BANGKOK is the most-visited city in the world, and business travel heavily contributes to its arrival numbers.Here are three properties to consider when in town for business.Swissotel Le Concorde, …
Swissotel Le Concorde, Bangkok: Meetings and events in the Thai capital
BANGKOK is a thriving hub for entertainment and business virtually everywhere you turn, but an upcoming commercial area to watch out for is Rachadapisek Road, the north of the metropolitan area tha…
Sheraton Grand Jakarta Gandaria City Hotel: For your event and wedding needs in Jakarta
WHEN in Jakarta, staying in a city center hotel seems the best way to truly immerse in the madness of the concrete jungle.If planning for a business event in Jakarta, the hotel’s location in …
American Airlines takes $200m stake in China Southern Airlines
American Airlines today has committed to make a US$200 million equity investment in China Southern Airlines.The US carrier said it hoped to create a strong foundation for a long-term relationship b…
Hong Kong upgrades MICE rewards program to woo delegates
HONG KONG offers many business privileges for planners and delegates visiting the city. Delegates will be treated to a range of benefits including complimentary dining and wine, party invites, and …
From egg tarts to fireworks, casino hub Macau goes all out to draw tourists
OVERSEAS visitors are an increasingly common sight in China’s gambling territory of Macau which is trying to diversify an economic model which has depended on mainland high rollers for more t…
North Korea debuts charter service to China
THE inaugural flight of a new charter service from North Korea‘s capital to the northeastern Chinese city of Dandong landed on Tuesday, the official Xinhua news agency said.The twice-weekly f…
Is Airbnb doing enough to penetrate the Chinese market?
WHEN Airbnb launched in China late last year, the house-sharing company outlined the importance of Chinese travelers to their global community in an all-out love fest.China accounts for 80,000 of A…
Life stops in Bali as Hindus celebrate Day of Silence
EARTH HOUR may have seen cities across Indonesia go dark for an hour on Saturday night, but all of Bali will go without noise, activity or electricity for 24 hours on Tuesday.Most of Indonesia&rsqu…
Laptop ban not meant to hurt Gulf airlines – Qatar Airways
QATAR AIRWAYS chief executive Akbar Al Baker said on Monday he did not believe the ban on carrying most electronics in the cabins of passenger flights to the United States from eight Muslim majorit…