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5 days ago
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Taiwan's "Star Hotel" and "Taiwan Host B&B" Brands Make Their Debut at 2025 NATAS Holidays Travel Fair in Singapore
TAIPEI, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Taiwan's two official accommodation brands—Taiwan Host B&B and Star Hotel, are making their first appearance at the 2025 NATAS Holidays Travel Fair, holding from August 15–17 at Singapore EXPO Hall 5. Showcasing the warmth of Taiwanese hospitality, the Taiwan Pavilion will offer a range of engaging activities including Taiwan Host B&B ambassador sharing sessions, travel trivia challenges, and social media check-in prize draws. Visitors will also have the exciting opportunity to win a free round-trip flight between Singapore and Taiwan. This news comes from Staynews. Taiwan Host B&B is an official certification program promoting homestays that uphold six core values: friendliness, warmth, cleanliness, hygiene, safety, and quality service. These certified B&Bs offer travelers a high level of service and a comfortable accommodation experience. To date, there are over 1,900 Taiwan Host B&Bs across Taiwan. Among them, 100 "Golden-Award Taiwan Host B&Bs" have been carefully selected and categorized into five themes—Nature & Ecology, Cultural Discovery, Architectural Charm, Family & Pet Travel, and Culinary Delights—designed to meet the diverse travel interests of international visitors. Star Hotels represent another official accommodation brand from Taiwan, selected through a rigorous evaluation process by mystery inspectors who assess over 500 items across both hardware and service. Hotels are ranked from 1 to 3 stars (basic, budget, and comfort) to 4 and 5 stars (deluxe and premium), with a special "5-Star Excellence" level for top-tier properties. There are currently nearly 200 government-certified Star Hotels in Taiwan. These hotels serve as a trusted guide for travelers, providing assurance in both facilities and service quality. A special highlight at the pavilion will be sharing sessions by Golden-Award Taiwan Host B&B ambassadors, who will introduce the unique charms of homestays across Taiwan, covering themes such as nature experiences, cultural immersion, and family/pet-friendly stays. A B&B owner from Kinmen will also host a demonstration of the Mid-Autumn Festival dice game "Bo Bing", along with free tastings of Kinmen's signature souvenirs like peanut brittle and mini pastries, offering Singaporean visitors a nostalgic taste of Nanyang flavor and showcasing the deep connection between Taiwan's local culture and overseas heritage. Visitors who join guided tours of the Taiwan Host B&B and Star Hotel booths and complete a short questionnaire will receive a free bilingual handbook featuring the Golden-Award Taiwan Host B&Bs, along with the chance to take home limited-edition gifts. This appearance at the NATAS Holidays Travel Fair is a milestone in the international outreach of Taiwan's accommodation brands, offering travelers in Singapore a first-hand look at Taiwan's heartfelt hospitality and the character of its accommodation experiences. For more information about Taiwan Host B&Bs and Star Hotels, please visit: (Press release from Staynews : View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE StayNews
The Advertiser
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Iconic Star Hotel in the mix for state heritage listing
Newcastle's iconic Star Hotel is being considered for heritage listing 100 years after the building was constructed. The Star Hotel in Newcastle West, now known as Bernie's Bar, is being considered by the Heritage Council of NSW and may meet the criteria for state heritage significance. The infamous Star Hotel riot of 1979, which inspired the Cold Chisel song 'The Star Hotel', was noted in a statement of significance with the application. The statement says the building's history as a "countercultural melting pot and its sudden closure and expulsion of LGBTQIA+ patrons in 1979 is representative of broader historical trends in NSW and beyond". It also noted the venue was collectively remembered as a LGBTQIA+ meeting place and venue for Newcastle's first public drag performances. The venue started as single-storey timber building built in 1855 on Blane Street (now Hunter Street), which was demolished in 1910 and replaced with a new hotel. The block then grew to surrounding lots, and in 1925 a new two-storey brick hotel was built spanning from Hunter Street to King Street. After the 1979 riot, the Star Hotel was transformed into a 22-shop shopping centre known as the Star Complex. The site underwent four major renovations before the Hunter Street portion and first floor of the King Street building were converted into a residential complex known as the Star Apartments. The venue re-opened as queer-friendly Bernie's Bar in 2023. While Bernie's was not behind the application to heritage-list the building, they are very supportive of the nomination. "We love the history, we love the heritage," Bernie's Bar co-founder Patrick Fisher said. "It was a home for diversity long before we got here." Community members are welcome to have their say on the nomination until August 8. Details are available at Newcastle's iconic Star Hotel is being considered for heritage listing 100 