Since leaving Lebua Hotels & Resorts, Deepak Ohri is busy cooking up new plans. The first is opening on December 1. It’s plucky of course
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Kajima to Open Mandarin Oriental in new Vietnam Resort Destination
As established Asian hotspots such as Phuket become urban resorts, investors are doubling down on development in undiscovered places in South-east Asia. One such is Indochina Kajima Development
Accor partners with LVMH to fast-track Orient Express growth
Probably the most exciting move yet to get Orient Express rolling again, with latest revival impetus adding Orient Express branded sailing ships as well, not just trains and hotels
Singapore’s Swift Move to Tailor Attractions to Future Travelers 2040
Singapore continues to move “swiftly” – tourism authorities are already tailoring the destination to the needs of future customers
Mirror, mirror, who’s the greenest-looking hotel of them all?
If there’s an award for the greenest-looking hotel in Singapore, the Pan Pacific Orchard which opened on June 1 is a serious contender
Las Vegas Sands to Invest Billions More on Non-Gaming Attractions in Macau
Major casino companies are showing their love for more non-gaming attractions in Macau, a China-driven aim for the city to reduce heavy dependence on junkets. It’s a great thing for the destination
Swissotel Bets on new Development in Genting Highlands Malaysia
Highlands ParkCity said it is “reshaping” Genting Highlands with its upcoming hotels and new forms of entertainment. Accor is betting on this by planting the first Swissotel flag in Malaysia there
New Leadership at IHG and Mandarin Oriental
IHG plans internal succession, Mandarin Oriental looks to new blood. Interesting contrast
Higher Prices Push Thailand RevPAR Above 2019 and Offset Occupancy Decline in Maldives for Minor Hotels
Bangkok hotel performance has finally surpassed 2019 level. But hotels in the Maldives are feeling the heat as travelers have wider choices now. At least that’s what Minor Hotels’ 4Q22 performance shows
Super Apps Aren’t the Future of OTAs, Says Agoda’s CEO
Agoda’s CEO Omri Morgenshtern is doubling down on tech innovations, including a game-changing “persistent booking” capability and a new solution for hotel chains to monitor how their wholesale discounted rates are being distributed. But a shortage of tech talent may hobble progress