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October 31, 2018

Millennium Hotels And Resorts Deploys Robotic Solutions To Its Singapore Properties

Following the highly successful launch of 'AUSCA', the world's first Autonomous Service Chef Associate, at M Social Singapore in 2017, Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR), the hotel arm of property giant City Developments Limited (CDL), is pleased to deploy AUSCA to the group's five other Singapore properties—Orchard Hotel Singapore, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore, M Hotel Singapore, Studio M Hotel Singapore and Copthorne King's Hotel Singapore—by end November 2018.

October 3, 2018

Pan Pacific Connections Corporate Bookers Programme- Cocktail Launching

On Wednesday 26th September 2018, PARKROYAL Hotels and Resorts Malaysia hosted our official cocktail launching event to celebrate Pan Pacific Connection, corporate bookers programme with our loyal members at PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur. Accompanied by live music, the event had a Shanghai Night theme and was hosted by the poolside, decorated and adorned simultaneously with red lanterns, candles, carved fruits and flowers all against a backdrop of the beautifully lit Kuala Lumpur Tower against the city skyline.

August 22, 2018

Raffles Singapore unveils new culinary concepts and collaborations with celebrity chefs

Raffles Singapore unveiled today its new line-up of dining experiences, which combine the hotel's much-loved culinary traditions with contemporary dining concepts by renowned celebrity chefs. Each dining concept promises to tantalise the senses and has been carefully selected to enhance the famed 'Raffles Experience' for the local community and the discerning travellers.

Singapore, Singapore

June 4, 2018

UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism – Seizing the Power of Technology

Around 600 participants from 52 countries gathered at the 4th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism (Bangkok, Thailand, 30 May to 1 June 2018). Organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Government of Thailand, in collaboration with the Basque Culinary Center, participants addressed topics ranging from the role of technology in achieving sustainable development, to linking the whole tourism value chain to gastronomy.

Bangkok, Thailand

Opinion Article

May 25, 2018

Crossing the Pacific

A futuristic landscape deeply rooted in tradition, the great nation of Japan will always be a fascination for travelers. Visiting for the first time just recently, every aspect of the society offers key points of contrast to its Western counterparts, as well as numerous lessons to improve your sense of hospitality.

By Larry Mogelonsky, Partner, Hotel Mogel Consulting Limited

April 24, 2018

Food&HotelAsia to double down with bold expansion in 2020

The most comprehensive international food and hospitality biennial trade event in the region, Food&HotelAsia (FHA) will return in 2020 as two dedicated shows - FHA-HoReCa in early March andFHA-Food & Beverage starting late March.

Singapore, Singapore

November 23, 2017

Launch Of Oxford Cultural Collective Award (Thailand)

Nominations are now invited for the Oxford Cultural Collective Award, which will recognise the rising stars of the hospitality, food and beverage sectors across Thailand.

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November 21, 2017

Millennium Hotels and Resorts Pioneers the World’s First Robot That Cooks Eggs

The M Social brand was created by our Chairman Mr Kwek LengBengwith the aim of inspiring the hospitality industry with his visionary thought for a space designed for the millennials & the millennial mindset.After the success of implementing AURA who is South East Asia's first Front-of-House Autonomous Service Delivery Robotin the hospitality industry last December 2016, Millennium Hotels and Resorts introduce the world's first Front-of-House Autonomous Service Chef Robot prototype, 'AUSCA'tothe hospitality industry, who prepares eggs for guests at M Social Singapore.

November 8, 2017

The Valero Grand Suites by Swiss-Belhotel opens with Xn protel’s xnPOS and protel PMS solutions

Global hospitality management software company Xn protel Systems today announced the opening of the Valero Grand Suites by Swiss-Belhotel, using its xnPOS F&B Point of Sale system and protel property management software solution. This is the latest addition to the Swiss-Belhotel portfolio that uses Xn protel solutions.

June 9, 2017

UNWTO and the JTTA partner to foster gastronomy tourism in Japan

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Japan Travel and Tourism Association (JTTA) and Gurunavi Inc. have undersigned an agreement to develop a "UNWTO Affiliate Members Report on Gastronomy Tourism: Japan." The report will contribute to capitalize the potential of this segment in the Nippon country and add to the existing UNWTO research on gastronomy tourism.

May 16, 2017

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Partners Dineout in India to Provide Dynamic Restaurant Reservations

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world's largest and most dynamic hotel groups today announced its partnership with Dineout, India's largest table reservation and restaurant promotion service. The partnership will add breadth to the 'local connection' and brand positioning to resonate with tech-savvy diners. The Group builds on the success of a pilot exercise undertaken in 2016 where select hotels in India had their restaurants and bars promoted on the platform.

