CHATRIUM GOLF RESORT SOI DAO CHANTHABURI. Chatrium Hotels & Residences is pleased to announce the rebranding of Soi Dao Highland Golf Resort to Chatrium Golf Resort Soi Dao Chanthaburi. Set amidst an enchanting 1,580 acres of lush greenery with stunning vistas of Soi Dai Mountain, this is the 7th property to join Chatrium’s heritage portfolio of luxury properties with a deep-rooted passion for true hospitality.To be unveiled as Chatrium’s “Breathtaking Highland Sanctuary”, the property boasts a magnificent 18-hole international-class golf course, created by renowned designer Denis Griffiths and recently upgraded by Golf East, an award-winning golf design company.

New visual identity inspired by upscale hospitality brand’s heritage and contemporary Swiss values.The international Swiss hospitality company Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its new logo and corporate identity. Drawing inspiration from the legend of the brand’s origin, the clean, contemporary new visual identity also reflects the warmth, self-assurance and characteristic ‘Swissness’ that shines through the forward-looking company’s properties, and staff, across the globe.

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – announced three new appointments to its European Advisory Board: Ricardo Crespo, AbbVie; Flavio Ghiringhelli, HRS; and Javier Amigo Prous, Campofrío Food Group Holding. Scott Torrey of Concur was also recently appointed to the GBTA Foundation European Advisory Board.“We are pleased to welcome such experienced and capable business professionals to the GBTA Europe Advisory Board,” said Gehan Colliander, President of the GBTA Europe Advisory Board. “Coming off our most successful Europe Conference, in partnership with VDR, and having ambitious plans to continue improving on our education, networking and advocacy efforts for our members in the year to come, it is more important than ever to have individuals of this calibre to help guide the association.”

Business Events Thailand’ is the essential app for anyone visiting Thailand for a conference, trade show, meeting, or business event. Created by the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), ‘Business Events Thailand’ is completely free and packed with tons of useful information for anyone attending a business event in Thailand, whether you are a visitor or local resident. The app uses location-based services to help you browse and find attractions, restaurants, hotels, business venues, events, and other points-of-interest in Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Pattaya and other popular business destinations in Thailand.

A veritable jungle spills from the balconies and openings of the new Atlas Hotel in Quảng Nam, Vietnam. A visual delight of lush greens juxtaposed against an earthy sandstone cladding gives the hotel the appearance of having an internal jungle, and is at once inviting and protective.The Atlas Hotel is located in Hoi An old town, the part of the city that has seen a rapid expansion in development and growth in tourism since it was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999. This has led to a gradual loss of some of the old town’s characteristics, namely the tiled roofscape and internal courtyards which it was known for.

Variation in top growing European destinations for long haul travellers – Q3 2016.International arrivals in Europe still hit on third quarter of 2016, softened by resilience in long-haul travel. The latest results from the Air Travellers’ Traffic Barometer* produced by European Cities Marketing and ForwardKeys highlight that terrorist fear is still weakening arrivals in Europe for Q3 2016.