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The family striker
RAINI HAMDI
In Asia, many hotel owners are starting to transfer the authority to their sons and daughters. How will younger-generation hotel owners in the region shape the industry? Raini Hamdi talks to one of them and glimpses a different energy and perspective |
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Racing ahead as host countries
XINYI LIANG-PHOLSENA, LINDA HADEN, S PUVANESWARY AND MARIANNE CARANDANG
South-east Asia is garnering plenty of interest as a competition venue for international events, attracting both high-spending sports stars and their loyal followings |
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Tips on how to wow today's customer
GIOVANNI ANGELINI
Veteran hotelier and independent consultant, Giovanni Angelini, offers pearls of wisdom on how to stay afloat in today's competitive industry. |
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Dreams of a new sheen
RAINI HAMDI
Will Singapore-based Pontiac Land Group - lover of art, architecture, refined services and all things beautiful - redefine luxury hospitality with its new brand, Patina? Raini Hamdi talks to Dardenne about creating a new sheen
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Middle man's not dead yet
GRACIA CHIANG
In a perfect world, hotels would be more than happy to rely on only their own direct channels. However, OTAs, wholesalers and GDSs continue to wield power today, although in some markets more than others. By Gracia Chiang
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Asia a darling for couples
SHEKHAR NIYOGI
Thailand is hogging the spotlight for weddings and honeymoons - and increasingly birthday celebrations too. Shekhar Niyogi gets tips on how hotels and travel consultants can jump in on the action |
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Running strong
KAREN YUE, XINYI LIANG-PHOLSENA, SHEKHAR NIYOGI AND MIMI HUDOYO
While expectations for 2013 are rosier than last year's, MICE players in the region agree that the race for survival is still on and there is no time for a breather |
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Life beyond Six Senses
TIMOTHY FRANCE
Almost a year after Pegasus Capital acquired Six Senses Resorts & Spas, Timothy France catches up with its former founder and CEO, who is now channelling energy back towards his first
love - the Sonevas - and taking sustainability to the next level |
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Customised cosiness
TTG ASIA REPORTERS
Hotel companies profile their fastest expanding mid or upscale brand in Asia and tell TTG Asia how they tailoring them to the palates and palettes here |
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Competing for clicks
HANNAH KOH, GRACIA CHIANG AND RAINI HAMDI
Asia s online booking space is getting more crowded, with more players muscling in. Hannah Koh, Gracia Chiang and Raini Hamdi get insights into who s doing what |
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