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Strong 7.2 magnitude quake rocks Taiwan
Reuters, Published on 03/04/2024
» HUALIEN, Taiwan - Taiwan’s biggest earthquake in at least 25 years killed nine people on Wednesday and injured more than 900, while 50 hotel workers were missing en route to a national park, authorities said, as rescuers used ladders to bring others to safety.
Swiss 'zero star hotel' offers sleepless nights
Reuters, Published on 23/06/2022
» SAILLON, Switzerland: "I couldn't sleep," and "my room was too noisy," may be complaints hoteliers dread from guests, but for the Riklin brothers that is the entire point of their latest 'zero star hotel' art installation.
'Affordable' gold steak restaurant launched in Vietnam
Reuters, Published on 10/12/2021
» HANOI: A Vietnamese hotel is offering diners the chance to try gold leaf-coated steaks, seeking to tap a wave of publicity after a government minister was caught on camera being fed the dish at a London restaurant, where steaks can cost over £1,000 (44,000 baht).
Thailand sees gradual tourism recovery
Reuters, Published on 25/11/2021
» Thailand was among the first countries in Asia to reopen for foreign arrivals, and it is seeing a slow recovery, including new hotels touting longer stays for individual travellers.
As Phuket reopens, small businesses feel left behind
Reuters, Published on 30/06/2021
» PHUKET: As the government prepares to celebrate the country's reopening to foreign tourists this week, many businesses on the holiday island of Phuket aren't so enthusiastic about the return of visitors.
Report: Chinese hotel bumps up rates for Americans
Reuters, Published on 13/07/2018
» BEIJING: A hotel in the Chinese city of Shenzhen plans to charge its US guests an extra 25% amid a trade war between Beijing and Washington, according to the Global Times, a tabloid published by the ruling Communist Party's People's Daily.
Saudis cheer tycoons' release, face business challenge
Reuters, Published on 01/02/2018
» RIYADH: Cheering supporters greeted Saudi Arabian billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal when he arrived at his skyscraper offices in Riyadh after his release from detention in an anti-corruption crackdown.
Singapore downgrades rating of Michelin-star outlet
Reuters, Published on 30/01/2018
» SINGAPORE: A Michelin-star restaurant in Singapore has been hit with a hygiene downgrade by health authorities after more than three dozen guests at a wedding reception fell ill, having eaten food prepared by its kitchen staff.
Tourist hotels booked up ahead of funeral of revered king
Reuters, Published on 16/10/2017
» Hotels in Bangkok's bustling old town, home to the Khao San Road backpacker enclave favoured by foreign tourists, are booked up as Thailand prepares to host the lavish funeral of its revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej next week, the hotel association said on Monday.
Bangkok hostel offers prison experience
Reuters, Published on 17/08/2017
» With its narrow rooms, metal bars and bunk beds, Bangkok's first prison-themed hostel promises the look and feel of a real jail in the bustling Thai capital.