accorhotels sells majority of property unit for us 54b

AccorHotels sells majority of property unit for US$5.4b

PARIS: AccorHotels announced on Tuesday (Feb 27) the sale of a 55 per cent stake in the subsidiary that owns its hotels to a group of international investors including the sovereign wealth funds of Saudi Arabia and Singapore for €4.4 billion (US$5.4 billion).
drowning caused bollywood superstar sridevis death dubai police

Drowning caused Bollywood superstar Sridevi's death: Dubai police

DUBAI: Bollywood superstar Sridevi Kapoor, who died in Dubai at the weekend, aged 54, drowned in her hotel bathtub after passing out, Dubai police said Monday (Feb 26).
richer hues in hospitality

Richer hues in hospitality

The Vietnamese resort and hospitality sector is growing steadily to meet the growing demand of the tourism industry. However, developers and service providers alike have to diversify their products to meet the increasingly colourful needs of customers.
dubai opens worlds tallest hotel again

Dubai opens world's tallest hotel, again

DUBAI: Gulf metropolis Dubai, on its never-ending quest to break records, announced the opening of the "world's new tallest hotel" on Sunday (Feb 11), pipping another towering landmark in the city for the title.
wink hotels reveals location of first two development sites

Wínk Hotels reveals location of first two development sites

Wínk Hotels, the visionary hotel brand and creation of Indochina Vanguard Hotels, today announced a key milestone – the confirmation of the brand’s first locations, one in Ho Chi Minh City and one in Danang, where the first two of many Wínk Hotels will be established in Vietnam.  
kabul hotel attack killed at least 25 official

Kabul hotel attack killed at least 25: Official

KABUL: An Afghan official said Thursday (Jan 25) at least 25 people were killed in the attack on a Kabul hotel, as confusion reigned over the true toll with conflicting figures given and Afghan media reporting higher numbers.
kabul hotel attack toll at least 22 officials

Kabul hotel attack toll at least 22: Officials

KABUL: At least 22 people are now known to have died when Taliban militants slaughtered guests at a luxury Kabul hotel, Afghan officials said Monday (Jan 22), as fears grew that the attackers may have had inside help.
vietnam has potential to become the next bpo giant

Vietnam has potential to become the next BPO giant

Business process outsourcing (BPO) is believed to be one of the five sectors with the greatest potential for growth and investment in Vietnam in the near future, along with solar and wind energy, luxury hotels, modern agribusiness and food, and retail banking, according to PwC’s ‘Spotlight on Vietnam’ report released in October 2017.
pegasus vietnam to implement outward bound vietnam with bidv aid

Pegasus Vietnam to implement Outward Bound Vietnam with BIDV aid

On January 15, 2018 at Saigon Quy Nhon Hotel in the central province of Binh Dinh, Pegasus Investment and Consultancy Binh Dinh JSC and Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV)’s Binh Dinh branch signed a sponsorship contract for Outward Bound Vietnam.
auction honors southern fine arts

Auction honors Southern fine arts

The 3rd fine art auction themed “South Vietnamese Art & The Sprit Of The Oriental Romance” will be held at Hotel Des Arts Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City's District 3 on January 13.
second vietnam economic forum to open tomorrow in hanoi

Second Vietnam Economic Forum to open tomorrow in Hanoi

Continuing the success of Vietnam Economic Forum 2017, the second forum will take place on January 11 and 12 at Lotte Hotel (Hanoi), in order to provide general advice on socioeconomic development strategies and polices.
vietnams leading luxury boutique resort wins asias best at the world luxury hotel awards

Vietnam’s leading luxury boutique resort wins Asia’s best at the World Luxury Hotel Awards

La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc MGallery By Sofitel was recently awarded the continent category as Asia’s Luxury Romantic Beach Resort 2017 at the World Luxury Hotel Awards held at St Moritz, Switzerland.
hue recognised as asean clean tourist city

Hue recognised as ASEAN clean tourist city

Hue City in central Thua Thien- Hue Province and one of its hotel facilities have been listed among the awardees of the ASEAN Green Awards 2018.
furama resort danang named winner at 2017 world luxury hotel awards

Furama Resort Danang named winner at 2017 World Luxury Hotel Awards

Furama Resort Danang, a five-star culinary beach resort in Vietnam, has scooped up two winning trophies at the prestigious World Luxury Hotel Awards. The awards ceremony took place earlier this month in St. Moritz in Switzerland.
bookingcom obligated to pay taxes

Booking.com obligated to pay taxes

Dutch-based Booking.com, an international online hotel booking site with permanent establishments in Vietnam, will be obligated to pay tax, according to the country's current regulations.