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August 13, 2018

The World's Oldest Hotel Has Been in the Same Family for 52 Generations

The hotel industry goes back way further than you might think. Sure, there are classic properties in historic cities such as Paris and Rome, but there's an inn in Japan that has those places beat by centuries.

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Japan

August 3, 2018

Oaks Resort & Spa Hervey Bay on Queensland’s Fraser Coast welcomes first guests under new management

Leading accommodation provider Oaks Hotels & Resorts, a division of Minor Hotels, has officially completed the acquisition of its newest property, Oaks Resort & Spa Hervey Bay on Queensland's magnificent Fraser Coast.In a deal brokered by leading accommodation specialist Resort Brokers, Oaks Hotels & Resorts now holds the hotel management rights of the iconic property (formerly Oceans Resort & Spa Hervey Bay), which has enjoyed a rich history as one of the region's premier and most sought after resorts in this destination. Local industry heavyweights have been quick to pledge their support and embrace the acquisition, commenting that the backing of an established international hotel operator will be a 'major shot in the arm' for the Resort and greater Fraser Coast district in terms of tourism growth.

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Hervey Bay, Australia

June 25, 2018

Legendary Hotelier Thanpuying Chanut Piyaoui Honoured with SHTM Lifetime Achievement Award

Thanpuying Chanut Piyaoui, Founder and Honorary Chairman of Dusit International, was bestowed the SHTM Lifetime Achievement Award this year. The award was presented to Thanpuying Chanut, now 97 years old, in Bangkok in February 2018. At a ceremony held in her honour at Hotel ICON on 22 June, Thanpuying Chanut was represented by her son Mr Chanin Donavanik, Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Executive Committee, Dusit International.

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June 13, 2018

Where's Kim Jong Un staying during the summit? A peek inside the St. Regis Singapore | cnn.com

Though this week's historic summit between President Donald Trump and North Korea leader Kim Jong Un will take place at the luxurious Capella Singapore on Sentosa Island, it looks like Kim prefers to stay somewhere a little closer to the action downtown.On Sunday, he checked in to one of the city-state's most luxurious hotels -- the St. Regis Singapore on the doorstep of Orchard Road. This is the main high-end retail district of Singapore, home to more than 25 shopping malls and department stores.

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Singapore, Singapore

May 25, 2018

Winners Announced For The Hotelier Awards Asia 2018

The fifth annual Hotelier Awards held a spectacular event on 23rd May 2018, at the Sofitel Singapore City Centre to recognise outstanding individuals' professional excellence across the hospitality sector in Asia.

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Singapore, Singapore

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March 12, 2018

The Grand Lion Group Inks Second Contract With Marriott International In Sihanoukville, Cambodia

Cambodian real estate company, the Grand Lion Group has recently inked a deal with Marriott International, Inc., to manage and operate a new hotel in the stunning coastal city of Sihanoukville, located in Cambodia's southwest region, a short 35-minute flight from the capital of Phnom Penh.

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Sihanoukville, Cambodia

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December 7, 2017

25 of India's most luxurious hotels | cnn.com

Old Delhi, Mumbai, Rajasthan, the Himalayas -- India is full of contrasts and layers, diverse landscapes and notoriously hard-to-reach villages. "The palace hotel experience in Rajasthan, in particular, is something you don't see anywhere else in the world," Jay Tindall, co-founder of ultra-luxury bespoke travel service Remote Lands, tells CNN Travel. "It's really uniquely India and it tends to be the starting point for luxury travelers. That's a challenge for us as well, because we encourage visitors to get off the beaten track and explore more of the country." Once you decide which destinations to visit, the next decision is where to stay. From palace hotels to luxury tented camps, these are India's crème de la crème:

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India

December 5, 2017

World Travel Awards lands in Vietnam ahead of Grand Final 2017

The travel industry's leading awards programme is preparing to welcome the elite of global hospitality to Vietnam for its Grand Final 2017.The red carpet event will take place the evening of Sunday 10th Decemberalongside the World Spa Awards, at the glamorous JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay – with hundreds of industry leaders from across the region and around the world in attendance.World Travel Awards Founder and President, Graham E. Cooke, said: "This is the final stage of our Grand Tour 2017. We have toured the world during our seven regional Gala Ceremonies, and now we welcome the pinnacle of international hospitality to Vietnam to compete for the global titles."With just a few short days to go until the event, we are putting the finishing touches in place and I look forward to greeting our guests on Sunday at the fabulous JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay for what, I know, will be a night to remember."Enviably situated on the pristine island of Phu Quoc, JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay is a hidden gem off Vietnam's south coast. Famed architect Bill Bensley has designed the resort to pay homage to the fictional historic Lamarck University, with a whimsical ambiance that is utterly unique."We are extremely proud and honoured to host both the 24th annual World Travel Awards Grand Final and the 3rd annual World Spa Awards at the incredible JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay," said Ty Collins, General Manager at JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay."A lush resort that is a destination unto itself, JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay embodies the academic narrative across its enriching experiences of true luxury. As a host of the two prestigious events, we look forward to celebrating the pinnacle of the both the global tourism and spa industry during a spectacular Gala Ceremony event at our hotel resort."World Travel Awards was established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry.Today, the World Travel Awards brand is recognised globally as the ultimate hallmark of quality, with winners setting the benchmark to which all others aspire.Each year World Travel Awards covers the globe with a series of regional gala ceremonies staged to recognise and celebrate individual and collective successes within each key geographical region.World Travel Awards Gala Ceremonies are widely regarded as the best networking opportunities in the travel industry, attended by government and industry leaders, luminaries, and international print and broadcast media.For more information about World Travel Awards, please visit the official website www.worldtravelawards.com

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Vietnam

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November 13, 2017

Sokha Hotels Host National Official Accommodation for Miss Global 2017

Siem Reap Province, 09 November 2017 – Sokha Hotels & Resorts, Cambodia's leading Hospitality Company, today announced the official hotels for Miss Global 2017 during her weeks long visit across its portfolio nationwide including Sokha Phnom Penh, Sokha Siem Reap, Sokha Beach and at Thansur Bokor Highland Resort.

