News: Tourism
JW Marriott opens resort and spa on South Korean island of Jeju
JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 hotel brands, has announced the opening of JW Marriott Jeju Resort and Spa in Korea. Located at Seogwipo on the South Korean…
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Thailand’s Minor Hotels announces Chief People Officer appointment
Bangkok-based Minor Hotels has announced the appointment Craig Cochrane as its new Chief People Officer. Cochrane, who joined the group in January 2023 from his former role as Senior Vice…
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KEENON Robotics spotlights its contribution to the hospitality industry
KEENON Robotics is spotlighting its latest contribution to the hospitality industry with its robots assisting in the digital upgrade of guest services; pairing with vending machines to…
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Thailand’s S Hotels and Resorts reveals focus on Profit, Portfolio and Planet
S Hotels and Resorts PCL has stated it aim to exceed THB 10 billion (US$293 million) in revenue for the first time in 2023 - an increase of around 20% compared to last year’s income…
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Saudi Arabia’s NEOM giga-project announces airline launch
NEOM, the Saudi Arabian Government backed giga-project, has announced that it will launch its own airline in 2024. NEOM Airlines is being created to service the linear megacity, beginning…
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Improving Phuket tourism numbers set the stage for recovery by year-end
The post-pandemic tourism recovery on the Thai island of Phuket is prompting expectations that the industry will return to 2019 numbers by the end of this year. Headlined by a surge in…
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Marriott International marks 1000 hotels in Asia Pacific
The opening of the Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne sees Marriott International mark 1,000 hotels in Asia Pacific, and signals its continued confidence in the long-term growth potential of the…
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Global water footprint unveiled for tourism industry
New data detailing the total water usage of the global tourism sector has been unveiled by the World Travel and Tourism Council and the Saudi-based Sustainable Tourism Global Centre. In…
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