Where to Stay: New hotels in Hong Kong, New York, Paris and more…
Little Tai Hang
Location: In the Tai Hang neighbourhood of Hong Kong, close to Causeway Bay and Victoria Park
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 91, including serviced apartments
Facilities:…
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Airbnb and Bermuda sign tourism agreement
The Bermuda Tourism Authority and Airbnb have signed a major agreement that will help to promote Bermuda as a world-class destination for leisure, group travel and tourism investment.…
ME hotel pipeline reaches 540 hotels in February
STR’s February 2017 Pipeline Report reveals 153,460 rooms in 540 hotel projects Under Contract in the Middle East and 58,374 rooms in 309 projects Under Contract in Africa.
…
Chinese group opened 700+ hotels in 2016
Huazhu Hotels Group, a major budget chain and AccorHotels' partner in China, opened more than 700 hotels in 2016.
The Shanghai-based company revealed this week that it added a total…
The latest appointments from AccorHotels, Six Senses and more
GILLIAN MILLAR has been appointed as AccorHotels' new senior vice president for New Zealand, Fiji & French Polynesia. Ms Millar rejoined AccorHotels in 2012 following its merger with…
Asia’s mega-populations drive hotel development
Asia's three most populous countries also now have the region's largest hotel development pipelines.
According to the latest monthly report from STR, there are now a combined total of…
AccorHotels confirms signing of two new Mercure hotels
AccorHotels has made two new Mercure signings, the Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel in Watlington M4 J6 (Oxfordshire), and the Mercure Hunton Park Watford M25 (Hertfordshire).
Both…
Hyatt brings new hotel brand to Japan
Hyatt will bring another of its hotel brands to Japan ahead of the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
The company has penned a management agreement with Tokyo Bay Resort Development for a…
Brain Waves: Westin’s “bedtime calls”, Lufthansa’s high-tech business class, and more…
Westin to offer "bedtime calls" to guests
Guests at Westin hotels can now receive a "bedtime call", telling them when they need to go to sleep. The new service is a reminder of when…
Where to Stay: New hotels around the world, including the latest Nobu
ibis Saigon Airport
Location: Five minutes' drive from Ho Chi Minh City's airport, Tan Son Nhat International
Grade: Economy
Keys: 282, including 65 serviced apartments
Facilities:…
Olivier Daguzan named COO of AccorHotels’ HotelInvest UK division
Olivier Daguzan has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO) for AccorHotels’ HotelInvest division in the UK. He will take on the role in addition to heading the division in Benelux which he…
IHG expands Holiday Inn footprint in Germany
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the signing of eight new hotels within the Holiday Inn brand family in Germany.
The announcement comes as IHG has recently reported…
新加坡酒店房价下跌8%
2017年2月，新加坡平均房价经历了大幅下跌，主要原因是由于越来越多的可负担的客房进入了市场。
根据STR发布的最新月度报告，新加坡的平均客房价格在上月下跌了8.1%，不过仍保持高位，合计约193美元／晚。…
Japan draws up new Airbnb rules
The Japanese government has developed new regulations for home-sharing in the country, Bloomberg reports.
While home-sharing companies such as Airbnb already do business in Japan, the…
Seda Hotels plans major expansion in the Philippines
Seda Hotels has unveiled plans for a major expansion of its portfolio across the Philippines.
The hotel group, which is operated by Ayala Land Hotels & Resorts Corp (AHRC), will…
Best Western brings new upscale collection to Asia
Best Western has revealed plans to introduce its new upscale hotel concept, BW Premier Collection, to Asia.
The hotel group has signed an agreement with Thai real estate company,…
Radisson Blu arrives in Bengluru
Carlson Rezidor has introduced its upper-upscale Radisson Blu brand to Bengaluru.
The new Radisson Blu Atria Bengaluru opened on Monday 13 March 2017 in the capital of southern…
Mekhong wins Anantara elephant polo title – updated
Mekhong have won the King’s Cup elephant polo title in Bangkok.
The team prevailed after four days of matches and activities on the banks of the Chao Praya River, featuring 10 teams and…
London hotel sector on the rise
London’s hotel sector reported positive occupancy and rate growth in February, according to preliminary data for the month from STR.
Based on daily data from February, London reported the…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Bali, Hanoi, London and more
Sol House Bali Legian
Location: Walking distance Bali's Legian Beach
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 136
Facilities: Restaurant, rooftop area with large jacuzzi and DJ booth, 12 party rooms,…
Singapore hotel rates tumble 8%
Singapore's average hotel rate declined sharply in February 2017, as a wave of more affordable rooms entered the market.
According to the latest preliminary monthly data from STR, the…
Sandals to launch new UK tour operator
Sandals and Beaches Resorts will launch to the trade a new fully protected UK tour operator under the name of Unique Caribbean Holidays Limited (UCHL) on 10th April.
The move sees…
Wyndham Hotel Group expands footprint in Europe
Wyndham Hotel Group has announced the expansion of its development agreement for Super 8 with established partner GS Star.
In addition to expanding the brand in Germany, the agreement now…
Hotelbeds’ German business on the up
Destination Services, a provider of incoming services to the travel trade and part of Hotelbeds Group, has announced a year-on-year upsurge of 26% in bookings from the German source market…
London tops Europe for overnight visitor stays
London’s hotels and other accommodation recorded over 56 million overnight stays last year, more than any other city in Europe, new research reveals.
According to European Cities…
Capella unveils ultra-luxury hotel in Bangkok
Capella Hotel Group has revealed details of its first ever Thai property - a landmark ultra-luxury hotel located on the banks of the Chao Praya River in Bangkok.