years after the building was constructed. The Star Hotel in Newcastle West, now known as Bernie's Bar, is being considered by the Heritage Council of NSW and may meet the criteria for state heritage significance. The infamous Star Hotel riot of 1979, which inspired the Cold Chisel song 'The Star Hotel', was noted in a statement of significance with the application. The statement says the building's history as a "countercultural melting pot and its sudden closure and expulsion of LGBTQIA+ patrons in 1979 is representative of broader historical trends in NSW and beyond". It also noted the venue was collectively remembered as a LGBTQIA+ meeting place and venue for Newcastle's first public drag performances. The venue started as single-storey timber building built in 1855 on Blane Street (now Hunter Street), which was demolished in 1910 and replaced with a new hotel. The block then grew to surrounding lots, and in 1925 a new two-storey brick hotel was built spanning from Hunter Street to King Street. After the 1979 riot, the Star Hotel was transformed into a 22-shop shopping centre known as the Star Complex. The site underwent four major renovations before the Hunter Street portion and first floor of the King Street building were converted into a residential complex known as the Star Apartments. The venue re-opened as queer-friendly Bernie's Bar in 2023. While Bernie's was not behind the application to heritage-list the building, they are very supportive of the nomination. "We love the history, we love the heritage," Bernie's Bar co-founder Patrick Fisher said. "It was a home for diversity long before we got here." Community members are welcome to have their say on the nomination until August 8. Details are available at Newcastle's iconic Star Hotel is being considered for heritage listing 100 years after the building was constructed. The Star Hotel in Newcastle West, now known as Bernie's Bar, is being considered by the Heritage Council of NSW and may meet the criteria for state heritage significance. The infamous Star Hotel riot of 1979, which inspired the Cold Chisel song 'The Star Hotel', was noted in a statement of significance with the application. The statement says the building's history as a "countercultural melting pot and its sudden closure and expulsion of LGBTQIA+ patrons in 1979 is representative of broader historical trends in NSW and beyond". It also noted the venue was collectively remembered as a LGBTQIA+ meeting place and venue for Newcastle's first public drag performances. The venue started as single-storey timber building built in 1855 on Blane Street (now Hunter Street), which was demolished in 1910 and replaced with a new hotel. The block then grew to surrounding lots, and in 1925 a new two-storey brick hotel was built spanning from Hunter Street to King Street. After the 1979 riot, the Star Hotel was transformed into a 22-shop shopping centre known as the Star Complex. The site underwent four major renovations before the Hunter Street portion and first floor of the King Street building were converted into a residential complex known as the Star Apartments. The venue re-opened as queer-friendly Bernie's Bar in 2023. While Bernie's was not behind the application to heritage-list the building, they are very supportive of the nomination. "We love the history, we love the heritage," Bernie's Bar co-founder Patrick Fisher said. "It was a home for diversity long before we got here." Community members are welcome to have their say on the nomination until August 8. Details are available at Newcastle's iconic Star Hotel is being considered for heritage listing 100 years after the building was constructed. The Star Hotel in Newcastle West, now known as Bernie's Bar, is being considered by the Heritage Council of NSW and may meet the criteria for state heritage significance. The infamous Star Hotel riot of 1979, which inspired the Cold Chisel song 'The Star Hotel', was noted in a statement of significance with the application. The statement says the building's history as a "countercultural melting pot and its sudden closure and expulsion of LGBTQIA+ patrons in 1979 is representative of broader historical trends in NSW and beyond". It also noted the venue was collectively remembered as a LGBTQIA+ meeting place and venue for Newcastle's first public drag performances. The venue started as single-storey timber building built in 1855 on Blane Street (now Hunter Street), which was demolished in 1910 and replaced with a new hotel. The block then grew to surrounding lots, and in 1925 a new two-storey brick hotel was built spanning from Hunter Street to King Street. After the 1979 riot, the Star Hotel was transformed into a 22-shop shopping centre known as the Star Complex. The site underwent four major renovations before the Hunter Street portion and first floor of the King Street building were converted into a residential complex known as the Star Apartments. The venue re-opened as queer-friendly Bernie's Bar in 2023. While Bernie's was not behind the application to heritage-list the building, they are very supportive of the nomination. "We love the history, we love the heritage," Bernie's Bar co-founder Patrick Fisher said. "It was a home for diversity long before we got here." Community members are welcome to have their say on the nomination until August 8. Details are available at
