Samphan: Section 44 order a relief Some 5,000 non-registered small hotels are expected to legalise their business after a recent order issued by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO). The small hotels are among the roughly 23,000 hotels nationwide operating illegally or without an operating licence under the Hotel Act of 2004, said Samphan Panpat, honorary adviser to the Thai Hotels Association (THA). The order, enforced under Section 44 powers, is aimed at bringing illegal hotels and accommodation service providers under better state control and boosting safety for guests. According to Mr Samphan, these small hotels with fewer than 50 keys had planned to register with local authorities but their attempts were obstructed by a 2016 ministerial regulation of the Interior Ministry. The regulation required operators that transformed their buildings into hotels to comply with the Town and City Planning Act as well as the Building Control Act before seeking an … [Read more...] about Small hotels set to legalise ventures
Budget hotels near delhi airport
Dusit inks deal with Vietnam developer for hotel near Hoi An
Located in a prime beachfront setting in Dien Ban Town near the ancient trading port of Hoi An – one of the most popular tourist destinations on Vietnam’s South Central Coast – the resort is set to open in 2021. It will have 180 well-appointed guest rooms and 69 luxury villas, making it one of the largest internationally branded resorts in the area. Dusit Thani Hoi An will be Dusit’s second property in Vietnam, following the opening of the upper midscale Dusit Princess Moonrise Beach Resort, Phu Quoc in May last year. … [Read more...] about Dusit inks deal with Vietnam developer for hotel near Hoi An
From taxis to hotels: Grab is on the go
The addition means Grab customers can access and easily compare prices across millions of places to stay, ranging from luxury and budget hotels to apartments, vacation homes, and family-run B&Bs. “Travellers are an increasingly important client base for Grab. With more Southeast Asians travelling than ever before, the launch of ‘Hotels’ highlights our commitment to provide the most relevant services to our customers as Southeast Asia’s leading everyday super app. Our ‘Hotels’ service adds to the multiple benefits we already offer travellers, including the most comprehensive miles and travel loyalty programme for any O2O platform, discounts at lounges and F&B outlets at major airports in Southeast Asia, and exclusive Grab transport pick-up points at airports in Indonesia and the Philippines,” said Jerald Singh, group head of Grab’s product and design. More features and benefits will be added to the ‘Hotels’ service … [Read more...] about From taxis to hotels: Grab is on the go
Grab launches new hotel booking service
In a press release, the company said customers can book hotels and other accommodation from Agoda and soon, Booking.com directly from the Grab app, and enjoy special hotel offers when they book through Grab. The company said its customers can access and easily compare prices across millions of places to stay, ranging from a wide choice of luxury and budget hotels to apartments, vacation homes, and family-run B&Bs. “Travellers are an increasingly important audience for Grab. With more Southeast Asians travelling than ever before, the launch of ‘Hotels’ highlights our commitment to provide the most relevant services to our customers as Southeast Asia’s leading everyday super app. “Our ‘Hotels’ service adds to the multiple benefits we already offer travellers, including the most comprehensive miles and travel loyalty programme for any O2O platform, discounts at lounges and F&B outlets at major airports in Southeast … [Read more...] about Grab launches new hotel booking service
Budget hotels operators urged to join association
KUALA LUMPUR: SME Association of Malaysia today encouraged budget hotels operators to join the Malaysian Budget Hotel Association (MyBHA) to be recognised by the Tourism Ministry. SME president Datuk Michael Kang said over 200 hotels in the city have not obtained licences from Kuala Lumpur City Hall. “I urge all budget hotels operating in Kuala Lumpur and Federal Territory to legalise their businesses by obtaining operating licences from the authorities if they have not been certified yet,“ he told a press conference. “Those having issues with licensing can seek advice at no cost by joining MyBHA and submitting their application through the association.” MyBHA president P. K. Leong advised budget hotels to follow safety requirements set by the Fire and Rescue Department. “In order to get a Fire Certificate, they must install an Automatic Fire Control System, which is the same as four and five star hotels.” Leong said he was confident the unlicensed … [Read more...] about Budget hotels operators urged to join association