Nicholas M. Clayton, CEO…
Children’s hotel collection arrives in Asia
A hotel collection created especially for families with young children has started targeting travellers in Asia Pacific.
The Little Guest Hotel Collection, which has 20 properties…
The latest appointments from American Express GBT, Peninsula and more
SANGHAMITRA BOSE has been appointed as American Express Global Business Travel's new general manager for Singapore. Ms Bose steps into the role from her previous position as director of…
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts expands in KSA with property in brand new city
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has entered a management agreement with Karan Gulf Services for a new hotel within Saudi Arabia’s Wa’ad Al Shamal industrial city.
The 237-room hotel is set…
Hilton surpasses 100,000-room-mark in EMEA
Hilton has passed the milestone of 100,000 rooms trading across its Europe, Middle East & Africa portfolio.
The news comes in a period of unprecedented global growth for the…
Taj brings new luxury to Amritsar
Taj has opened a brand new luxury hotel in the centre of Amritsar, in the northern Punjab region of India.
Located less than 12km from Amritsar airport, the new Taj Swarna is provides…
Bali Dynasty revamps to lure families
Bali Dynasty Resort is undertaking a renovation in order to better capture the family market.
The resort, which is located in the Kuta area of the island, is creating a series of…
Dorsett launches corporate bookers’ programme
Dorsett Hospitality International has unveiled a new programme that enables corporate bookers to earn points on their reservations.
The new ‘Dorsett Choice’ scheme got underway this…
Compass Hospitality to launch new luxury brand
Compass Hospitality, the Bangkok-based hotel group, will unveil its new luxury brand next month.
The opening of the Ananda Hua Hin Resort & Spa on 1 April 2017 will mark the…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Bali, Thailand, China, Brazil and more
Maison Aurelia Sanur by Préférence Hotels
Location: Slightly set back from the beach in the Sanur district of Bali, not far from the airport
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 41
Facilities:…
Dusit outlines plans for “unprecedented growth”
Dusit International is embarking on what is being described as the most significant period of expansion in the company’s history.
The Thai hotel group said that "an unprecedented period…
Rixos joins AccorHotels for global expansion
AccorHotels has continued its global expansion strategy by partnering with Rixos Hotels, the Turkey-based leisure resort specialist.
Under the new tie-up, AccorHotels and Rixos will…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Bangkok, New York, KL and more…
ibis Bangkok Impact
Location: Next to Impact, Thailand’s largest convention centre, in north Bangkok
Grade: Economy
Keys: 587
Facilities: Restaurant, café-bar, web corner
Meeting…
Dorsett sells Hong Kong hotel for US$58m
Dorsett Hospitality International has agreed to sells one of its hotels in Hong Kong.
Under the agreement with Golden Wheel Jasper, Dorsett will sell Silka West Kowloon for a total of…
文华东方酒店面临严峻挑战
文华东方酒店（Mandarin Oriental）在2016年遭受了盈利额的大幅下跌，主要原因是由于来自关键市场客户的需求降低。
本周，文华东方公布了全年的财政报告，显示集团盈利下跌38%至5520万港币，与前一年的8930万港币相比利润锐减38%。同时，文华东方的营业额也下降1%至13.2亿港币。…
RBH confirms plan to open new hotel in Edinburgh
Redefine|BDL Hotels (RBH) has confirmed it will manage the upcoming Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West hotel undertaken by Polcom Developments. The hotel is expected to open summer 2017.…
Scotts of Troon gets a makeover
One of Scotland’s largest hospitality groups, Buzzworks Holdings, has announced the renovation of its flagship restaurant, Scotts of Troon.
The ambitious project will see £500,000…
Nobu Hotels to open first European hotel in London in June
Located in the heart of London’s artistic quarter, Nobu Hotel Shoreditch will be the first European hotel from the internationally renowned Nobu Hotels brand.
The hotel will feature…
Mandarin Oriental profits fall in “challenging conditions”
Weak demand for Mandarin Oriental's hotels contributed to a sharp decline in the company's profits in 2016.
Releasing its full-year financial figures this week, the Hong Kong-based…
Alain Ducasse opens restaurant at InterContinental Hong Kong
World famous French chef Alain Ducasse has opened a new restaurant at the InterContinental Hong Kong.
Rech by Alain Ducasse, which becomes the first international outpost of the…
Where to Stay: new hotels from Banyan Tree, Movenpick, Hard Rock and more…
Banyan Tree Jiuzhaigou
Location: In a UNESCO-listed mountainous area, 2,500 metres above sea level in southwest China’s Sichuan province
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 209
Facilities:…
European hotel transaction volumes decline 25 percent
Hotel transaction volume across Europe reached €17.8 billion in 2016, down 25% on the previous year’s record volume, according to the annual European Hotel Transactions report, published…
Jumeirah Group in reshuffle to strengthen Dubai hotel teams
The Jumeirah Group has made several internal changes to its management team in Dubai to support the brand’s continued commitment to enhance and redefine the guest experience.
Margaret…
Rotana debuts in Africa with DRC property
Rotana has made its debut in Africa with the official opening of Kin Plaza Arjaan by Rotana in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The five-star hotel was…
STR reveals MEA hotel performance for January 2017
Hotels in the Middle East reported declines across the three key performance indicators, while hotels in Africa recorded positive results, according to January 2017 data from STR.…
Dusit plans US$1bn expansion of Bangkok hotel site
Dusit's flagship property in downtown Bangkok will be transformed under a new US$1 billion development plan.
