Olympics: Japan golf club ‘baffled’ over sexism row

The chairman of the Japanese golf club set to host the sport at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics said they are bewildered by requests lift its ban on women becoming full members. Kasumigaseki Country Club in Saitama, north of Tokyo, postponed a decision to review its membership policy following a board meeting on Tuesday after the … Continue reading Olympics: Japan golf club ‘baffled’ over sexism row

2020 golf venue postpones decision on ending ban on women

TOKYO: The Kasumigaseki Country Club, which is set to host golf for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, failed to reach a decision about ending a ban on women as full members on Tuesday, with the head of its board of directors calling the situation "a nuisance." The board meeting followed calls to shift the tournament from … Continue reading 2020 golf venue postpones decision on ending ban on women

CEO Arthur Kiong shares how Far East Hospitality hotels cater to the modern-day traveller

If a scholarship did not come Arthur Kiong’s way, he would not have been able to rise as one of the most accomplished CEOs in the hospitality sector. Perhaps, he would have ended up as an established radio broadcaster instead. However, he grabbed the opportunity to study again when he was given the chance for a higher diploma at Shatec Hospitality School.