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Tauzia to open first SE Asian hotel in Malacca, under the Preference Hotel brand come October

Indonesian homegrown hotel management company Tauzia Hotel Management has unveiled details its South-east Asia expansion, in addition to enhancements to its flagship Harris brand to strenghten its foothold in the growing four-star segment in Indonesia.

Marking the company’s first foray beyond Indonesia is the 30-room Liu Men Malacca, which is expected to open under the Preference Hotel brand come October.

Tauzia Hotels’ Stefano de Champeaux (middle) and Harris Hotels’ Stefano de Champeaux (far right) at the 17th anniversary celebration

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Mövenpick opens oceanfront property in Hua Hin

The Asara Villa & Suite Hua Hin has undergone a complete rebranding and refurbishment by Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, and has emerged the Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin.

The upscale resort overlooks the Gulf of Thailand, and features a collection of 96 private suites and pool villas. The 120m2 suites offer large balconies or terraces featuring day beds, as well as bathrooms with indoor and outdoor rainshowers and bathtubs. Meanwhile, the one- and two-bedroom villas span 150m2 and 200m2 respectively, and include […]

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Post earthquake tourism recovery Lombok

The August 5, 2018 earthquake and subsequent aftershocks which struck the Eastern Indonesian island of Lombok have have killed at least 430 people and have caused significant damage to buildings and transport infrastructure. Some of the aftershocks have registered close to 6 on the Richter scale occured in recent days have added to already high levels of destruction from the original 6.9 quake.

Some media reports claimed that some tourism and hospitality businesses, concerned about the loss of tourism to the […]

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IHG signs four-hotel portfolio in India

IHG signed a management agreement with Lotus Trans Travel to open four hotels in India under the Holiday Inn brand.

The Holiday Inn Bodhgaya in Bihar, the Holiday Inn Kushinagar, the Holiday Inn Gorakhpur and the Holiday Inn Shravasti in Uttar Pradesh are scheduled to open between 2020 and 2023, and add more than 450 guestrooms to IHG’s inventory.

The hotels in Bodhgaya, Kushinagar and Shravasti will be renovated as a part of the agreement. Meanwhile, the partners will develop the Holiday […]

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Archipelago ventures into hostel budget accommodation with Nomad Hostel

Archipelago International has unveiled its first wholly budget brand, Nomad Hostel, which made its debut in Jakarta last week.

The Indonesia-based hospitality management company’s latest brand provides dormitory-style shared rooms and bathrooms as well as communal facilities such as a lounge, restaurant, laundry facilities and high-speed Wi-Fi.

Some Nomad Hostel properties will provide additional facilities, such as multifunctional spaces with connecting games rooms, vending machines, coin-operated laundry facilities and a public coffee shop.

Launched on August 8, Nomad Hostel – Kemang will offer […]

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Ancyra Hotel by Continent – Poso is now open in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

Hotel is located in just 20 minutes drive from Kasiguncu Airport within close proximity to all business and government offices and next to; “the only” International style shopping mall of Poso, Central Sulawesi.

Featuring 71 rooms and suites, Ancyra Hotel by Continent-Poso will also be home to shopping lovers and has business centre, including a one ballroom with 300 pax capacity and three meeting rooms.

Hotel is opened officially in 25 June 2018 by the Vise President of Republic of Indonesia, Mr. […]

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