Hilton swallows neighbouring hotel in Shenzhen
Hilton's waterfront hotel in Shenzhen has expanded by incorporating a neighbouring property as its new wing.
The former Nanhai Hotel has now been swallowed by the Hilton Shenzhen Shekou…
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Where to Stay: new hotels in China, India, Australia and more
Element Foshan Nanhai
Location: In Shishan Town, close to Nanhai Central Park in southern China's Guangdong province
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 329
Facilities: Restaurant, lounge, 24/7…
Flight Centre agrees to acquire Asian hotel group
Flight Centre Travel Group has agreed to acquire Bespoke Hospitality Management Asia (BHMAsia), the Bangkok-based hotel management company.
The acquisition will be the Australia's based…
Atmosphere hotels & resorts expands with Oblu Select
Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts is opening another Maldives resort, the OBLU SELECT at Sangeli.
Opening on 1 July 2018, the resort is a new, high quality, four-star deluxe resort,…
Award-Winning Lip Smacking Foodie Tours Adds Venetian|Palazzo Experiences
Las Vegas' Highest Rated Dining Experience Offering Two New Opportunities to Taste the Town
LAS VEGAS, July 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Take the most acclaimed restaurants, add in the most…
Haven is offering agents educational breaks from £99
Haven is giving agents the chance to spend a three or four night break with their families from £99 per family staying in a deluxe caravan.
Agents can experience the product with a…
Travellanda sees sharp rise in Australian sales
Travellanda, the global bedbank, has reported a sharp increase in its Australian sales and plans to ramp up is operations in the country.
In the most recent fiscal year ending 31 March…
W酒店上海外滩开幕 加速中国扩张
上海外滩W酒店已于2017年6月30日正式营业，这是大中华区第五家旗舰W酒店；W酒店正以迅猛之势布局中国，2019年旗下酒店将达到十家。
“上海作为世界上最具代表性的国际大都市之一，有美轮美奂的夜生活，极具个性的时尚氛围以及对新潮未来的不懈追求，而这些，都使这座城市成为展现 W 酒店品牌理念的理想之都。 ” W 酒店全球品牌领导人 Anthony Ingham 说道： “…
Atlantis, The Palm’s waterpark is awarded best in Dubai and the Middle East
Aquaventure Waterpark at Atlantis, The Palm was awarded the Best Waterpark in Dubai and the Middle East and Fourth Best Waterpark in the World at the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards.…
Indonesia’s Archipelago moves into Cuba
Archipelago International, the Indonesian hotel group, has moved out of Asia for the first time with the signing of its first property in Cuba.
The Jakarta-based company has penned an…
Pan Pacific pens Danang hotel deal
Pan Pacific has signed an agreement to manage a brand new beachfront hotel in Danang.
The Singapore-based hotel group has teamed up with MBLand Holdings and Tonkin Properties, which…
Where to Stay: new hotels from Fairmont, Regent, Hilton and more
Hilton Garden Inn Singapore Serangoon
Location: Singapore's Little India district
Grade: Midscale
Keys: 328
Facilities: Restaurant, 24-hour "grab and go" F&B outlet, fitness…
Brain Waves: easyJet asks Alexa, world’s thinnest hotel TV, and more
easyJet offers flight status checks by Amazon Alexa
easyJet has become the first European carrier to allow its passengers to check their flight status using Amazon Alexa. The low-cost…
AccorHotels adds trio in Myanmar
AccorHotels has signed a major new agreement for three properties in Myanmar.
The partnership with LP Holding will kick off with the opening of the Mercure Mandalay Hill Resort in the…
Shinta Mani Hotels rebrands and expands with Bill Bensley
Shinta Mani, which operates two luxury boutique hotels in Cambodia, has rebranded its two existing properties and unveiled plans to launch two more, in partnership with acclaimed…
Thailand’s Absolute Hotels moves into Europe with Vienna House
Absolute Hotel Services (AHS), the Bangkok-based company that operates the Eastin and U Hotels brands, has signed a major deal that will allow it to expand in Europe.
The company has…
Make Holidays Greener returns for 2017
Make Holidays Greener, the annual campaign led by ABTA in partnership with Travelife for Hotels & Accommodations, is returning for the summer.
The campaign runs from July 1 throughout…
Japan creates new rules for home-sharing
The Japanese government has passed a series of new laws governing home-sharing and short-term rentals.
