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Trump-backed ultra-luxury Bali project forced to scale back

Less than a year after Donald Trump Jr. visited Jakarta to mark the Trump Organization’s foray into Southeast Asia’s biggest country, his ultra-luxury project in Bali is facing a new reality: Indonesians are holding back spending as the coronavirus ravages the nation’s $1 trillion economy.

The U.S. developer’s local partner and conglomerate, PT MNC Investama, is now considering remodeling the design of the Trump-branded six-star hotel and residential venture in a bid to make the property more affordable to buyers seeking to save, […]

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Vietnam’s Hoiana to welcome first guests

Suncity Group Holdings will be opening Hoiana, its integrated resort project in Vietnam, for preview this Sunday.

Located in Hoi An in central Vietnam, Hoiana is four years in the making. During the preview period – the timeline remains unspecified – guests can enjoy entertainment and gaming facilities by Hoiana Suncity; play at the resort’s 18-hole golf course, Hoiana Shores Golf Club, designed by architect Robert Trent Jones Jr.; or indulge in the Hoiana Hotel & Suites, the first of four […]

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Eastin Hotels’ two new hotels in July to add sheen to Vietnam’s hospitality landscape

Eastin Grand Hotel Nha Trang

Eastin Hotels & Residences is preparing to celebrate the grand opening of two luxurious hotels in Vietnam. Eastin Grand Hotel Nha Trang and Eastin Phat Linh Hotel Halong are five-star accommodations with excellent hospitality and are both ready to open their doors to welcome travellers in July 2020.

Opening on 1 July 2020, Eastin Phat Linh Hotel Halong provides 325 comfortable rooms including family-friendly accommodation in the heart of Ha Long city. The hotel is located close to […]

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Maldives to welcome travellers with minimal restrictions from July 15

Maldives will reopen her borders come July 15, welcoming travellers with neither compulsory quarantines nor swab tests upon arrival.

The announcement came on Tuesday from the country’s president Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who also said that prayers in congregation are expected to resume, students will return to classrooms, and restaurants and cafes will reopen for dine-in service.

The Maldives has lowered barriers to travellers’ entry and established a fast lane with China

According to guidelines issued by the Ministry of Tourism on Tuesday, visitors […]

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Ascott signs record 25 deals in first five months despite crisis

The Ascott announced that it has secured a record 25 deals with over 5,400 units across 19 cities worldwide, the largest number of new properties the serviced residence operator has clinched in the first five months of any year.

This marks a 139% year-on-year increase in the number of units secured when compared to the same period in 2019.

The 25 new properties, secured under management contracts, franchise contracts and a lease, will open in phases between 2020 and 2024.

Through the new […]

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The top 100 most exciting new luxury hotel openings 2020

Multi-hotel stays, luxury urban spas, hotels as good as art museums, high-profile reopenings, instant bucket-list items, extreme locations, but also plenty of classic resorts and reliable destinations: our rundown of the hottest luxury hotel openings this year is here! See what will make the biggest waves in luxury travel in 2020.

From Bhutan to Botswana and from Mexico to Montenegro, the hottest new luxury hotel openings 2020 span the globe—and the experiences we list are as different from one another as […]

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