Kai Behrens has been appointed cluster general manager of Kempinski Palace Portoroz in Slovenia and Kempinski Hotel Adriatic in Croatia.Behrens has been appointed with the aim of further positioning t…
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AHIC 2019: Time Hotels to launch central reservations office in Egypt
UAE-headquartered Time Hotels has opened a new central reservations office in Egypt as part of the company’s overall strategy to expand its footprint across the Middle East and North Africa.Loca…
Korean Air chairman dies in Los Angeles
Korean Air chairman and chief executive Yang Ho Cho has died at the age of 70.A statement from the carrier confirmed he passed away yesterday in a Los Angeles hospital.No details of the cause of death…
Hills appointed to lead Luxury Escapes in Asia
Luxury Escapes has appointed Graham Hills as its new head of Asia as the company looks to strengthen its presence across the region.Hills will be based in the company’s regional office in Singap…
Israel celebrates booming hospitality sector with Regal Roadshow in London
More than 200 members of the UK hospitality industry have gathered at the Tower of London for an event organised by the Israel Tourist Board.The Regal Roadshow offered agents, operators and hoteliers …
Air Pollution Affects The Tourism Sector In Northern Thailand
The Thai authorities have indicated that the number of tourists in northern Thailand has fallen in recent weeks, due to the alarming air pollution that continues to plague the region.The smog, long re…
W Dubai – The Palm launches Hit Escape package
W Hotels Worldwide has marked the grand opening of W Dubai – The Palm with the launch of a new Hit Escape package.Guests who book a Wonderful room for two nights or more will be upgraded to a Sp…
CAA urges Hajj travellers to secure ATOL protection
Travellers looking to book their Hajj pilgrimage this year are being warned against deals that seem too good to be true.The UK Civil Aviation Authority’s campaign is working to protect traveller…
Japanese Temples To Close Down For Groups Of Foreign Tourists
The impoliteness of foreign tourists forces Japanese temples to ban the entry of tours with large groups.Several temples in Japan ran out of patience with cruise tourists. The lack of courtesy of thes…
St. Regis Dubai, the Palm to launch this year
The Middle Eastern hospitality sector is keenly awaiting the debut of the St. Regis Dubai, the Palm, which is slated to open later this year.Owned by Dubai master developer Nakheel, the hotel will be …