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China
Hot hotel openings: The Standard arrives in the Maldives and more
In this week’s edition of hot hotel openings, a new ‘standard’ arrives in the Maldives, a 17th-century church transforms into a lifestyle hotel, Taco Bell hotel opens and more.
Asia
Marriott takes on mission to have 1000 hotels in Asia by 2020
Marriott International unleashed its vision to open up 1000 hotels in APAC by the end of 2020 this morning. With an existing 710 properties in 23 countries, the plan is already well under way with the company expecting to open up to 100 new properties by the end of 2019, creating a potential 50,000 more jobs across the Asia Pacific region.
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- India extends free visas for Thais through 2027 as pilgrimage travel rebounds
- Major Asian hospitals expand tech investments as cross-border care demand surges
- Amadeus launches AI tool for Gulf travel sellers
- Finnair boosts Tokyo flights for summer 2027
- Accor launches AI concierge for global hospitality
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