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Elite Havens unveils exclusive ‘Easter Offers’ on luxury villas in Thailand and Bali

Elite Havens Asia's luxury villa rental and management company, announces a range of exceptional offers this Easter for travellers seeking an exclusive and private retreat for their family.

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Holiday Inn Resort Bali Canggu celebrates ‘Day of Silence’ with Serenity Package

Holiday Inn Resort Bali Canggu unveils its thoughtfully crafted "Embrace Serenity" package, inviting you to experience the tranquil magic of Bali's Day of Silence, Nyepi.

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ibis Styles Manila Araneta City officially opens its doors to guests

ibis Styles Manila Araneta City officially opened its doors, marking a new era of vibrant hospitality in the heart of Quezon City.

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Ocean Marina Jomtien attains 5 Gold Anchor Platinum status

Ocean Marina Jomtien on the Gulf of Thailand’s east coast recently garnered 5 Gold Anchor Platinum accreditation from the Marina Industries Association.

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Japanese government mulls delaying construction on Hokkaido Shinkansen Line extension

The Japanese government announced on 8th March that it needs to delay its plan to extend the Hokkaido Shinkansen Line, Japan's northernmost bullet train route.

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C9 report shows surge in residential-driven hospitality investments in Phuket

C9 Hotelworks’ latest report shows that Thailand’s tourism boom has led to greater investments into the hospitality real estate sector, particularly for residential developments.

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Jean Paul Lourdes is the new culinary director at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore

The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore has formally appointed New Zealander chef Jean Paul Lourdes as its new culinary director.

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Plaza Premium Group offers authentic Taiwanese culture at its fifth lounge in Taiwan

Airport hospitality service provider Plaza Premium Group (PPG) formally unveiled its fifth Plaza Premium Lounge in Taiwan at Taipei Songshan Airport.

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Air Astana Group strengthens regulations on transport of lithium batteries

As of Thursday, 13th March, the Air Astana Group has amped up its regulations regarding the safe transport of lithium batteries and battery-powered devices in flight.

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Indonesian Ministry of Tourism promotes cleanliness at tourist destinations

Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism is encouraging both locals and tourists to help boost cleanliness at tourist destinations throughout the country.

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Raffles Sentosa Singapore officially opens

Raffles Hotels & Resorts officially opens the much-anticipated Raffles Sentosa Singapore, the country’s first all-villa resort.

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AirAsia X launches direct route to Karachi

AirAsia X announced a new route to Pakistan’s largest city Karachi from 30th May.

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Philippines launches travel permit system for minors travelling abroad

The Philippine Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has launched an automated travel permit system for minors travelling abroad (MTAs).