The regulations, which could have a major impact on companies like Airbnb,…
Where to Stay: new hotels from Nobu, Melia, Swire and more…
The Junei Hotel, Kyoto
Location: Within the grounds of the Kyoto Imperial Palace Gardens West, in the centre of Japan's cultural capital
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 8, all styled on traditional…
Dusit Bangkok confirms last day ahead of rebuild
Dusit International has revealed that its flagship hotel, Dusit Thani Bangkok, will close on 16 April 2018 as it embarks on a major expansion project.
The US$1 billion development of the…
W Hotels kicks off major expansion in China
W Hotels has opened its new flagship property in Shanghai, kicking off a major expansion of its portfolio in China.
The new W Shanghai The Bund, which is located on the North Bund between…
Where to Stay: new hotels in Vietnam, China and Australia
Fusion Resort Phu Quoc
Location: Cua Can Bay in the north of southern Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 97 pool villas with up to five bedrooms
Facilities: Several…
10,000 hotel rooms under construction in the Philippines
There are currently more than 10,000 new hotel rooms under construction in the Philippines.
According to a new report by TopHotelProjects, the nationwide pipeline of 10,713 rooms covers…
Bedswithease set for best ever trading year
Bedwithease has announced that it is set for its 'best ever trading year' in its 15-year history, with annual growth predicted at +25% compared with last year.
At a VIP agent summer…
Small Luxury Hotels of the World introduces three more properties
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has introduced three new hotels – two of which are newly opening this summer.
Travel Agents booking with SLH can earn commission ranging from…
IHG sets sights on South Korea
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced plans for a major expansion of its operations and portfolio in South Korea.
The company currently operates nine hotels in the country…
Centara appoints Aviareps as its Middle East representative
Centara Hotels & Resorts recently appointed Aviareps to conduct the hospitality brand’s sales promotion activities within the Arabian Gulf countries of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar,…
andBeyond Phinda Rock Lodge reopens with new look
andBeyond Phinda Rock Lodge in South Africa is celebrating 20 years since its original opening date with a comprehensive refurbishment.
Renovation at the brand’s first lodge includes…
Ascott passes 100 property milestone in China
Ascott has secured seven new contracts in China, taking its total portfolio in the country to more than 100 properties.
The Singapore-based serviced apartment operator has penned deals…
Summer offers from Hallmark Hotels
This summer, Hallmark Hotels across the UK is offering savings of 35% on their UK short breaks across their 28 UK locations.
The deals include:
- Up to 35% off short breaks including…
Warner Leisure Hotels offers summer savings of up to 40%
Guests can make savings with Warner Leisure Hotels this summer with up to 40% off all breaks taken during July and August.
Guests will also receive a free upgrade to a Signature room or…
Chinese hotel development starts to accelerate
Hotel construction in China could start to accelerate again in the coming years, new data has revealed.
China has the Asia Pacific region’s largest hotel pipeline, but it has been…
Where to Stay: new hotels in China, Japan, Australia and the US
Shenzhen Marriott Hotel Golden Bay
Location: Located on the beachfront at Golden Bay, east of downtown Shenzhen
Grade: Upper-upscale
Keys: 317
Facilities: Four restaurants, lounge,…
Warner Leisure Hotels offers Star Breaks
Warner Leisure Hotels invites guests to enjoy an evening of entertainment with its line-up of Star Breaks.
Performances include top names being featured from the world of music, theatre,…
Singapore’s Royal Plaza on Scotts adds event space
Royal Plaza on Scotts, the luxury hotel in Singapore, has launched a new event space.
The new Scotts Suite sits on the second floor of the hotel and is described as a "versatile oasis"…
Ritz-Carlton creates luxury cruise line
Ritz-Carlton is diversifying its operations with the launch of a new luxury cruise line.
Marriott's luxury brand has teamed up with Douglas Prothero, Lars Clasen and Oaktree Capital…
Korean hotels hit by Chinese tourism decline
Occupancy and rates at hotels in South Korea are declining sharply, as the country struggles to cope with the decline in Chinese visitor arrivals.
Inbound tourism to South Korea has…
Indian hotel sector on the rise
India's hotel sector performed strongly in May 2017, with rate and occupancy growth leading to a sharp rise in revenue per available room (revPAR).
