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Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong to redefine the Hong Kong hospitality scene
The stage is set for the highly anticipated debut of Kimpton in Hong Kong through the brand’s largest global property.
ITE Hong Kong’s next run slated for June 2026
Organisers have announced that the next run of ITE Hong Kong will be held from 11th to 14th June 2026 at Hall 1 of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Algeria and China to boost cooperation in tourism and digital development
Algerian and Chinese firms recently signed a framework agreement that seeks to boost bilateral cooperation in digital development and the promotion of tourism and hospitality products and services.
Diriyah Company awards Arena Block construction contract to Chinese engineering firm
Diriyah Company formally awarded a contract worth $1.53 billion (SAR 5.75 billion) to a branch of the China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd for the construction works of the Arena Block, a district that includes the multi-purpose indoor Diriyah Arena, three mixed-use office buildings, and a parking facility.
Banyan Group maintains momentum as it enters the second half of 2025
Global hospitality company Banyan Group has entered the second half of 2025 with strategic momentum across its diversified portfolio of hotels, branded residences, and purpose-led experiences.
Frasers Hospitality officially opens its first-ever ground-up development in Japan
Frasers Hospitality marked yet another milestone with the official opening of YOTEL Tokyo Ginza, its first ground-up development and investment in Japan.
Crystal offers exceptional savings for indulgent voyages
Luxury cruise line Crystal’s latest limited-time offer enables travellers to sail the world in style to some of the world’s
Brand Finance: Value of Chinese hotel brands stands at US$2.6 billion
Global brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance reports that the combined brand value of Chinese hotel brands ranked this year stands at US$2.56 billion.
Armenian payment platform Idram teams up with Alipay+
Armenian digital payment platform Idram recently partnered with Ant International’s global wallet gateway Alipay+.
Malaysia welcomes maiden flight of Loong Air’s new Xi’an-Kuala Lumpur route
Malaysia welcomed the arrival of Loong Air’s new inaugural flight of Xi’an-Kuala Lumpur route at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 2 last 6th July.
AAPA: Asia-Pacific carriers earned over US$7 billion in 2024
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) released preliminary 2024 financial performance figures for its members today, 11th July.
Beats, Bund, and Beyond: Tomorrowland to Make China Debut, Turning Up Volume on Music Tourism in Asia
Tomorrowland is coming to China this November with its first-ever indoor showcase. The one-night rave lands in Shanghai’s Hero Dome
Hainan Airlines opens its 2025 Summer Employees’ Children Care Class
Hainan Airlines officially opened its Summer Employees’ Children Care Class for 2025 to keep their staff’s kids engaged throughout the vacation months.
Thai AirAsia marks 50 years of Sino-Thai diplomacy with special livery
Thai AirAsia marked the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Thailand with brand new aircraft livery. This initiative
Malaysia’s PayNet teams up with Alipay+ and Weixin Pay
Malaysian national payments network Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) recently entered a strategic partnership with top Asian payment platforms Alipay+ and Weixin Pay which is better known in the Southeast Asian country as WeChat Pay.
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