Coronavirus pandemic: Thai tourist arrivals to plunge 80% this year June 30, 2020 at 07:58PM

The sector is expected to recover in 2021. Last year, Thailand attracted a record 39.8 million foreign tourists, whose spending accounted for about 11% of Thai GDP.

Czech, please! At 500-metre table, Prague citizens see coronavirus out with dinner... June 30, 2020 at 07:53PM

On the eve of the easing of yet more restrictions imposed since March to curb the spread of the COVID-19 illness, people filled the bridge, a landmark that runs between historic Prague quarters on the banks of the Vltava river.

No US tourists: Here's who can travel to Europe from Wednesday June 30, 2020 at 07:02PM

The European Union plans to open its borders to non-essential travellers such as tourists and most business people from a limited number of countries outside the bloc from July 1. The 27 EU governments agreed on an initial “safe list” of 14 countries, which excludes the United States, Brazil.

Far East Hospitality Makes Bold Move with Official Opening of Far East Village Hotel Ariake June 30, 2020 at 03:15PM

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Far East Hospitality Makes Bold Move with Official Opening of Far East Village Hotel Ariake

SINGAPORE, July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Far East Hospitality, one of the leading operators of hotels and serviced residences, today announced that its Far East Village Hotel Ariake in Japan is officially opened for business. Previously known as Village Hotel Ariake Tokyo, the 306-key property is the first hotel under the Village brand to expand […]

Far East Hospitality Makes Bold Move with Official Opening of Far East Village Hotel Ariake
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Desaru Coast Destination Resort Embraces The New Norm For Recovery Movement Control Order June 30, 2020 at 03:00PM

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Desaru Coast Destination Resort Embraces The New Norm For Recovery Movement Control Order

DESARU COAST, Malaysia, July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Desaru Coast Destination Resort (“Desaru Coast”), Malaysia’s largest integrated and curated destination, has resumed operations with proactive destination-wide operations and health, safety, security and environment (HSSE) protocols. The protocols were established since the beginning of the movement control order (MCO) period in mid-March to ensure the safety […]

Desaru Coast Destination Resort Embraces The New Norm For Recovery Movement Control Order
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INEOS Automotive Reveals the Design of Its Upcoming 4×4, the Grenadier June 30, 2020 at 01:57PM

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INEOS Automotive Reveals the Design of Its Upcoming 4×4, the Grenadier

– “Form follows function” in an engineering-led design process focused on delivering a vehicle to do a job – Development programme moving forward, with prototype testing now on the march towards accumulating 1.8 million kilometres on and off-road over the coming year – Created to fulfil the vision of adventurer and INEOS Group Chairman, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the […]

INEOS Automotive Reveals the Design of Its Upcoming 4×4, the Grenadier
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UNWTO and Sommet Education Offer 30 Scholarships Through “Hospitality Challenge” June 30, 2020 at 03:19AM

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UNWTO and Sommet Education Offer 30 Scholarships Through “Hospitality Challenge”

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has partnered with Sommet Education for an innovative Hospitality Challenge. The initiative will grant 30 scholarships for world class education programmes and support career climbers and switchers, entrepreneurs and innovators develop themselves and their projects and so help drive tourism’s recovery. Around the […]

UNWTO and Sommet Education Offer 30 Scholarships Through “Hospitality Challenge”
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KT’s 2nd Generation AI Hotel Robot Enhances Room Services June 30, 2020 at 03:00AM

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KT’s 2nd Generation AI Hotel Robot Enhances Room Services

SEOUL, South Korea, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — KT Corp. (KRX: 030200; NYSE: KT), South Korea’s largest telecommunications company, announced its second-generation GiGA Genie hotel robot, dubbed “N Bot,” has improved room service at Seoul’s Novotel Ambassador Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences. KT’s second-generation AI GiGA Genie hotel robot, dubbed “N Bot,” delivers water and towel […]

KT’s 2nd Generation AI Hotel Robot Enhances Room Services
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Health and safety measures in place, kissing of Blarney Stone resumes as Ireland... June 29, 2020 at 11:24PM

Life became ever so slightly more normal in Ireland on Monday as pints were pulled and locked-down hair was trimmed for the first time since the middle of March. And for the first time since March 13, the Blarney Stone was kissed — a hugely important moment for anyone looking to get the gift of the gab.

Vietnam’s Southeast Region Cities and Provinces enhance linkages for sustainable tourism development June 29, 2020 at 10:32PM

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Vietnam’s Southeast Region Cities and Provinces enhance linkages for sustainable tourism development

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The “Conference on Development of Tourism Linkages in Vietnam’s Southeast Region in 2020″ under the theme “Connectivity – Development – Sustainability” has concluded with great success on 28 June 2020 in Sunrise Hotel, Tay Ninh province. The conference was attended by Mr. Nguyen Thien Nhan – […]

Vietnam’s Southeast Region Cities and Provinces enhance linkages for sustainable tourism development
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Shangri-La Partners With Diversey to Upcycle 12,500kg of Hotel Linen Into Half-a-million Reusable Face Masks for the Vulnerable June 29, 2020 at 09:51PM

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Shangri-La Partners With Diversey to Upcycle 12,500kg of Hotel Linen Into Half-a-million Reusable Face Masks for the Vulnerable

SINGAPORE, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Vulnerable members in communities across 11 cities in Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka will soon have greater access to reusable face masks with the regional Linens For Life Face Masks (L4LFM) partnership between Shangri-La Group and Diversey, a leading global hygiene solutions provider. Students at Dehigahalanda School, Hambantota, Sri Lanka […]

Shangri-La Partners With Diversey to Upcycle 12,500kg of Hotel Linen Into Half-a-million Reusable Face Masks for the Vulnerable
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Eat Pray Love, no more: Bali hotels go on sale for cheap with virus hammering t... June 29, 2020 at 10:33PM

With no tourists and no income courtesy of the coronavirus pandemic, struggling hotel owners on the Indonesian resort island of Bali have been forced to put their properties up for sale.

‘Peace of mind’ at the Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu rolling out on August 1, 2020 June 29, 2020 at 10:30PM

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‘Peace of mind’ at the Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu rolling out on August 1, 2020

Cebu, Philippines, July 2020 – For many years, Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu has played host to countless family getaways, successful corporate meetings, and memorable life events. From sunrise to moonshine, the vibrant energy of the resort could be experienced at this well-loved destination; trusted, recognized, and known for its world-class service of fun and […]

‘Peace of mind’ at the Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu rolling out on August 1, 2020
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