Hotels buck trend by investing more
Notwithstanding a slowdown in the country’s economic activity, international and domestic hotel companies are going ahead with their planned expansion programme in India. About 15 companies — some new firms — plan to have about 600 new properties across 50 brands, ranging from budget brands to ultra luxurious hotels and resorts.
Your 10 questions with Mark Lankester
1. Can you tell me where are the 30 new hotels to be opened next year? aakkhh18, via email In 2012, our new hotels will mainly open in Asia and the UK. Malaysia, India, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia and the UK are key areas of focus within the year but we are in development in Australia and Europe too.
Four-year govt-private tourism plan eyed
The government will work with the private sector on forging a four-year tourism strategy to restore confidence in Thailand and prepare the country for the Asean Economic Community in 2015.
Thailand to forge gov't-private tourism plan
The government will work with the private sector on forging a four-year tourism strategy to restore confidence in Thailand and prepare the country for the Asean Economic Community in 2015. Prime Mini .....
Stay in 'Tune' for More of What Matters
Staying true to its promise of "Great Value, Great Savings", Tune Hotels guarantees every guest not just a pleasant accommodation at an affordable price but a full experience of their destination. Thanks to the extra resources afforded by Tune Hotels' value concept -- where guests only pay for the amenities that they need, whether it's more resources to explore the sights or more resources to do ...
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Manila Bay casino complex set to open in 2014, will hire 15,000 locals
Interaksyon.com reports that Manila Bay Resortsa $2-billion Japanese-backed casino complex along Manila Baysaid it "aims to hire 15,000 local workers when it starts operations in 2014." The groundbreaking happened on Thursday, January 25. The report revealed that the complex "will have two casino hotels hosting 450 VIP and 600 luxury rooms and local and international restaurant chains, as well ...
Southeast Asian airlines to profit as Myanmar opens
By Harry Suhartono SINGAPORE, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Southeast Asian carriersare set to profit from the expected surge in the number ofleisure and business travellers to Myanmar as it re-emerges frompolitical ...