The Spring Festival is approaching as the Chinese prepare to celebrate their New Year on February 5. Many travels and trips are conducted during the annual celebrations, which is why it is sometimes r…
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Thomas Cook signs for two new own-brand properties in China
Thomas Cook China, the joint venture between Thomas Cook Group and Fosun, has announces plans for further growth in its own-brand hotel portfolio in the country with an additional two projects.The two…
Ducry to lead Kempinski Summerland Hotel, Beirut
The owners of Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort have welcomed Fabrice Ducry, a Swiss national, as the hotel’s new general manager.Ducry comes with over 20 years of experience, having worke…
Swiss-Belinn Cibitung opens in Bekasi, Indonesia
Swiss-Belhotel International has celebrated the expansion of its Indonesian portfolio with the launch of a new midscale Swiss-Belinn hotel in Bekasi in West Java, just a short drive from Jakarta.Swiss…
Ascott crosses 100,000 key threshold following record year
The Ascott has secured contracts for another 26 properties with over 4,600 units across 18 cities and 11 countries.The new additions boost its portfolio to over 100,000 units.This marks a second conse…
dusitD2 Nairobi attacked by al-Shabab militants
At least 14 people have been killed following an attack on the dusitD2 hotel complex in Kenyan capital Nairobi.Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta said the attackers, believed to be from Somalia-based mil…
On the Beach partners with Emirates for UAE holidays
On the Beach has become the UK’s first online travel agent to launch a direct integration with Emirates.The integration will see On the Beach offer direct flights to Dubai from eight UK airports…
Dusit signs for first Asai property in Myanmar
Dusit International has signed an agreement with Rich Mandalay Group to operate Asai Yankin, one of the first properties to be signed under its new affordable lifestyle brand.Located in Yankin Townshi…
Israel Arrivals: 61% Of Tourists Are Christians
In only a year, the number of arrivals in the Jewish state grew by one million, exceeding four million visitors: “A historic record”, according to Minister of Tourism, Yariv Levin.In 1978,…
In 2018, Chinese Tourists Traveled In Greater Numbers
Despite the economic slowdown that is the subject of much discussion in China, domestic tourists did not reduce their foreign travel in 2018, quite the contrary. Thus, according to data from the Chine…