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After failing to turn the state’s exposure during the 2000 Sydney Olympics into a tourism bonanza, the New South Wales (NSW) state government is setting its priority to bid for the 2012 World Expo, according to latest news reports. (more…)

Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts has been named Best Mid-Scale Hotel Brand in Asia Pacific and Best Mid-Scale Hotel Brand in the World at the Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards for the sixth consecutive year. The accolades clearly show that Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts continue to deliver the levels of service, comfort and value that appeal to frequent travellers. (more…)

 

Accor’s Novotel brand adds one of Asia’s key business and tourism hubs to its fast expanding network with the opening of the new Novotel Hydro Majestic Kuala Lumpur on 18 September. Strategically located within the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle, the hotel is only a short stroll away from the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre and Petronas Twin Tower. (more…)

Jumeirah, the dynamic and fast growing Dubai-based luxury hospitality group and member of Dubai Holding, has again this year dominated the Business Traveller awards ceremonies in both Hong Kong and London. (more…)

 

In a pessimistic development, the slow down in tourist arrivals has indicated that Hong Kong is unlikely to meet its target of attracting 27 million visitors this year. (more…)

Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) members in Thailand are keen to reassure the global travel trade that the coup d’etat currently underway in the country has so far been non-violent, and that travel and tourism facilities and services are currently operating normally.  (more…)

The West Australian Culinary Team has taken out all the major trophies at the Melbourne Culinary Challenge, held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre late last week.
The Hot Kitchen Restaurant team, led by WA Chef of the Year, Shane Keighley, won the Restaurant of Champion’s trophy, scoring a gold medal against top teams from Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra. (more…)

A large delegation from Jumeirah, the dynamic and fast-growing Dubai based luxury hospitality group and member of Dubai Holding, will be travelling to Japan, China and Singapore next month for the first official sales road show and media functions for the Group in the Asia Pacific region. (more…)

Six years after the USA lifted its trade embargo of Communist Vietnam, western hotel chains are fueling a boom in high-end hotels. (more…)

Dubai: Dubai’s hospitality sector workforce could triple in four years as the emirate aims to have 80,000 hotel rooms by 2010 compared with the current 39,000. (more…)