Dusit Thani Manila turns to new hardware, creative events to pad...
DUSIT Thani Manila has lined up several initiatives, among them the upgrade of its executive club lounge and executive floor rooms, to further grow...
Hanratty now leads G Hotel Penang
G HOTEL Penang has appointed hospitality veteran Michael Hanratty as general manager.
Originally from Australia, Hanratty has more than 20 years of experience in international...
Malaysian MICE players step up courtship of Chinese buyers
SEVERAL Malaysian MICE players will intensify their marketing reach in China this year, following an encouraging growth in business from the market in 2012.
Observations...
Yokohama readies for a busy year of business events
THE Japanese city of Yokohama will host several major meetings, conventions and exhibitions from across various industries this year, according to the Yokohama Convention...
A better year for meetings, incentives but challenges remain: industry players
WHILE economic challenges are expected to retain the familiar sense of uncertainty among Asian meeting and incentive players, many have stepped into 2013 with...
Hilton Garden Inn opens in Gurgaon
HILTON Worldwide has opened its second mid-priced Hilton Garden Inn brand hotel in India with the launch of the 201-room Hilton Garden Inn Gurgaon...
Best Western takes luxury resort to Khao Lak
THE 125-room Best Western Premier Khaolak Southsea has opened in southern Thailand.
Equipped with luxurious trimmings expected in a five-star property, the new resort boasts...
New conference facility to debut at Bintan Lagoon Resort
BINTAN Lagoon Resort in Indonesia will unveil its new Conference Centre at the end of this month.
The three-storey building will house a column-free banquet...
Starwood launches limited edition MICE rewards deal for members
STARWOOD Hotels & Resorts is giving away a tablet and double Starpoints to Starwood Preferred Planner members who place an event booking by March...
Coffee expo set for stronger attendance this year
THE annual Coffee Expo Seoul is expected to see a stronger buyer and seller turnout this year, benefitting from the country s booming coffee...