The Thai hotel group has penned a new agreement with the Crown Property…
泗水温德姆酒店开业
2月24日，温德姆酒店集团（Wyndham Hotel Group）将温德姆酒店品牌带来印尼第二大城市泗水。
酒店前身为波尔们泗水中心酒店，是在一份新的管理协议签订后，加入温德姆酒店旗下。酒店位于Jalan Basuki Rahmat Boulevard，位于泗水市金融中心，距离Tunjungan广场－泗水最大的购物中心，仅几分钟步行的距离。…
Cheaper rates ‘good news for UK hotel sector’: TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor has announced the results of its 2017 Hotel Pricing Report, revealing global accommodation trends based on TripAdvisor hotel booking data.
Designed to highlight destinations…
Radisson turns Blu in Jammu
Carlson Rezidor has launched its upscale hotel brand, Radisson Blu, in the Indian city of Jammu.
Located on the eastern side of the Tawi River, less than 15 minutes' drive from Jammu…
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts takes its culinary expertise to new heights
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has rolled out its new vanilla-inspired savoury menu at all its properties, following the concept’s overwhelming success in Europe.
Discerning diners…
Saudi Arabia to roll out record number of hotel rooms in 2017
A record 68 new hotels spanning some 29,033 hotel rooms will open across Saudi Arabia this year, according to the Saudi Arabia Hotel Construction Overview report released by TOPHOTELPROJECTS…
Langham Hotels considers women-only Doha resort
Luxury hotel operator Langham Hotels is in discussions to open a women-only resort in Doha that will also include the world’s largest spa.
The Hong Kong-based hospitality group is due…
Hampton by Hilton lands at Bristol Airport
Hilton’s Hampton by Hilton brand has unveiled its newest property, Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport on the doorstep of England’s third largest regional airport.
The 201-room hotel,…
Danesfield House launches Easter family deals
Danesfield House Hotel & Spa in Buckinghamshire is offering special family deals this Easter including free stays for children under five.
Cots and extra beds are available for…
Butlin’s to launch new Fairground Apartments at Skegness
Butlin’s has confirmed it will open its new Fairground Apartments at its Skegness resort later this year.
With 93 new apartments planned, the Fairground Apartments follow the popular…
Hampton by Hilton Aberdeen Airport opens for business
Hilton’s Hampton by Hilton brand has announced the opening of its newest property in the UK, Hampton by Hilton Aberdeen Airport.
The 155 guest room hotel joins three Hilton…
Imperial Hotel Blackpool joins RBH portfolio
Redefine|BDL Hotels (RBH) has welcomed the Imperial Hotel Blackpool to its portfolio.
The addition of the 4-star property, which boasts a seafront location on the North Promenade,…
Warner Leisure offers big discounts on 2017/18 bookings
Warner Leisure Hotels is offering a guaranteed 40% off 1000s of rooms throughout 2017 and 50% off 2018 stays on selected breaks and room types across the Warner property portfolio for…
European hotel performance improves in January
Hotels in Europe reported growth across the three key performance metrics in January 2017, according to data from STR.
Key results:
Europe
Occupancy: +5.1% to 57.1%
Average daily…
UK serviced apartment sector gears up for record-breaking 2017
The Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP) has predicted record growth in the sector this year with 2,600 new units set to open in the UK in 2017, a 13.8% increase on current…
Singapore lab breathes lyf into Ascott’s new brand
Ascott has created a new "living lab" to test its new social apartment brand, lyf.
First unveiled in November 2016, lyf is being created for - and by - the millennial market in…
Emirates opens celebrity chef restaurant at Changi Airport
The Emirates Group has partnered with celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck to open a new restaurant at Singapore's Changi Airport.
Located at Terminal 3, The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck will be…
国内首家臻品之选Tribute Portfolio酒店亮相上海
万豪国际集团宣布旗下独立酒店精选集合品牌臻品之选Tribute Portfolio™在中国的首家酒店于佘山耀世新生。上海佘山茂御臻品之选酒店位于著名的松江佘山国家旅游度假区，距离上海市中心约46公里，酒店将提供令人兴奋的“独行一帜”的下榻体验，同时，宾客们也将受益于万豪旗下最具全球化的忠诚顾客计划。…
Marriott brings new hotel brand to China
Marriott International has introduced another new hotel brand to China with the addition of a resort in Shanghai.
The Tribute Portfolio, which was originally created by Starwood, has…
Cathay brews special in-flight beer
Cathay Pacific has developed a type of beer that has been specially brewed to be enjoyed at 35,000 feet.
Named "Betsy", after Cathay's first aircraft, the new craft beer will be…
The latest appointments from AccorHotels, ANA, Dusit and more
PAUL STEVENS has become CEO of Accor Plus, AccorHotels’ reward programme. He joined AccorHotels in 1997, holding several GM positions before leaving in 2004. He then returned as a GM and…
Nicolas Sarkozy joins AccorHotels’ board
Nicolas Sarkozy, the former French President, has taken a seat on AccorHotels' board of directors.
The move follows the hotel group's decision to create an "International Strategy…
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton named business hotel of the year
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton has been awarded Business Hotel of the Year 2017 (Edinburgh & Lothians) at the regional Scottish Hotel Awards.
The hotel subsequently secured a…
AccorHotels to host Indian showcase
AccorHotels will visit India next month, hosting events to showcase of its hotels and resorts to the local travel trade, as well as providing updates on its latest developments, products…
Pandaw trains underprivileged youths in Myanmar
Pandaw Expeditions, the river cruise operator, has partnered with a restaurant in Myanmar to launch a new training programme for teenagers from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Sanon, the…
Brain Waves: HKIA’s new robot, Skyscanner helps plan public holidays, and more…
HKIA appoints robot "ambassador"
Hong Kong International Airport has employed a new staff member - a humanoid robot called Timmy. The airport's "ambassador", Timmy was initially…
Guilty pleasures of business travel revealed
New results reveal professionals across Great Britain are enjoying business trips as a form of escape.
