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Iran war is crippling Middle Eastern tourism industry - with losses of £444million a day Less than two weeks into the Middle East conflict, the region's tourism industry has already taken a devastating financial hit - that it may take years to recove... [1]

Decades after its glamorous heyday, the seaside town of Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture, is undergoing a quiet revival — thanks in part to non-Japanese residents who are buying abandoned properties, opening businesses and reshaping daily life in the once-fa... [2]

NAGASAKI, Japan -- If the goal of a hotel is to offer a memorable stay, the new Henn-na Hotel on Japan's southwestern island of Kyushu makes the grade. There, a concierge will sit next to you all night. [3]

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing looks set to add to his already considerable fortune with the involvement of regime crony U Aung Myo Min Din—who has deep ties to the coup leader and his family—in a Russia-backed luxury housing project and tourism... [4]

COLOMBO At the Harbour Room, a shabby restaurant in a British colonial-era hotel in the Sri Lankan capital, diners tuck into a standard Asian buffet and listen to the soporific tones of a pianist. (confirmed by 2 sources) [5]

I was very excited at the prospect of meeting the Royal Cliff’s new General Manager Douglas Glen. [6]

This Valentine’s Day, create unforgettable memories at Royal Cliff Pattaya with a romantic dinner by the poolside, overlooking the ocean as the sun sets in a breath-taking display of colours. [7]

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in UK hotels Our experts review the best UK hotels, including W... (confirmed by 2 sources) [8]

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[1] MM dailymail.co.uk · 2026-03-12 · 85% match

Iran war is crippling Middle Eastern tourism industry - with losses of £444million a day

Iran war is crippling Middle Eastern tourism industry - with losses of £444million a day Less than two weeks into the Middle East conflict, the region's tourism industry has already taken a devastating financial hit - that it may take years to recove

[2] MM www.japantimes.co.jp · 2026-02-09 · 39% match

Foreign residents breathe new life into bubble-era resort town

Decades after its glamorous heyday, the seaside town of Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture, is undergoing a quiet revival — thanks in part to non-Japanese residents who are buying abandoned properties, opening businesses and reshaping daily life in the once-fa

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2015-09-03 · 38% match

New Japanese hotel offers service with a (robotic) smile

NAGASAKI, Japan -- If the goal of a hotel is to offer a memorable stay, the new Henn-na Hotel on Japan's southwestern island of Kyushu makes the grade. There, a concierge will sit next to you all night.

[4] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2023-03-02 · 37% match

Making Money for the Junta

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing looks set to add to his already considerable fortune with the involvement of regime crony U Aung Myo Min Din—who has deep ties to the coup leader and his family—in a Russia-backed luxury housing project and tourism

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-10-13 · 36% match

Sri Lanka attempts tricky maritime balancing act

COLOMBO At the Harbour Room, a shabby restaurant in a British colonial-era hotel in the Sri Lankan capital, diners tuck into a standard Asian buffet and listen to the soporific tones of a pianist.

[6] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2022-07-21 · 36% match

Discovering Douglas Glen, GM of Royal Cliff Hotels Group

I was very excited at the prospect of meeting the Royal Cliff’s new General Manager Douglas Glen.

[7] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2025-02-13 · 35% match

Romantic Valentine’s Dinner by the Ocean at Royal Cliff Pattaya

This Valentine’s Day, create unforgettable memories at Royal Cliff Pattaya with a romantic dinner by the poolside, overlooking the ocean as the sun sets in a breath-taking display of colours.

[8] MM independent.co.uk · 38% match

UK hotels

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[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-07-19 · 33% match

No room for romance? Japan's love hotels court new clientele

TOKYO -- As midnight approaches, the sloping streets of Shibuya's Dogenzaka district start to crowd up. There are the usual salarymen stumbling home after a few drinks. Groups of university students head for the train station after a karaoke session.

[10] MM burma.irrawaddy.com · 2022-02-24 · 33% match

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Your Thoughts … တာချီလိတ်ရှိ စစ်တပ်ပိုင်မြေပေါ်က Regina Resort ကာစီနို နှင့် ဂေါက်ကွင်းလုပ်ငန်း Your Thoughts … No Result View All Result Founded in 1993 by a group of Myanmar journalists living in exile in Thailand, The Irrawaddy is a leading source

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