TODAY: Khao Lak update, Okura's third in Taiwan and Ascott becomes largest.
Thailand's Khao Lak hotel market update.
Phang Nga visitors tip over 4 million, but where is the airport? Phuket’s northern neighbor cannot continue to rely on their gateway airport to fuel sustainable demand.
Okura announces its third hotel in Taiwan.
Hotel Okura announced that it will open The Okura Prestige Taichung, in 2021, for the operation and management of the property, Hotel Okura has signed a contract with Goldman International. The hotel will be situated in a commercial complex of offices and hotels located in the heart of Taichung.
Ascott becomes fastest growing serviced residence operator in Singapore.
Over 20,000 units added to global portfolio year to date, outpacing full year 2016 growth by two-fold. Ascott, is investing S$170.3 million, through its serviced residence global fund with Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), in the serviced residence component of the Funan integrated development.
News from around the EAME region.
Hotel industry and travel news from around the Europe, Middle East & African region: Autograph Collection moves into Estonia, Hilton debuts in Antalya and Turin, Swissôtel UAE and more...
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Tech Turf: Five Factors Affecting Location Choice in Asia Pacific.
The tech sector is taking off in Asia Pacific, both start-ups and tech giants are building their presence in the region â€" whether Facebook and Google in Singapore or Slack and Zen Desk in Melbourne.
Meanwhile, Silicon Valley-like projects have popped up across Asia in cities such as Shenzhen, Bengaluru and Ho Chi Minh.
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