaza concept art Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles is slated to reopen in 2018 as the massive mixed-use Fairmont Century Plaza, Los...

Hotel distribution player SHR seeks stronger Asian foothold

Hotel distribution and services provider SHR, which has established its foothold in America’s hospitality sector, has set its sights on expanding into Asia-Pacific with...

Genting Dream to cruise Okinawa’s waters in April

Genting Dream From April 2, 2017, Genting Dream will sail from her dual homeports of Hong Kong and Nansha, Guangzhou, on six-day, five-night voyages to Okinawa...

Halting of HK Airlines’ Kuching services catches trade by surprise

Hong Kong Airlines' abrupt suspension of its twice-weekly services between Hong Kong and Kuching effective February 25 has taken the Sarawak trade by surprise. The...