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November 8, 2017

Hanoi's best boutique hotels | cnn.com

Hanoi might be famous for its impenetrable walls of Vespas, but the city isn't quite as chaotic as it's chalked up to be. Wandering about the capital of Vietnam, travelers expecting a wild urban adventure might be pleasantly surprised to also find quiet, leafy streets and hidden coffee shops. One of the most charming aspects of the city is the plethora of restored neoclassical and Gothic architecture -- a holdover from the city's stint as a French colony from 1883 to 1954. It's easy to romanticize the era, given the beautiful remains, but it's worth remembering that this was a difficult time for Hanoi, afflicted with opium addictions and oppression. Despite the turbulent history, the resulting architecture is worth admiring. One way to experience it is with a stay at one of the city's many boutique hotels. Located in Hanoi's Old Quarter -- a network of 36 streets, organized by trade -- these quaint addresses combine modern amenities with historic atmosphere for an authentic homebase while exploring the city. Here are eight of the best:

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Hanoi, China

November 3, 2017

Best Western® Crowns Winners of Inaugural Business Plan Contest for Thai Students

Best Western® Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce that Venti, the team from Bangkok's Thammasat University, has won the inaugural Best Western Rewards® Social Media Business Contest 2017.

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Thailand

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October 17, 2017

ISHC Chuck Pinkowski Service Award presented to Chad Sorensen

Each year the International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) honors a member for his or her outstanding contribution of volunteer time to the Society with the Chuck Pinkowski Member Service Award. At this year's Annual ISHC Conference in Bangkok, the award was presented to Chad Sorensen, Principal, CHMWarnick, an ISHC Chair Emeritus and the current Co-Chair of the Membership and CapEx Committees. Sorensen served on the ISHC Board of Directors (2013 – 2016) and has led numerous ISHC initiatives since becoming a member in 2008.

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Bangkok, Thailand

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September 25, 2017

The Honourable Sir Michael Kadoorie Bestowed SHTM Lifetime Achievement Award

The Honourable Sir Michael Kadoorie, GBS, L.L.D.(Hon), DSc(Hon), Commandeur de la Légion D'Honneur, Commandeur de L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, Commandeur de L'Ordre de la Couronne, Commandeur de L'Ordre de Léopold II, was this year's recipient of the SHTM Lifetime Achievement Award presented to him at a ceremony held in his honour at Hotel ICON on 22 September 2017.

September 15, 2017

Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts Brings Collaboration With Renowned Chinese Art Collective X+Q Art To Paris

Ahead of Maison & Objet Paris, Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, Inc., today announced the brand's collaboration with Chinese art collective X+Q Art will extend to Paris. Founded by renowned artists Qu Guangci and Xiang Jing, X+Q Art will unveil its limited edition artwork – inspired by the brand's Parisian heritage – at the brand's flagship hotel: Le Méridien Etoile.

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China

September 11, 2017

Marriott International Wins Coveted Honours at Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards

Marriott International proudly took home six prestigious awards from The Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards announced at a presentation luncheon at the Conrad Hong Kong Hotel. The Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards celebrate the best in the travel and hospitality industry as recognized by the region's business travellers.

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September 5, 2017

PolyU School of Hotel and Tourism Management Scholar Conferred Endowed Professorship

Endowed by the Victoria Park Hotels Limited, Professor Haiyan Song, Associate Dean of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, was conferred the title Mr and Mrs Chan Chak Fu Professor in International Tourism at the Third Inauguration of Endowed Professorships held at the University on 5 September 2017.

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

August 30, 2017

Frasers Hospitality Unveils Refreshed Modena by Fraser Brand

Frasers Hospitality, a division of Frasers Centrepoint Limited, is enhancing and refreshing its Modena by Fraser serviced residence brand as part of its commitment to meeting the evolving needs of travellers through continuous innovation.

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Bangkok, Thailand

August 11, 2017

Mantra Group Announce 2017 Awards For Excellence

Leading Australian-based hotel and resort operator, Mantra Group, honoured its highest performers from its 128 properties across Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and Hawaii at its annual Mantra Group Awards for Excellence ceremony held at Mantra on Salt Beach, Kingscliff last night (10 August).

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Australia

August 11, 2017

PolyU Scholar Honoured with McCool Breakthrough Award for Advancing Hospitality and Tourism Education

Professor Kaye Chon, Dean, Chair Professor of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Walter Kwok Foundation Professor in International Hospitality Management, was bestowed the 2017 McCool Breakthrough Award by the International Council of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (I-CHRIE), the world's largest organisation of hospitality and tourism educators, for founding the Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism.