SINGAPORE -- Decked in white and sporting a perfectly straight bow tie, Xiao Ya roams the hallways of Ascott serviced luxury residences in China, greeting guests and guiding them in the right direction.
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A Pimalai Resort & Spa employee sanitizes doorknobs and other frequently touched spots. (Photo courtesy of Pimalai Resort & Spa)
SINGAPORE -- Decked in white and sporting a perfectly straight bow tie, Xiao Ya roams the hallways of Ascott serviced luxury residences in China, greeting guests and guiding them in the right direction.