Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects and Featuring Greater China's First W Sound Suite Recording Studio, W Macau - Studio City Blends the Allure of Old Hollywood with the City's Magnetism    HONG KONG, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of 31 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the highly anticipated opening of W Macau – Studio City, marking the debut of the iconic W Hotels brand in Macau, a spirited city of culture, cu

PR Newswire Sept. 8, 2023

Opening this September near Kyoto Station, Dusit's second  hotel in Japan, Dusit Thani Kyoto, is primed to link guests  with the best of the destination – all while delighting them  with unique and memorable experiences of its own. Reservations are now open. BANGKOK, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, will continue its expansion in Japan this September with the opening of Dusit Thani Kyoto,

PR Newswire Aug. 4, 2023

Thoughtfully crafted to provide extraordinary experiences for business and leisure travellers alike, Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort Dhulikhel and Dusit Princess Kathmandu boast elegant designs, great locations, and comprehensive facilities for dining, wellness, and 'work-from anywhere.'  BANGKOK, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dusit Hotels and Resorts under Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, is making its Nepal debut with the o

PR Newswire July 17, 2023

The first Dusit-branded property in Europe features 36 elegant rooms in one of the most spacious upscale properties in Glyfada, an affluent Athens suburb renowned for its stunning beaches, upscale shops, and vibrant nightlife. BANGKOK, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dusit Hotels and Resorts, under Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, has continued its global expansion with the opening of Dusit Suites Athens – the first Dusit-branded propert

PR Newswire April 3, 2023

Thai hospitality company's exciting plans for Japan were introduced at a special event at the Royal Thai Embassy in Tokyo, where company executives revealed new details about Dusit's upcoming hotels in Kyoto and shared their vision to expand to more key cities, including Fukuoka, Osaka, and Tokyo. Among the highlights of the properties coming soon: a one-of-a-kind multi-sensory dining experience crafted by world-famous chefs, Bo Songvisava and Dylan Jones. TOKYO, Feb.

PR Newswire Feb. 22, 2023

Acquisition to accelerate strategy in thermal comfort solutions SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, recently announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire I.G. Bauerhin (IGB), a privately held supplier of automotive seat heating, ventilation, active cooling, steering wheel heating, seat sensors, and electronic control modules.  Lear will acquire IGB

PR Newswire May 25, 2022

Finding a place to live in Seoul was no problem for Seo Jee-sun when she had a full-time job at a massage parlor in Seoul, but the real problem was finding a house where she can sleep at night without having to worry about noise from upstairs. Living on the 12th floor of an apartment building in Mapo-gu, western Seoul, Seo was happy to find a rather affordable housing option with reasonable monthly rent, except the unit came without an option to sleep comfortably at night. For the past six mo

Social Affairs April 6, 2021

In July 2016, a woman from Thailand came to Korea believing she could work as a masseuse. As soon as she arrived in Incheon, she was sent by brokers to a massage parlor in Gwangju. There, the owner took her passport and told her to go to a room for a test. Soon after, she was raped by the owner. When she said she wanted to return to Thailand, the owner and the brokers demanded that she pay them 2 million won ($1,775) in commission before leaving. She was forced to stay and work in the massage

Social Affairs March 5, 2021

Buyeo Seodong Lotus FestivalThe annual Buyeo Seodong Lotus Festival is a celebration of all thing lotus flowers, while highlighting the importance of preserving wild flowers. As part of the festival celebrations, the event features a variety of lotus flower experience programs such as lotus paper origami and flower soapmaking. This year’s festivities will run from July 8 to 17 at Buyeo’s Seodong Park. 　Although nowhere near as popular with tourists as Seoul and Busan, Buyeo continues to strength

Travel June 24, 2016

 American Airlines to reward based on dollars, not miles　American Airlines announced it will no longer reward its airlines members with perks based on how many miles they fly, rather with how much passengers spend on tickets. The change, which matches those at Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, starts with flights on Aug. 1 and rewards the airline’s highest-paying passengers.　Elite-status members of American’s AAdvantage frequent-flier program will earn bonus miles for every dollar they spend.

