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New infrastructure initiative to boost tourism in Philippine province of Bohol
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT), its agency the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), and the municipal government of Tubigon in Bohol province signed a memorandum of agreement on Friday, 22nd August.
Vietjet breaks ground for its aircraft maintenance centre in Long Thanh
Vietjet formally broke ground for its state-of-the-art Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Center at Long Thanh International Airport.
Hotel101 Global enters agreement to bring Hotel101 to Cambodia
Philippine hospitality management firm Hotel101 Global entered into definitive agreements in order to bring the Hotel101 brand to Cambodia earlier today, 20th August.
La Résidence Phou Vao enters temporary closure to undergo extensive transformation
Iconic Laotian heritage boutique hotel La Résidence Phou Vao in Luang Prabang will be closing its doors temporarily as it undergoes a comprehensive transformation.
Iloilo International Airport to undergo runway safety enhancement
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced on Tuesday, 12th August, that Iloilo International Airport will be undergoing safety enhancement work on its runway.
National Museum of the Philippines boosts funding for restoration of the Campanario de Dumaguete
The National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) allocated additional funds for the second phase of restoration and site development of the iconic centuries-old Campanario de Dumaguete in the southern province of the same name.
CapitaLand’s Ascott signs landmark agreement in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone
CapitaLand Investment’s hospitality arm The Ascott Limited (Ascott) was appointed by Coronade Properties Sdn Bhd (Coronade Properties) to manage the hotel component of the Coronation Square integrated development.
Crystal Symphony set to go into drydock
Luxury cruise line Crystal announced that its vessel Crystal Symphony will enter drydock for a scheduled three-week refurbishment of select areas in November 2025.
Philippines’ Marcos: Let development of Sangley Airport be unimpeded
Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jnr ordered relevant government agencies to fast-track the development of Cavite’s Sangley Airport.
Minor Hotels breaks ground for Singapore’s first-ever Avani property
Global hospitality firm Minor Hotels marked yet another milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony of its first Avani property in Singapore.
Explora Journeys marks milestones in Genoa as the EXPLORA III floats out
MSC Group’s luxury brand Explora Journeys continues to redefine the future of ocean travel, recently marking three milestones in its history.
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.
Aloft Surabaya Pakuwon City to open in August 2025
Indonesia’s Pakuwon Group and Marriott International announced that the new Aloft Surabaya Pakuwon City officially opens on 22nd August.
The Imperial Hotel, Kyoto reveals guestroom concepts rooted in tradition
Slated to open in Spring 2026, The Imperial Hotel, Kyoto presents the exquisite aesthetic of its guestrooms, showing a design concept that melds traditional sensibilities with contemporary comfort.
Highgate names Pete Sams as its new president
Hotel management, investment, and development firm Highgate announced that Pete Sams took the helm as its new president yesterday, 7th July.
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