Thailand: HOMA Implements Ground-Breaking Sustainability Practices as Affordable Housing Project Sets New Standards in Thailand

PHUKET, THAILAND – HOMA Phuket Town, a pioneering co-living apartment project, has unveiled a range of advanced environmental and social impact practices that will set new standards for sustainability in Thailand and enable its tenants to “Live A Better Life”. HOMA Phuket Town, an eco-friendly and affordable apartment complex, is a joint venture between Asia Capital Real Estate (ACRE) and NOON Capital, is located in … Continue reading Thailand: HOMA Implements Ground-Breaking Sustainability Practices as Affordable Housing Project Sets New Standards in Thailand

China: Dusit International signs to manage new deluxe hotel in Chuxiong, Yunnan Province, China

SHANGHAI, CHINA – Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, represented in China by Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts, has signed a hotel management agreement with Chuxiong Rongda Real Estate Development Company Limited to operate dusitD2 Chuxiong, Yunnan, an upscale hotel in the heart of Chuxiong City, southwest China.   The first internationally branded hotel in the Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture, the … Continue reading China: Dusit International signs to manage new deluxe hotel in Chuxiong, Yunnan Province, China

Dubai: Leading Tourism Changemakers Launch Global Hospitality Start-up Incubator KUBE Ventures

DUBAI – KUBE Ventures has a single purpose: to drive transformation by incubating and accelerating hospitality start-ups. Inspired and created by Michael Levie and David Keen, KUBE has attracted some of the world’s foremost entrepreneurs and disruptors in the hospitality space. Each one shares the values of the founders and a drive to create fundamental change. The KUBE vision, in short, is to incubate and accelerate … Continue reading Dubai: Leading Tourism Changemakers Launch Global Hospitality Start-up Incubator KUBE Ventures

Thailand: Centara EarthCare Sustainability Standard Receives Recognition from Global Sustainable Tourism Council

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, announces its recent achievement of the “GSTC-Recognised Standard” status from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, a milestone achievement in the group’s commitment to long-term sustainability. With the new GSTC Recognition, Centara becomes the first Asian hospitality group to formally incorporate the GSTC Criteria in its internal sustainability system called Centara EarthCare.  “We are delighted to have … Continue reading Thailand: Centara EarthCare Sustainability Standard Receives Recognition from Global Sustainable Tourism Council

Thailand: The Slate Appoints Phuket Hospitality Legend Claude Sauter as New General Manager

The Slate, the whimsical, art-inspired beachfront resort on Phuket’s secluded northwest coast, has announced the appointment of Claude Sauter as its new General Manager, bringing an unrivalled depth of local knowledge, industry acumen and leadership experience to this key role. A Swiss national, Claude is a life-long hospitality professional with proven track record. He has also enjoyed a richly rewarding 24-year relationship with Phuket – … Continue reading Thailand: The Slate Appoints Phuket Hospitality Legend Claude Sauter as New General Manager

Flights of Fancy: British Airways and partners achieve record carbon emissions reductions

The British Airways BA1476 from London Heathrow to Glasgow Airport became the airline’s first ever passenger flight to be powered directly by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with the remaining emissions produced by the flight offset. The airline teamed up with Heathrow, air traffic service provider NATS, fuel giant bp, Glasgow Airport and Airbus to operate the short carbon neutral flight, which departed Heathrow at 10.36 on Tuesday … Continue reading Flights of Fancy: British Airways and partners achieve record carbon emissions reductions

Thailand: Russian tour operators gear up for Phuket high season as travellers book Sandbox breaks to beat the winter blues

Phuket’s tourism industry can look forward to a stronger high season, as Russian travellers prepare to swap their cold winter weather for a sun-soaked Sandbox escape, a recent webinar has learned. In the “Phuket Sandbox: Russia’s Winter Wonderland” event, Russian outbound tour operators expressed their belief that many of their clients are longing to return to Phuket. They warned however, that some key factors were … Continue reading Thailand: Russian tour operators gear up for Phuket high season as travellers book Sandbox breaks to beat the winter blues

Flights of Fancy: British Airways puts sustainability first with BA Better World programme

British Airways has launched BA Better World, its new sustainability programme.  The airline said this marked a further commitment to put sustainability at the heart of its business, from reducing emissions and waste and positively contributing to the communities it serves, to creating a great place for people to work in order to build a resilient, responsible business. At an event at British Airways’ Heathrow engineering base this morning the airline unveiled … Continue reading Flights of Fancy: British Airways puts sustainability first with BA Better World programme

Thailand: Mango Tree opens new concepts across the region

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Leading Thai restaurant group, Mango Tree Worldwide, is poised to double its number of international openings in 2021 compared to the previous two years combined as the company forges a new positive future out of the difficulties caused by the pandemic. In 2019, the group opened 10 outlets across Asia over five formats, which fell to seven in 2020, but the group has … Continue reading Thailand: Mango Tree opens new concepts across the region

Thailand: Centara Rolls Out “Ultimate Twin Island Escape” Campaign Featuring 21 Nights in The Maldives & Phuket

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is inviting travellers on a getaway of a lifetime with a 21-night Ultimate Twin Island Escape to two world-famous paradise islands – the Maldives and Phuket. Guests have a choice of an all-inclusive experience with the “Luxury Twin Island Escape” package or a Bed & Breakfast meal plan with “Grand Twin Island Escape” for bookings and … Continue reading Thailand: Centara Rolls Out “Ultimate Twin Island Escape” Campaign Featuring 21 Nights in The Maldives & Phuket