ADB sees growing potential of alternative accommodations
MANILA, Philippines — Southeast Asian countries need to legally define alternative accommodations and simplify online registration systems and licensing requirements to strengthen the regulation of the growing sector and maximize its benefits to the…
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Singapore hotel average rates to rise by 7.5% in 2024
As a regional hub for business and tourism, demand growth for SG hotels will continue to increase…
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Esplanade sold to growing Asian-based hotels company
Paignton's Esplanade Hotel - home to asylum seekers for the past year - has been sold. The 84-bedroom seafront is the latest addition to the growing portfolio of Asian-based Compass Hospitality's UK portfolio…
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Inside Hilton’s accelerating mission to become the destination of choice in Asia
The hospitality giant ubiquitous in the US has been expanding rapidly across Asia…
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Norwegian couple expands their eco-friendly concept in Cambodia
Norwegian Katrine Solhaug’s journey into the world of social consciousness and her commitment to making a positive impact have for several years been manifested in Babel Guesthouse in Siem Reap, Cambodia…
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Hilton moves ahead with luxury brand push in Asia-Pacific
SINGAPORE - U.S. hotel giant Hilton is planning to expand its luxury offerings in Asia by bringing its top-end Waldorf Astoria brand to Malaysia, Vietnam, India and other countries for the first time.
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LOWER-THAN-EXPECTED summer demand will affect U.S. hotel performance, resulting in a second quarter RevPAR shortfall, according to CBRE…
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Asia’s best restaurant for 2023 revealed
Bangkok has long been considered a world capital when it comes to street food. But these days, its fine dining scene is proving to be just as alluring.
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Middle East Registers Record-High Hotel Openings in 4th Quarter
The sheer number of hotel openings in the region indicates that the Middle East is making sure that it has enough capacity to accommodate the growing number of tourists.
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Julia Selyukova Named Hotel Manager for the Four Seasons Hotel Doha
Four Season Hotel Doha announces the appointment of Julia Selyukova as the new Hotel Manager. A hotelier with more than 20 years of experience, Julia has previously held the position of Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Moscow…
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Japan to lure hotel operators to open luxury inns in national parks
Japan will launch a project to encourage global hotel operators to open luxury properties in national parks as early as in 2024, Nikkei has learned, as part of plans to bring in more tourists post-COVID…
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Research conducted by travel experts WeRoad has revealed that millennials are swapping relaxing and partying this year when it comes to travelling.
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Europe and Middle East tourism set to return to pre-pandemic level
After stronger than expected recovery last year, 2023 could see international tourist arrivals bounce back to pre-COVID-19 levels in Europe and the Middle East.
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Mobile Hotel Tech: The Latest Trends from Asia
From my desk in Bangkok, I can see that the big mobile digital trends affecting North America and Europe are also in play in Asia.
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Evolution of the Asian Hotel Brands
Exclusive Feature - Travel, as we know it, is as old as mankind and since the very early stage of humanity, people have traveled in search of shelter, food, betterment, safety, and comfort.
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Carina Chorengel on Hyatt's Asia-Pacific expansion plans
Early this year, Hyatt Hotels Corp…
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David Beckham fronts latest campaign for Qatar Tourism
Global superstar David Beckham is fronting the latest campaign by Qatar Tourism. The latter has launched a new stopover holiday campaign to support its tourism goals attract more than six million visitors a year by 2030…
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Ecolodges in the Middle East: The new big thing
While global interest in ecotourism has been growing at a rapid pace, inflation has also started to shape travel choices…
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