World Hotel Travel News

At present the impact from the global warming is of extensive interest, therefore there is a tendency that people are paying more attention to the natural resources and environment which brings about the trend of the eco tourism and additional natural adventure activities.

Thus Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has organized Thailand Eco & Adventure travel Mart 2010 between 25th - 27thJune, 2010 at Nakhonnayok province which is the hub for those who admire the fascinating nature and thrilling adventure. More Details...

Qatar Airways today announced its expansion programme was continuing with vigour with plans to launch six new routes in Europe and Asia from October 2010.

The Doha-based airline will phase in the route expansion over a four-month period with daily flights to Phuket - after Bangkok, its second destination in Thailand - kicking off the growth drive on October 11. The new flights will operate via Kuala Lumpur. More Details...

Thailand's world-class luxury lifestyle community Royal Phuket Marina (RPM) was the recipient of another prestigious regional award for its unique waterfront properties, and in particular, the new 'Aquaminium' apartments.

RPM was voted 'Best Developer - Waterfront Development' at the 2010 Cityscape Awards for Real Estate in Asia. More Details...

Centara Hotels & Resorts is to open the Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket in October 2010, a newly-built resort property at Karon Beach on the island of Phuket. The hotel is one of the few at Karon to be set directly at the edge of the sand, most of the existing properties being on the other side of the beach road. More Details...

The World's Largest Hotel Chain has added four new hotels to its growing presence in Japan, the 242-room Best Western Hotel Fino Sapporo (Sapporo), 145- room Best Western Hotel Fino Oita (Oita), 72- room Best Western Naha Inn (Okinawa) and 168-room Best Western Fukuoka Nakasu Inn (Fukuoka).

The four new hotels join Best Western's existing portfolio of 7 hotels in Japan, located in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagasaki, Hirosaki, Sendai, Takayama and Wakayama, further establishing the brand's position as one of the country's fastest expanding hotel chains. Another two properties are also set to soon join Best Western in Osaka and Sapporo in July and November 2010. More Details...

Harbour Plaza 8 Degrees has stunned the hotel industry again with its second award "Best Mid-range Hotel in Hong Kong" in the Individual Hotel Awards category awarded by TTG China Travel Awards 2010 while the hotel is still celebrating its opening less than 6 months. More Details...

M&C today announced 3 agreements to manage hotels totaling just over 800 guest rooms in key markets including Riyadh, Doha and its first property in Amman. More Details...

At the Feng Shui approved time of 3:18 pm, Las Vegas Sands Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sheldon G. Adelson and other company officials snipped the celebratory ribbon and with it, Marina Bay Sands, the most ambitious and architecturally-stunning leisure and convention facility ever built opened its doors and welcomed its first guests. More Details...

Singapore Airlines will be mounting additional flights over the coming days to help clear the backlog of customers affected by the recent closure of European airspace between 23-28 April 2010 More Details...

StayWell Hospitality Group, the owner and operator of the Park Regis and Leisure Inn brands today announced a new management agreement to operate a luxury 4 star hotel in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. Scheduled to open mid-2010, the 392-room Park Regis Kris Kin, Dubai will be StayWell Hospitality Group's 23rd property and its first to open in the Middle East.

The hotel is located in Dubai's historic district, opposite Burjaman Shopping Centre, 5 kilometres from the centre of Dubai and 6 kilometres from Dubai International Airport. The brand new hotel will cater to the 4 star luxury market, whilst offering guest rooms that will far exceed 4 star expectations. More Details...