According to a survey of over 1,000 business travellers, commissioned by Best…
World’s first Pullman hotel gets a facelift
Pullman Bangkok King Power, which became the world’s first Pullman hotel when it opened in 2007, has completed a major renovation project.
The downtown property has revamped its…
Where to Stay: New hotels in China, the US, Vietnam and more
The St Regis Changsha
Location: On the 48th to 63rd floors of one of the tallest skyscrapers in Changsha, the capital of China's Hunan province
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 188
Facilities:…
Bali hotel occupancy rises, but at what cost?
Bali's hotel occupancy rebounded last year, rising more than 4% following a challenging 2015. But at what cost?
According to the latest report from C9 Hotelworks and Horwath HTL, this…
ASAP appoints new chairman
The Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP) - the not-for-profit trade body for the serviced apartment sector - has announced that Richard Whittaker, director of Supplier…
RBH appointment to steer European expansion
Redefine|BDL Hotels (RBH) has announced that Tom Goldscheider has joined the company as director of Business Development.
Based in Frankfurt, Germany, Goldscheider – formerly of…
Peninsula breaks ground on first hotel in Myanmar
Construction work has commenced on the Peninsula Yangon, the luxury brand's first ever hotel in Myanmar.
A ground-breaking ceremony was held this week at the site of the former…
Singapore-based Mapletree seals Oakwood purchase
Mapletree, the Singapore-based real estate company, has completed a major deal to acquire Oakwood, the global serviced apartment company.
The agreement, which follows Mapletree's…
Premier Inn opens 750th hotel in the UK
Premier Inn has officially opened its 750th hotel in the UK. The £28.3 million addition, located in Chiswick, expands on the brand’s portfolio in the British capital.
Simon Ewins,…
Hard Rock reveals details of first hotel in China
Hard Rock Hotels has confirmed that its first hotel in mainland China will open this summer, located in the southern city of Shenzhen.
Forming part of the Mission Hills golf…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Singapore, the Maldives, Greek Islands and more…
Hotel G Singapore (pictured above)
Location: Close to Singapore's main shopping street, Orchard Road, and few minutes away from Bugis and Dhoby Ghaut MRT stations
Grade: Upper-upscale…
Hilton accelerates hotel development
Hilton Worldwide added 354 new properties to its global portfolio in 2016, or almost one new opening per day.
By the end of the year, the company's collection had increased to 4,922…
Best Western brings new economy hotel concept to Asia
Best Western has announced details of its first ever SureStay Hotel Group project in Asia, following the launch of the budget hotel franchise concept late last year.
First unveiled in…
2017亚洲在建酒店增加
2017年年初，亚太地区酒店客房的发展建造工程显出超过了去年，新数据显示。
根据STR上个月的月度数据表示，在2017年1月，总共有1176座酒店的270，803间客房在建造中，就客房而言年度增长6.2%。…
Lego hotel to open at Dubai Parks and Resorts
DXB Entertainments and Merlin Entertainments Group are bringing the first Legoland Hotel to the Middle East.
The ultimate family-fun hotel will open at Dubai Parks and Resorts, the…
STR reveals Middle East and Africa hotel pipeline for January 2017
STR’s January 2017 Pipeline Report reveals 159,581 rooms in 556 hotel projects Under Contract in the Middle East and 58,850 rooms in 313 projects Under Contract in Africa.
Under Contract…
Capital Centre Arjaan achieves healthy 2016 performance
Capital Centre Arjaan by Rotana has reported a healthy 2016 performance excelling across several key indicators.
Guest and colleague engagement ranked highly, with the Abu Dhabi…
Dusit exchanges staff with Japan’s Prince Hotels
Dusit International has entered the next phase of its alliance with Japan's Prince Hotels, with the launch of a staff exchange programme this month.
The companies first joined forces…
Asian hotel development speeds up in 2017
The number of new hotel rooms under construction across the Asia Pacific region at the start of 2017 is significantly higher than it was at the beginning of last year, new data has…
Redefine|BDL Hotels receives BDRC awards
Six properties within Redefine|BDL Hotels’ (RBH’s) portfolio have received BDRC Continental accreditations.
The properties, managed by the UK’s leading independent hotel management…
European hotel pipeline contracts in January
New data from STR shows 163,648 rooms in 1,038 hotel projects Under Contract in Europe, representing a 2.2% decrease in rooms Under Contract compared with January 2016.
Under Contract…
Brain Waves: Room service robots, airport jackets, and more…
Singapore hotel employs room service robot
The M Social Singapore hotel has started employing a robot to deliver room service to its guests. Developed by Savioke, the robot can navigate…
Travelodge appoints new COO
Travelodge has confirmed that Craig Bonnar has been appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer.
Craig will report directly to CEO Peter Gowers and be a member of the group’s…
China to get first Hyatt Centric hotels
Hyatt will bring its new lifestyle hotel brand, Hyatt Centric, to China in the coming years.
The company revealed plans for the Hyatt Centric Boao Gold Coast and Hyatt Centric Sanya…
Singapore hotels hit by weak demand
RevPAR at hotels in Singapore declined in January 2017, as weak demand failed to keep pace with rising room supply.
According to STR's preliminary monthly data for the Lion City, this…
AccorHotels seeks sporting boost with Rugby League World Cup
AccorHotels is aiming to enhance its fan base in Oceania by partnering the Rugby League World Cup.
The hotel group has become the Official Accommodation Partner of the tournament,…
Top four tips to keep your hotel competitive in 2017
Step into a respectable hotel’s front office and you’re greeted by a picture of calm. Everything seems to happen with a graceful air – nobody’s in a hurry, nothing looks disorganized. As…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Sri Lanka, the US and Czech Republic
Jie Jie Beach by Jetwing
Location: Overlooking the Indian Ocean in Panadura, on Sri Lanka's southwest coast, 1.5 hours' drive from Colombo
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 180
Facilities:…
Como unveils results of year-long Bangkok renovation
Como Hotels & Resorts has completed a year-long renovation at its luxury property in Bangkok.
All 169 rooms and suites at the Como Metropolitan Bangkok have been refurbished, with…
Taj rebrands to segment portfolio
Indian hotel giant Taj has announced plans to update its brand name and services, in an effort to more clearly define its portfolio.
The company, which is owned by The Indian Hotels…
Serviced apartment sector defies challenges in 2016
ASAP and STR have revealed in new research that the serviced apartment sector in the UK achieved full year occupancy of 81% in 2016.
While 2016 was widely recognised as a more challenging…
Face-to-Face: Deirdre Wells, UKinbound
UK tourism boomed in 2016 - what are the key factors driving this growth?
I think it’s our wonderful tourism product, and our collaboration with the great campaign our national tourist…
TripAdvisor ranks nine Mövenpick properties amongst world’s top one percent
TripAdvisor has named nine Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts properties among the world’s top one percent in its 15th TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards.
Based on reviews and opinions…
Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates promotes Slim Zaiane to GM
Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates has promoted Slim Zaiane to General Manager.
With 15 years of experience in luxury hospitality in Europe, working with international chains…
Holiday Inn Muscat Al Seeb GM wins IHG accolade
Laura Eggleton, General Manager of Action Hotel’s Holiday Inn Muscat Al Seeb, has been awarded the prestigious IHG General Manager of the Year Award for the India, Middle East and Africa…
Hilton, AccorHotels and Louvre Hotels Group CEOs to headline AHIC
Global leaders from some of the world’s largest hotel chains will take to the stage at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2017 (AHIC), being held at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai from April…
Bourne Leisure launches ‘Agency/Homeworker of the Month’ award
Bourne Leisure has launched its ‘Agency/Homeworker of the Month’ award. Created to reward agents who are going that extra mile for the Bourne Leisure brands, the award will focus on a range…
Prince Hotels to reopen upgraded Tokyo flagship
Prince Hotels has almost completed a major renovation of its flagship property, the Tokyo Prince Hotel.
The hotel will reopen on 1 April 2017 following a project to upgrade all 462…
Maldives report 9.8% increase in UK visitors
The Maldives reported a 9.8% increase in UK tourists during the year, equating to 101,843 Brits visiting the archipelago compared to 92,775 in 2015.
UK visitor numbers are expected…
Club Med celebrates record-breaking 2016
After opening its bookings for Winter 17/18, Club Med has delivered an all-time high in sales with an increase of 213% compared to last year.
Online bookings for the UK also…
YTL Hotels launches fifth UK property in London
YTL Hotels has announced its fifth property in the UK with the acquisition of Threadneedles Hotel, its second Autograph Collection property in the country.
Situated in the heart of…
Doubletree by Hilton Greenwich opens for business
Hilton has opened its first Doubletree property in Greenwich, London. DoubleTree by Hilton London Greenwich is located close to the area’s main attractions, including the historic World…
Kostas Sfaltos appointed GM of Bulgari Hotel London
Seasoned hotelier Kostas Sfaltos has joined Bulgari Hotel London as General Manager.
In his new role Sfaltos will oversee property operations, business development, brand positioning,…
Leisure operators leading UK hotel industry growth: HVS
A growing divide is emerging in the UK’s hotel sector between the performance of leisure-based hotels compared with primarily business-orientated properties, according to the latest Hotel…
Worldhotels sold to US company
Worldhotels, the Germany-based hotel sales, marketing and distribution company, has been sold to a company in the US.
The deal will significantly expand the international portfolio of…
Phuket tourism boosted by Russian rebound
Russian arrivals to Phuket have now rebounded, but the crackdown on so-called "zero-baht" tourism from China has hindered growth.
According to a new report from C9 Hotelworks, total…
Crowne Plaza revamps MICE space in Queenstown
IHG has upgraded the conference and banqueting facilities at the Crowne Plaza Queenstown.
The half-a-million-dollar refurbishment has covered all of the New Zealand hotel's function…
Millennium Hotels reopens historic Broadway Theatre
Millennium Hotels & Resorts has restored and reopened an historic theatre in New York.
As part of a project undertaken with the Ambassador Theatre Group, the 112-year-old Hudson…
Where to Stay: New hotels in China, Thailand, Hawaii and Florida
Hyatt Regency Xiamen Wuyuanwan
Location: Part of an upscale complex in the centre of the city, in southeast China's Fujian province
Grade: Upper-upscale
Keys: 301
Facilities:…
Tourico Holidays merges with Hotelbeds
Tourico Holiday, the US-based travel wholesaler, is joining Europe's Hotelbeds Group following the announcement of a major industry merger.
Under the agreement, Tourico will join…
GHA selects Sabre as alternative hotel platform
The Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) has decided to start using the Sabre as an alternative distribution platform for its members.
Under the agreement, GHA’s collection of more than 550…
Marco Polo develops new flagship hotel in home city
Marco Polo Hotels has revealed plans to launch its new luxury brand, Niccolo, in its home city of Hong Kong.
