Zoe Wall has been appointed as the new group director of spa, Asia, at Minor Hotel-owned MSpa International, based in Bangkok.She brings a wealth of global experience and a unique record of success to her new role, having worked in…
Luxury watches sales increased by 8% in France in 2017, largely thanks to the return of Chinese tourists to France, after a loss of interest linked to the terror attacks, now the watch market is revived.“Watches are making its way…
Dubai recorded a strong 6.2 per cent year-on-year increase in international overnight visitation in 2017, accelerating the five per cent growth witnessed in the previous year.The milestone propels the emirate towards its 2020 goal of welcoming 20 million visitors per…
As per the 2017 figures, India now ranks among the top five source markets for Thailand after China, Malaysia, Korea and Laos. In 2017, over 1.4 million Indians visited Thailand, an increase of 18% over the previous year.Speaking about the…
Emirates and Airbus have firmed up an earlier memorandum of understanding and signed a contract for the 20 additional A380s with a further 16 options to be confirmed at a later date.The total agreement for 36 aircraft is valued at…
The Ascott has announced the appointment of Jason Chen as the general manager of Somerset Ekamai Bangkok.With over 20 years of hospitality experience, Chen has previously worked with Ascott, having started with the company in Singapore in the year 2004…
Thomas Cook Airlines’ inaugural flight to Hurghada, Egypt, departs from East Midlands Airport today.Thomas Cook Airlines carry 400,000 customers to and from East Midlands Airport to 18 European destinations each year and has two A321 aircraft based permanently at the…
Qatar Airways has taken delivery of its fourth state-of-the-art Gulfstream G650ER executive aircraft, the fastest ultra-long-range business jet in the world.The latest aircraft delivery makes Qatar Airways the world’s largest owner-operator of Gulfstream G650ERs.Qatar Executive, the airline’s exclusive private charter…
Meliá Hotels International has announced the signing of three new properties in Ho Chi Minh City; Meliá Saigon Central, Innside Saigon Central, and Innside Saigon Mariamman.The deals bring the group’s number of current and future properties in Vietnam to ten.All…
A second Wyndham Hotels & Resorts flag has risen in Bali with the opening of Wyndham Dreamland Resort Bali.The upscale 177-room resort is located near Dreamland Beach, one of Bali’s most idyllic hidden coves.Living up to its name, Dreamland Beach…
