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Hong Kong and Thailand confirm relaxation of Covid travel curbs
Hong Kong and Thailand have become the latest countries to relax Covid travel restrictions. A mandatory hotel quarantine for arrivals in Hong Kong has been scrapped while Thailand is ending a nationwide Covid-19 emergency decree.

StayWell to deliver 250 hotels in key Mideast, Asia and EU markets
StayWell Holdings, a leading hotel management group in Asia Pacific region, has embarked upon an aggressive expansion project as part of their global market consolidation strategy across key growth regions.

Charlie Puth reimagines the sights and sounds of Singapore
Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is partnering with Warner Music Singapore and GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter and producer Charlie Puth in a creative collaboration to showcase Singapore’s destination offerings, as part of STB’s SingapoReimagine campaign. The international recovery campaign welcomes travellers to realise their passion for travel through fresh and innovative experiences in Singapore.

Shangri-La Group Announces CEO Lim Beng Chee’s Retirement
Shangri-La Group announced this week the retirement of Group CEO Lim Beng Chee after almost 6 years of leadership and accomplishment. He will step down from the Group CEO position on 31 December 2022, and remains a member of the Board of Directors of Shangri-La Group as well as at China World Trade Center.

Jamaican Minister of Tourism discusses Japan Jamaica relationship
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett discussed the establishment of a Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre and the strong Japan Jamaica relationship in a courtesy call with His Excellency Shunsuke TAKEI, Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs, yesterday at his office in Tokyo.

Xiamen Airlines switches to Airbus A320neo Family to boost fleet
Xiamen Airlines has placed a firm order for 40 A320neo Family aircraft switching to Airbus for its fleet growth, making the airline the newest Airbus customer. The agreement was announced by the major shareholder China Southern Airlines to the Shanghai Stock exchange.

Lobby Lounge at Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel announces return of its Canton Afternoon Tea
Starting from September, Lobby Lounge at Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel proudly welcomes back its Canton Afternoon Tea Set. Ideal for guests seeking the best spot for a cosy daytime rendezvous or a relaxing post-shopping break, the high tea experience offers 11 sweet and savoury treats plus a selection of premium teas or freshly brewed coffee.

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® announces re-opening of Rosewood Bangkok and Rosewood Luang Prabang
Rosewood Bangkok and Rosewood Luang Prabang re-open while Rosewood Phuket and Rosewood Phnom Penh debut refreshed programming.

Hyatt and Kiraku Unveil New Hospitality Brand Under Joint Venture
The new brand, ATONA, will feature the distinctive culture, history, and environment of each of its destinations in Japan through a modernized hot spring ryokan experience

Swissport and Hong Kong Airlines extend partnership
Swissport and Hong Kong Airlines are extending their long-standing partnership in Japan until 2025.

Cathay Pacific in August 2022: nearly 90 percent increase of number of passengers
Cathay Pacific today (September 16, 2022) released its traffic figures for August 2022. The airline’s traffic figures continued to reflect the positive impact of further adjustments to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government’s travel restrictions and quarantine requirements, notably the mandatory hotel quarantine arrangement for inbound travellers.

Meetings & Conferences Available at Hotel Nikko Bali
Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach offers sophisticated facilities suitable for small-range board meetings to mid-range conferences and large events.