The project will see the historic Murray Building in Hong Kong's Central…
Brain Waves: Social robots, in-room wine pourers, and more…
Explore gets emotional to help customers choose the right holiday
Adventure travel company Explore is using emotion-tracking software to help customers choose their perfect trip. The…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Laos, Australia, the US and more
Banyan Tree's The Grand Luang Prabang
Location: On the banks of the Mekong River in the UNESCO-listed town of Luang Prabang, northern Laos
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 75
Facilities:…
Malaysia’s YTL acquires London hotel
Malaysia's YTL Hotels has acquired a Marriott-branded property in London.
The 74-room Threadneedles Hotel, which is part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, is located in London's…
Staycity opens Marseille aparthotel
Aparthotel operator Staycity Aparthotels has opened the first of two new properties planned for France in Marseille.
Staycity already operates an aparthotel in the popular 10th district…
AccorHotels signs Novotel London Stansted
AccorHotels has made a major new signing at London Stansted Airport. The Novotel London Stansted has been signed under a franchise agreement and will be operated by Arora Hotels a division…
IHG confirms card fraud at multiple hotels
IHG has become the latest hotel group to admit to cyber-security breaches at its properties.
The incident came to light on 28 December 2016, when IHG revealed that it was…
AccorHotels acquisition boosts private rental portfolio
AccorHotels is continuing its expansion-through-acquisition strategy with a bid to purchase 100% of Travel Keys, one of the leading players in the vacation rental market.
European…
Best Western adds 300 new beds in Greater London
Best Western Great Britain has announced 300 new beds in the Greater London area with the opening of three new build Best Western Plus properties in Croydon, Vauxhall and Wembley. This is…
W Hotels to debut in Melbourne
W Hotels, the former Starwood luxury brand now operated by Marriott, has unveiled plans to make its debut in Melbourne in 2020.
The new-build property will rise on Collins Street in…
Peninsula takes off with Chinese private jet tours
The Peninsula Hotels has teamed up with Imperial Tours, the high-end Chinese tour operator, to offer its guests the chance to experience some of China's top attractions by private jet.…
Plaza Premium opens Chinese restaurant Sydney Airport
Plaza Premium, the Hong Kong-based airport lounge operator, has unveiled a new Chinese restaurant at Sydney International Airport.
The Terrace Chinese Kitchen is based on The Terrace,…
DoubleTree by Hilton expands UK footprint
DoubleTree by Hilton has introduced an additional 12 properties to its UK portfolio in the past 12 months and now welcomes guests at more than 30 hotels throughout the country.
Eight…
Travelodge opens first hotel in Andover
UK budget hotel chain Travelodge has officially opened its first hotel in Andover. The purpose built 76-room hotel, which features a Bar Café and onsite parking, is situated at Andover…
Hard Rock欲在日本建立赌场酒店
近日，Hard Rock International推出了一个新的部门来支持其于日本的业务扩张。
日本Hard Rock LLC将由CEO Edward Tracy带领，其曾经于Sands China和Trump集团担任领导角色。
Hard Rock并不是首次来到日本，其在日本的首家咖啡厅于1983年开业。目前，在整个日本总共有6家Hard Rock咖啡厅，位于东京、…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Myanmar, Nigeria, Thailand and more
Best Western Thousand Island Hotel
Location: On the waterfront in Nyaung Shwe, the gateway city to Myanmar's Lake Inle
Grade: Midscale
Keys: 48
Facilities: Riverfront cafe, rooftop…
Mövenpick takes over luxury Hua Hin resort
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has secured the contract to manage a luxury resort in Hua Hin, on Thailand's Gulf coast.
The existing Asara Villa & Suite Resort is a 96-key property…
BHMAsia to open eight hotels as Asian expansion accelerates
BHMAsia, the Bangkok-based hotel group, is planning to following up its record year in 2016 with the opening of multiple new properties this year.
The company, which operates the X2,…
AccorHotels, Qatar Airways offer point redemptions
Two of the world's leading travel companies have joined forces to reward their most loyal customers with new redemption options.
AccorHotels and Qatar Airways will now link their loyalty…
Preferred generated US$1bn for hotels in 2016
Preferred Hotels & Resorts generated more than US$1 billion in reservations revenue for its member properties last year.
Releasing its full-year results this week, the company…
easyHotel lands in Birmingham
Business travellers to Birmingham will soon be able to take advantage of a new ‘super budget’ branded hotel.
easyHotel is set to open its first property in the city, located a short…
Brexit sparks ‘spacation’ trend
With Brexit looming and the value of the pound at a low, an increasing number of Brits are remaining in the UK and prioritising relaxation during their time off, according to Europe’s…
Dur Hospitality launches first annual roadshow
Dur Hospitality’s hotel operation division has launched its first annual roadshow.
The event kicked off in Riyadh on January 24th at Riyadh Palace Hotel, and will continue with…
Where to Stay: New hotels in India, the US, Sri Lanka and more
Jetwing Colombo Seven
Location: Ward Place, in the centre of Sri Lanka's capital city
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 70 plus 28 serviced apartments
Facilities: Rooftop restaurant, bar, pool…
Steigenberger unveils first India hotel
Steigenberger, the German hotel group, has announced the details of its first property in India.
Deutsche Hospitality, Steigenberger's parent company, formed a joint venture with…
Best Western’s Sure bet for 2017
Best Western says it has high hopes for its new ‘white label’ franchise model, SureStay Hotel Group, in 2017, including the launch of the new concept in Asia.
