Hotels & Tourism

Banyan Group navigates cross-cultural challenges amidst expansion

Balancing consistency and local practices drives the brand's success.

Chef Jean-Baptiste Natali: Leading the Culinary Artistry at Koral Restaurant

One Michelin Star culinary visionary redefines casual fine dining at Koral, Bali’s first aquarium restaurant.

Chinese travelers' search for int'l stay doubles for upcoming Golden Week

The second Golden Week of the year will commence from 1 to 7 October.

Thailand to welcome 2 million South Korean tourists for Chuseok holidays

Thailand attracts South Korean tourists with food, K-pop, and visas. 

InterContinental Bali Resort Triumphs as Best Meetings Hotel in Indonesia at M&C Asia Stella Awards 2024

The M&C Asia Stella Awards celebrate excellence by recognizing outstanding contributions and innovations in the MICE sector.

Landmark Partnership: Ecopark joins Kempinski Hotels and Kengo Kuma to Create Luxurious Blue Zone Retreat

Vietnam: In a historic collaboration between Ecopark, Kempinski Hotels, and the renowned architect Kengo Kuma have entered a partnership that promises...

Japan, Singapore, South Korea lead passport freedom

ASEAN’s visa free access to member-countries stands at 40% on average.

Tourism leaders unveil 5 keys to creating sustainable travel options

Seven in 10 Singaporeans want more sustainable travelling, according to Booking.com.

Researchers air overtourism concerns amid post-pandemic travel boom

EHL scholars warn of overtourism’s impact on communities, environment, and advocate collaboration for solutions.

5 factors pushing Singaporeans to visit Hong Kong

Singaporeans' travel consideration to HK rose between February to March.

Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism bested other organisations in Middle East Technology Excellence Awards

The DCT is the first government agency in the United Arab Emirates to use cloud data centres.

HKTB eyes new scheme to boost vaccine drive

The Hong Kong Tourism Board will reward those who have taken their vaccine shots.