Tauzia to open first SE Asian hotel in Malacca, enhance flagship...
Indonesian homegrown hotel management company Tauzia Hotel Management has unveiled details of its South-east Asia expansion, in addition to enhancements to its flagship Harris...
‘Long-awaited’ renovation kicks off at historic Caravelle Saigon
A heritage icon in Ho Chi Minh City, Caravelle Saigon, is undergoing an extensive renovation.
All 303 rooms in the hotel’s Opera Wing, together with...
Maldives government sinks Fairmont’s ‘idols’ – and the mood to innovate?
The Maldives President’s Office has ordered the newly-opened Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi to remove life-size human-form sculptures that form an underwater art installation at the resort, citing “significant public sentiment” they constitute idol-worship.
Indonesian bedbank ramps up expansion in SE Asia
Indonesia's MG Bedbank is spreading its wings in South-east Asia by opening offices in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Manila and Vietnam this year.
Raymond Djani,...
HNA agrees to sell Radisson to Jin Jiang-led consortium
The HNA Group is selling Radisson Holdings to a consortium led by China's state-owned Jin Jiang International.
Reports had earlier named Jin Jiang International a...
Royal Caribbean readies private island experiences for cruise fans
Royal Caribbean International is launching a series of private island experiences under the umbrella of Perfect Day Island Collection for its cruise passengers.
The first...
UNWTO partners VC firm to support travel innovation and entrepreneurship
Vynn Capital, a South-east Asia-based early-stage venture capital firm, and UNWTO have entered into a partnership to facilitate entrepreneurship and innovation in the region's...
Archipelago ventures into budget accommodation with Nomad Hostel
Archipelago International has unveiled its first wholly budget brand, Nomad Hostel, which made its debut in Jakarta last week.
Norwegian Joy’s China exit a boon for Royal Caribbean, Dream Cruises
Royal Caribbean International and Dream Cruises are two cruise lines that stand to benefit from Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)’s decision to pull out Norwegian...
Destination Asia appeals for donations to help Lombok quake victims
Destination Asia is collecting funds to set up emergency stations for those affected by the earthquake that struck Lombok on August 5.
The death toll...