Since launching the…
Hard Rock sets division for Japanese casino resorts
Hard Rock International has launched a new division to support its expansion in Japan.
The new Hard Rock Japan LLC will be headed up by CEO Edward Tracy, who previously led Sands…
春节假日4天全国接待超2.5亿旅游人次
经国家旅游局数据中心综合测算，在今年农历新年假期前4日，中国旅客完成了约2.5亿趟境内出行。
春节假日前四天（1月27-30日）全国旅游接待总人数累计25810万人次，同比增长14.2%；实现旅游收入累计3160亿元，同比增长16%。…
Business leaders plan revamp of Iran’s hospitality industry
In the run-up to the first Iran Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference (IHTIC) in Tehran, organiser, Bench Events, has praised Iran’s commitment to boost economic growth and transform the…
Abu Dhabi arrivals rocket in 2016
Abu Dhabi achieved record numbers of hotel guests in 2016, Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) figures reveal.
The emirate received more than 4.4 million guest…
Diversification key to hospitality industry’s future, AHIC briefing reveals
This year’s Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) will focus on diversification in the hospitality sector in response to the challenges faced by the region, according to the conclusions…
Rove opens third Dubai property
Rove has opened its third property in Dubai; Rove Healthcare City.
Emaar Hospitality Group plans to open 10 Rove properties by 2020, bringing 3,700 new hotel rooms to market.…
All-inclusive deals to Isle of Man launched
Online tour operator VisitIOM.co.uk, a member of the Online Regional Travel Group (ORTG), is partnering with the Sefton Group to provide all-inclusive package holidays to the Isle of Man…
Best Western honours hotel partners
Best Western Great Britain has recognised the loyalty of its members by staging the Best Western Awards, supported by Taittinger.
The ceremony, which is part of the Annual Members…
Where to Stay: New hotels in London, Jakarta, LA and more…
Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square (pictured above)
Location: In the former headquarters of the Port of London Authority, in the city's business district near Tower Bridge…
酒店巨头来到缅甸
全球最大的酒店集团之一在缅甸新开了首座酒店。
温德姆（Wyndham），在全球拥有约8000座酒店的集团，近日推出了仰光Tryp酒店，一座位于缅甸最大城市的新酒店。这也是以城市生活为主题的Tryp酒店首次来到东南亚。
“缅甸正迅速成为一个备受国际旅客欢迎的目的地，感谢越来越多外来资本的流入以及仰光快速扩张的国际机场建设，”Barry…
Indonesia’s Tauzia launches sixth hotel brand
Indonesia's Tauzia Hotel Management has unveiled its sixth brand, Harris Vertu Hotels, which will be rolled out both domestically and overseas.
The new concept will focus on…
Hotel booking app forms partnership with Chelsea FC
HotelTonight, the mobile app for last-minute hotel bookings, has announced a partnership with English Premier League leader Chelsea Football Club. Beginning with Chelsea’s February 4 match…
Karl Emerick appointed GM of Crowne Plaza Felbridge
Karl Emerick has been appointed general manager at the 116-bedroom Felbridge Hotel and Spa, East Grinstead, Sussex which is undergoing a £3 million plus upgrade in line with its rebranding…
Hotel giant makes debut in Myanmar
One of the world's largest hotel groups has opened its first ever property in Myanmar.
Wyndham, which has a global network of almost 8,000 hotels, has launched the Tryp Yangon, a…
澳大利亚酒店房价创新高
由入住率增长的拉动，澳大利亚酒店的平均房价也在同步增长。
根据STR最新发布的数据显示，2016年12月澳大利亚平均房价达到约151美元，与2015年相比增长3.2％，同时创造了单月最高房价纪录。
就全年来看，澳大利亚平均房价增长了1.3%至184.65澳元，入住率上升0.9%达到75.4%。平均每间房可赢利额也上升2.2%至139.84澳元。…
ME hotels report negative 2016 results: STR
Hotels in the Middle East reported negative total-year 2016 results, while hotels in Africa showed mixed performance when reported in U.S. dollar constant currency, according to STR.…
Belmond appoints new development director for MEAI
Belmond has appointed David Grossniklaus as Senior Director of Development Middle East, Africa and India.
Based in Belmond’s newly-opened development office in the heart of the Dubai…
New-build AVANI hotel planned for Dubai
Minor Hotels has signed a management agreement with UAE-based master developer Nakheel for a new AVANI hotel in Dubai.
The 372-key AVANI Ibn Battuta Dubai Hotel will be developed by…
Record number of struggling families awarded a break in 2016
Support from the travel and tourism industry helped the Family Holiday Association to provide a record 5,184 struggling families with a day trip or short break in 2016.
This 38%…
Oberoi unveils new additions to international portfolio
Oberoi, the Indian luxury hotel group, will continue to expand its international portfolio this year with the opening of two new resorts in the UAE and Morocco.
Following the opening of a…
Chinese investment to revamp Great Barrier Reef island resort
An upscale resort in the Great Barrier Reef will undergo a multi-million dollar revamp, funded by its Chinese owners.
The China Capital Investment Group (CCIG) will spend AU$50 million…
Australian hotel rates hit record high
Hotels in Australia are cashing in on strong demand by raising room rates to record levels.