Travel June 10, 2016

Seasonal summer menu at Renaissance Seoul Hotel Renaissance Seoul Hotel’s Japanese restaurant Irodori is offering a summer seasonal food promotion until Aug. 31. Featured on the menu are the River Eel special and Spicy Croaker set, both priced at 120,000 won. The River Eel special includes broiled river eel with steamed rice, clear soup, river eel sushi and tomato soba noodles. The Spicy Croaker set, Irodori’s signature item, includes broiled eel, spicy croaker soup and steamed rice. The appetiz

Food Aug. 1, 2014

The Korea Military Academy is considering relaxing its “three-nos” policy banning marriage, alcohol and smoking in light of changing social trends and concerns that it could restrict cadets’ human rights, officials said Sunday.But critics said the move to weaken the 6-decade-old policy could loosen school discipline as public distrust lingers in the wake of some cadets’ misdeeds last year, including sexual assault. “In consideration of legal standards, social trends and the educational purposes

Defense March 9, 2014

PARIS (AFP) ― The Internet is powering Cupid’s wings in France, with use of online dating sites soaring, according to matchmakers preparing to help singletons maximize their seduction opportunities this Valentine’s Day.Of the 18 million single people in France “one in two uses Internet dating” said Jessica Delpirou, director in France of the Meetic dating website, which was launched in 2001 and recently taken over by the U.S. website Match.com.The run-up to St Valentine’s Day ― before New Year r

World News Feb. 16, 2014

YOGYAKARTA/BALI, INDONESIA ― For many travelers, Indonesia still remains one of the favorite destinations for a vacation, honeymoon or recreational holiday, mainly because of the burgeoning resort industry in Bali. The world’s fourth-most populous country, with over 238 million and an archipelago comprising about 17,508 islands, however, has recently begun promoting its cultural and historical legacy to travelers coming from around the world. If you are planning on spending a winter vacation in

Travel Dec. 13, 2013

K-pop superstar Rain, or Jung Ji-hoon, was officially discharged from his mandatory military duties on Wednesday after nearly two years of service. The entertainer entered the military in October 2011 and served as a PR officer for the Defense Media Agency. As a celebrity soldier, Rain was caught in a string of controversies during his service that raised the question of whether disciplinary actions would force the entertainment solider to be discharged later than originally scheduled. The milit

Performance July 9, 2013

As the number of foreign tourists visiting Korea this year surpassed 10 million, the hotel business has become a rising star in the slumping economy. Seoul has 26,000 hotel rooms, fewer than 100 other cities around the world, such as Bangkok with 94,000.Many Chinese tourists who were unable to find hotel rooms in downtown Seoul during peak seasons had to stay in hotels far away from the city center, including in the surrounding Gyeonggi Province.Eager to grab a bigger slice of the burgeoning dem

Industry Dec. 11, 2012

Runner tells how U.K. comic inspired his ‘4in4’ MS marathon challengeTwo years ago, an unfit but determined British comedian called Eddie Izzard set off on an epic quest to run 1,000 miles around the U.K. The journey took about seven weeks. He was 47 and by his own account “had only run a little bit

Sept. 21, 2011

Longest-resident British woman reflects on early learning achievementsIn February 1969 a young English woman arrived to a barren, snow-laden country, stripped of trees by the ravages of the Korean War and intercepted by narrow and dangerous roads. Cold and a little nervous, she boarded a rickety bamboo raft which would transport her and her husband-to-be, the future Archbishop of the Anglican Chur

Expat Living July 3, 2011

Little-known island in eastern Indonesia is a haven for newly wedsOnce home to sandalwood trees and tribal headhunters, Sumba Island in Indonesia makes for a spell-binding romantic getaway. The little-known island, with its forested hills still host to dramatic horseback Pasola battles, offers only a handful of accommodation options. But that’s part of the appeal. When American husband and wife Cl

Travel May 20, 2011