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Chinese investors backtrack on Western hotel deals
Read the latest news from across the Asia-Pacific region. Chinese investors have been major players in US hotel deals for years, but recently these companies significantly slowed their pace or even reversed coursereports Terence Baker of HNN. “In recent years, Chinese companies that were active in acquiring Western hotels have reduced their investments,” Baker writes. …

The Coniston Hotel drives online bookings with Guestline’s web suite
The Coniston Hotel and Country Estate, a 71-bedroom hotel and spa in North Yorkshire, has launched its new website and online booking platform with Guestline’s digital marketing solution, WebSuite. WebSuite is Guestline’s latest technology solution, developed specifically for the hospitality industry offering innovative hotelier website design and online booking facilities. By combining a professionally designed …

A free live virtual travel platform that grows into a large community in four months
Live guided tour in Amsterdam with expert guide Stephan van der Meer on Viewpal. A virtual travel platform creates a great community and helps people during crises UNITED STATES, March 29, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — It’s been almost four months since Viewpal was born into this global “meta” reality. Alexandros Frydas, one of the co-founders of …

BMW iX3 EV – online reservations open at RM5k on official Malaysian website, duty free from RM307k
It looks like online pre-bookings for the BMW iX3 have opened in Malaysia, allowing potential buyers to place their orders for the electric SUV from the comfort of their homes. The car was launched in October last year, after which the first batch of 30 units was quickly picked up. Inspiring and Impressive variants incur …

RVshare names co-founder of Qunar, a Chinese online travel platform, and former CMO of Dentalcorp to its board of directors
AUSTIN, TX and Akron, Ohio, March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — RVsharelargest peer-to-peer motorhome rental marketplace, hosts Fritz Demopoulosco-founder of Qunar, one of China the largest online travel platforms, and Reetu Gupta, former Chief Marketing Officer of Dentalcorp (DNTL.TO) to its Board of Directors. The two new board members will join existing members, including the company’s …

Holland America Line extends flexible booking policy through September
As conditions around the world continue to fluctuate due to COVID-19 and other factors, traveler confidence could be boosted. The continuation of flexible change and cancellation policies in the age of the pandemic is one way for companies to offer potential vacationers that all-important peace of mind. With this realization, Holland America Line (HAL) has …

Travel platform, NHA TRANG TRAVEL COIN will be officially listed on the stock exchange
Nha Trang’s travel platform, NHA Trang TRAVEL COIN (NTC), will be officially listed on Dexorca, the global dex hybrid exchange market. The Singapore-based NTC is a coin used in a travel platform optimized for various leisure such as resorts, hotels, casinos, golf and yachts, in Nha Trang which is the best vacation spot from Vietnam …

NTC Travel Platform Coin (NHA TRANG TRAVEL COIN) listed on Dexorca Exchange
Dexorca, a Dex hybrid global exchange, has officially announced that the NHA TRANG TRAVEL COIN (NHA TRANG TRAVEL COIN) coin will be listed on March 18th. NTC has a foundation in Singapore, and it is a coin that can be paid on an optimized travel platform where you can enjoy various leisure activities such as …

Online reservations required for drivers visiting CCK and Mandai Columbaria during Qing Ming
Online reservations required for drivers visiting Columbaria during Qing Ming 2022 Ahead of the annual Qing Ming festival, the National Environment Agency (NEA) issued a notice to visitors amid concerns from large crowds. From March 26those driving into Choa Chu Kang and Mandai columbaria will need to reserve their slots before traveling. Source The 2-hour …

7 licensing centers in Joburg closed as online booking strike continues
Motorists line up in front of a licensing and testing department. Photo by Luba Lesolle/Gallo Images Seven Johannesburg licensing departments were forced to close on Wednesday. Driving school operators downed tools against the government‘online reservation system. The City of Johannesburg has closed the centers for the safety of employees and property. The City of Johannesburg …

American Express Global Business Travel, the World’s Leading B2B Travel Platform, to Attend Upcoming Investor Conferences
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–American Express Global Business Travel (“Amex GBT” or the “Company”), the world’s leading B2B travel platform, today announced that the Company will participate in the following upcoming conferences virtually. Wolfe Research FinTech Forum Dated: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 1×1 meetings only Morgan Stanley Tech, Media & Telecom Conference Dated: Thursday, March 10, 2022 …

Davidson Hospitality CEO prioritizes organic growth amid flurry of hotel deals
LOS ANGELES – At a time when hotel management companies are rushing to join forces through mergers and acquisitions, Davidson Hospitality Group President and CEO Thom Geshay said he feels comfortable with its internal growth strategy. Speak to Hotel News Now at 2022 Americas Accommodation Investment SummitGeshay said his business has added various distinct verticals …

Completion of sale of $6.2 billion Venetian resort
This roundup features the latest hotel deals in the US hospitality industry. Rooms: 4,028Location: Las VegasPrice including debt: $6.25 billionPrice per room: $1.5 millionBuyer: Affiliates of Apollo Global Management and Vici PropertiesSeller: Las Vegas Sands Corp. Transaction date: February 23, 2022Takeaway: The sale was announced almost a year ago and finalized on Wednesday. Rooms: 115Location: …

The Borneo Cultures Museum will open next week, online reservations for March are now available
The museum will open to the public on March 9. — Photo by Facebook/Borneo Cultures Museum KUCHING (March 1): Sarawak’s highly anticipated Museum of Borneo Cultures will welcome visitors on Wednesday next week (March 9) with online reservations for the month now open to the public. In a Facebook post, the museum said visitors would …