According to the latest data from STR, the country's average daily rate (ADR) reached…
Where to Stay: New hotels in India, Indonesia, China, the US and more
Oaks Bodhgaya
Location: In the Indian town of Bodhgaya, a UNESCO site where Buddha is said to have found enlightenment
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 78
Facilities: Gymnasium, a rooftop…
日本酒店平均房价上涨
在刚过去的2016年，日本酒店业经历了平均房价（ADR）的显著上升。
根据STR发布的全年数据显示，日本的平均房价增长了5.2％至15，396日元，部分归功于日元的走强，在2016年日元兑换美元升值了10%。这也是自2011年以来，日元的首次升值。…
泰国酒店业良好收尾2016
泰国酒店业在2016年表现良好，平均入住率达到75%，房价也在不断增长。
根据STR公布的全年数据，泰国正从2014年经历的政治动荡中很快的恢复起来，连续两年酒店业表现强势。这也和泰国旅游业回温的改善相符合，泰国在2015年和2016年相继创造了新的达到旅客访问纪录。…
Banyan Tree develops beachfront condos in Phuket
Banyan Tree has revealed plans to develop its first condominium project in Thailand, under the Angsana brand.
The new beachfront development will rise on the shores of Bang Tao Beach,…
Japanese hotel rates rise in 2016
Japan's hotel sector experienced a steady increase in ADR (average daily rate) last year.
According to the full-year data from STR, the country's ADR climbed 5.2% to JPY15,396…
US budget hotel group moves into India
G6 Hospitality, the US-based budget hotel group, has taken its first steps into India's fast-growing hotel sector.
The company, which operates the Motel 6, Studio 6 and Hotel 6 brands…
Chinese real estate company invests in Banyan Tree
Banyan Tree has formed a new joint venture with Vanke, the Chinese real estate company.
Under the partnership the two companies have created Banyan Tree China (BTC) to take control of…
Phuket hoteliers join forces to promote island
The recently-launched Phuket Hotels Association has unveiled its new “Brand Phuket”, which is aimed creating a unified marketing stance for the popular Thai resort island.
Unveiled at…
Brain Waves: Hyatt’s sound fans, Emirates’ eco-blankets, and more…
Hyatt trials sleeping fans at US hotel
Hyatt has teamed up with Adaptive Sound Technologies for a new solution designed to improve its guests’ sleep quality. The Hyatt Place Nashville…
Novotel revamps rooms in Hong Kong
To mark its 25th anniversary, the Novotel Century Hong Kong has unveiled the results of a major refurbishment.
All of the hotel's 510 rooms and suites have now been updated, with…
Thailand hotels end year on a high
Thailand's hotel sector performed well in 2016, with occupancy reaching an average of 75% and room rates increasing.
According to the full-year data from STR, Thailand has recovered…
Hilton targets independent upscale hotels with new brand
Hilton Worldwide has launched its 14th hotel brand, the Tapestry Collection, which is targeted at the independent upscale sector.
Becoming the company's second "collection" following…
Oaks debuts in India with new Bodhgaya hotel
Oaks Hotels & Resorts, the Australian brand acquired by Thailand's Minor Hotels, has made its debut in India with the opening of the opening of Oaks Bodhgaya.
The new hotel is located…
Hotel room rates decline by 12 percent across UK
New data from HRS – Global Hotel Solutions - has revealed that average room rates in the UK have dropped across the country by nearly 12% in 2016 compared with 2015.
Despite rates…
OTAs present ‘moderate threat’ to hotel industry
A new survey from Travel Technology Europe has revealed that the majority of technology buyers (57%) believe there is a moderate threat from OTAs (online travel agents) to non-proactive…
Fairmont St Andrews joins Clean the World initiative
Fairmont St Andrews has joined the Clean the World hospitality initiative, which will see the five-star Scottish resort donate its soaps and discarded hygiene products to be recycled for…
European hotel pipeline contracts in December
STR’s December 2016 Pipeline Report shows 155,434 rooms in 1,017 projects Under Contract in Europe. The total represents a 4.0% decrease in rooms Under Contract compared with December 2015.…
Sykes Cottages reports surge in staycations
Brits are going crazy for staycations according to Sykes Cottages, which has announced a 32% increase on domestic holiday bookings in January 2017 versus last year.
The Lake District in…
Travelodge pursues UK expansion plans
One of the UK’s leading budget hotel chains, Travelodge, has officially opened its second and largest hotel in Kings Lynn.
The 68-room hotel, which is situated at Hardwick Business Retail…
Mövenpick accelerates expansion in record year
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts signed a record number of management contracts for new properties in 2016.
The Swiss hotel group, which already operated 83 hotels worldwide, penned…
Hyatt gets new wellness brand in multi-million dollar deal
Hyatt has acquired a wellness resort and spa company for US$215 million.
The hotel group has purchased the Miraval Group from an affiliate of KSL Capital Partners, which owns and…
Marriott to build new HQ and hotel
Marriott International has unveiled plans to develop its new corporate headquarters and a hotel project in the US state of Maryland.
The US$600 million development in downtown…
STR：Airbnb与传统酒店竞争仍需努力
在酒店入住率高的市场，Airbnb的入住率也实现最高。但整体看来，Airbnb的入住率和房价都要低于同级酒店的入住率和房价。
近日，STR进行了一次史无前例的独立研究，分析对比了全球13大主要市场内自2013年12月1日到2016年7月31日这32个月的Airbnb房源和酒店的业绩数据。分析结果包括对各领域的入住率调查结果，以及对酒店间夜和房价变化的趋势统计。…
Research reveals Airbnb’s rising influence on hospitality trends
An unprecedented independent analysis by STR has revealed the rising influence of Airbnb on the hospitality sector.
Among its key findings are that Airbnb occupancy was the highest…
Asian hotelier brings Playboy Bunnies back to New York
The legendary Playboy Club will relaunch in New York later this year, thanks to a Hong Kong-based hotel group.
Cachet Hotel Group, which includes Shanghai's URBN Hotel among its…