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January 18, 2017

2nd Takezono Teppanyaki Schedules to Open in New Sokha

SOKHA, the most dynamic and only Cambodian hotel group, proudly announced today the opening of the second Takezono Teppanyaki Restaurant within the complex of Sokha Siem Reap Resort & Convention Center.

Sokha Siem Reap Resort & Convention Center

Siem Reap, Cambodia

October 25, 2016

Sokha Hotels Launches Culinary Training Program

SOKHA, the most dynamic and only Cambodian hotel group, proudly announce today the launch of their "Sokha Culinary Graduates Program" start from its two portfolio hotels in Siem Reap before continue to the next property within their group across Cambodia.

Sokha Siem Reap Resort & Convention Center

Siem Reap, Cambodia

April 15, 2016

Master’s Degree in International Wine Management Grooms Future Leaders of Global Wine Industry

Professor Jeannie Cho Lee, Professor of Practice (Wine) of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Master of Wine (MW), hosted a wine masterclass today to introduce to participants the wines of the world. The masterclass was designed for those who would be interested to find out what the SHTM's Master of Science (MSc) in International Wine Management programme has to offer in terms of advanced knowledge and career prospects.

Hong Kong PolyU

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

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April 1, 2016

New halal hotel charts course for expansion. | 4hoteliers.com

TS Family Group revealed that it sees potential in the halal hotel market and is investing THB1 billion to promote its Al Meroz Hotel, the country’s first four-star halal property. The newly opened property is located in Bangkok’s Ramkhamhaeng area and could be the first of many halal- friendly accommodations in the country. The company is hoping that wealthy Muslim tourists are encouraged to choose the new property instead of other hotels that are not completely halal. Al Meroz Hotel has 242 rooms and was opened in November of 2015. At the moment, average occupancy rates are 65 percent with a mixture of guests coming from Europe and Asia

Bangkok, Thailand

September 15, 2015

PolyU School of Hotel and Tourism Management Welcomed Inaugural Class of Master of Science in International Wine Management

Thirty-one passionate and enthusiastic students were recently warmly welcomed to the inaugural Master of Science (MSc) in International Wine Management programme offered by the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU).

Hong Kong PolyU

Kowloon, Hong Kong (SAR)

July 14, 2015

Evason Hua Hin Opens Asia’s First Plant-based Culinary Academy

Evason Hua Hin in Pranburi, Thailand is delighted to announce the opening of a culinary academy in partnership with Matthew Kenney Cuisine. This well-known American integrated lifestyle brand founded to meet the increasing interest in living foods and the art of raw food preparation is the ideal partner for Evason. Offering Asia's first classically structured plant-based culinary academy, the new academic facility is surrounded by 20-acres of rich, manicured tropical gardens, lotus ponds and access to the best plant-based produce Thailand grows.

Hua Hin, Thailand

June 23, 2015

Marriott ‘BANG!’ Contest Offers Shanghai F&B Entrepreneurs ‘Opportunity of a Lifetime’

Marriott International is offering ambitious Shanghai entrepreneurs a chance-of-a-lifetime to make their dream F&B concept come true. The opportunity comes by entering the hospitality group's ground-breaking global 'BANG!' competition. With the promise 'You have the idea, we have the space', Marriott International is inviting ideas for F&B concepts that will reinvent a lounge at Renaissance Shanghai Caohejing Hotel and JAVA+ venues at Marriott Hotel City Centre and Marriott Hotel Luwan.

Shanghai, China

March 30, 2015

Cachet Hotel Group And Drai's Announce Formation Of Joint Venture Nightlife Company

Cachet Hotel Group (CHG) and Drai's Enterprises (Drai's) today announced the formation of a joint venture nightlife management company, to be named Drai's Asia. The new venture will focus on the development and management of Drai's nightclubs, supper clubs, bars, ultra lounges and beach clubs throughout Asia Pacific in destination cities and resorts.

Cachet Hotel Group (CHG)

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

March 4, 2015

Chef Kawasaki Bridges East with West as the New Chef De Cuisine at Lebua’s Mezzaluna

Mezzaluna, the 65th-floor fine dining restaurant set within the acclaimed The Dome, Tower Club at lebua, has announced the appointment of Ryuki Kawasaki as Chef de Cuisine. Chef Ryuki joins Mezzaluna with nearly 20 years of experience including at Michelin-starred restaurants throughout Europe, Japan and the United States. A culinary enthusiast from a young age, Ryuki was named the "Best Student Chef of the Year" at the esteemed Chateau de l'eclair in Beaujolais, France in 1997.

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