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Esther Lew

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HKTB anticipates the imminent return of short-haul markets, in particular the Greater Bay Area.

HKTB eyes reopening of short-haul travel marketsTourism board will beef up engagement efforts as Covid-19 restrictions eases, while theme parks and convention centres are...

VistaJet's deal features a gourmet meal curated by chef Wing-Keung Wong of Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong's Man Wah.

VistaJet has a Once in a Blue Moon offerPrivate jet operator partners Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong to launch a fly-and-stay offer that features a gourmet meal at...

Thailand is expected to open its doors to long-stay tourists from as early as October.

Thailand takes a shot at long-stay touristsPlan could kick off as soon as next month, but tour operators predict few takers among tourists due to the 14-day quarantine...

Yuthasak's message to the trade: “We are ready to be the wind beneath your wings."

Thailand's tourism chief urges patience to ride out Covid stormTAT governor Yuthasak Supasorn feels the pain of the industry but wants to focus on positive takeaways from crisis.

The 36-storey Aman Nai Lert Bangkok will be nestled within the Nai Lert Park.

Aman to rise in Bangkok's Nai Lert ParkThailand's second Aman property will house a 52-suite hotel and 50 residences.

Cargo planes will be a critical cog to safe vaccine delivery.

Safe transport of Covid-19 vaccines 'mission of the century'Some 8,000 jumbo jets are needed to deliver the vaccines to all corners of the world.

Goh: strong base of long-stay and corporate guests remain cornerstone for Ascott.

Going for the long and short of staysAscott CEO Kevin Goh on why short stays are now part of the long-term strategy

Without international tourism, it is unlikely that Phuket’s hotels can realistically break even or even be cash-flow positive.

Phuket tourism teeters closer to breaking pointRecent long weekend saw low demand for Phuket, and industry leaders fear more than 50,000 jobs will be lost if the situation...

Martens: tapping the resort's resources and staff's skills in other areas

Leaning in to the new normalHow acting quickly and inventively to the domestic market is key for a Hua Hin resort since its July reopening.

CWT's three new business units will be led by Patrick Andersen, Michelle McKinney Frymire and Niklas Andréen.

CWT restructures amid Covid-19 headwindsNew operating model sees the establishment of three global business units, backed by financial boost from shareholders.

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