According to the latest monthly data…
Mövenpick announces plans for new resort in Egypt
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is increasing its presence in Egypt, revealing plans to add a new modern integrated beach and golf resort to its portfolio of 16 hotels and river cruisers.…
Airbnb partners World Bank to boost rural tourism
Airbnb has signed a new agreement with the World Bank Group, through which the two organisations plan to boost rural economies in developing countries through tourism.
A memorandum of…
璞富腾酒店着重发展亚洲市场
璞富腾酒店及度假村(Preferred Hotels & Resorts℠)正在越来越针对亚太地区的主要市场，包括越南和印度尼西亚，因为它投标扩大投资组合并想充分利用现在的亚洲旅游热潮。
璞富腾酒店及度假村戴维·斯潘纳（David Spooner）在谈到亚洲旅游时，透露了公司的几个重点领域，包括地理区域和旅游者的经验。…
Where to Stay: new hotels in Bali, Tokyo, Manila and more
Valero Grand Suites by Swiss-Belhotel
Location: In a residential area of Makati City, 30 minutes from Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 271, including…
Centara relaunches Danang resort after major upgrade
Centara Hotels & Resorts has reopened its resort in Danang following an extensive renovation.
The Centara Sandy Beach Resort Danang is located on Central Vietnam's Non Nuoc Beach, 20…
Jerusalem Launches Millennials Discount Package
The Jerusalem Development Authority (JDA) has announced the launch of a package of discounts for young professional tourists visiting Jerusalem on a city break.
Aimed at millennials…
Warner Leisure Hotels offers Great Golf Getaways
Warner Leisure Hotels introduces has introduced Great Golf Getaways in association with professional golfer, Mark Foster.
Available at four of the company's 13 properties, guests can…
Zumata expands AI-based hotel distribution across Asia
Zumata, which claims to be the "world’s only artificial intelligence-powered hotel distribution and technology company", is expanding into Asia.
Having established a presence in North…
FIT Ruums ramps up operations in India
FIT Ruums, Webjet’s Asian B2B travel brand, has arrived in India and is already ramping up its operations in the country.
The company, which first launched in November 2016, recently…
Expanding Preferred focuses on Asia’s fast-growing markets
Preferred Hotels & Resorts is targeting several key Asia Pacific markets, including Vietnam and Indonesia, as it bids to expand its portfolio and capitalise on the Asian travel boom.…
Google searches correlate with hotel demand – study
Higher Google search volumes have been found to "strongly correlate" with increased demand for hotel rooms, according to a report by STR and Google.
The two companies studied the…
Eid-Al-Fitr celebrations at the Park Hyatt Dubai
Park Hyatt Dubai welcomes you to celebrate a memorable Eid-Al-Fitr. Celebrate the special occasion with friends and family set within a traditional setting combined with sophisticated…
Sofitel collaborates with The German Medical Wellness Association
The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel, the newest addition to AccorHotels’ distinctive MGallery by Sofitel collection of contemporary boutique hotels, is set to become the first…
Dhahab, the ‘Golden Dhow’, sets sail from Six Senses Zighy Bay
Six Senses Zighy Bay has launched a classic Omani dhow available for two night / three day adventures to explore the Musandam coastline.
Inspired by the word, dhahab, which means golden in…
AccorHotels partners IDeaS for revenue management
AccorHotels has formed a new partnership with IDeaS Revenue Solutions, which provides automated revenue management technology to the hotel sector.
Under the deal, AccorHotels…
Watergate Hotel promotes “Scandal Room”
The Watergate Hotel, which was made famous by the scandal that brought down President Nixon, is playing up to its notoriety by promoting stays in the infamous room 214.
Timed to the…
Spa opens at JW Marriott Singapore
JW Marriott Singapore South Beach has launched its new branded spa.
The Spa by JW is now open and features eight treatment rooms plus two "express treatment pods", which are designed…
Best Western brings upscale brand to Ubud
Best Western has opened an upscale resort in Ubud, the cultural centre of Bali.
Then new Best Western Premier Agung Resort Ubud is a low-rise property featuring 75 rooms with private…
Hyatt ramps up roll-out of lifestyle brands
Hyatt is accelerating the expansion of two of its so-called "lifestyle" brands, Hyatt Place and Hyatt House.
In the first six months of 2017 the company opened 19 new hotels under…
Ascott breathes new Lyf into Singapore and China
Ascott has unveiled plans for the first three properties under its new brand, Lyf, which is designed for the millennial market.
Having unveiled the new concept last November, and set…
Half of Asia’s new hotel rooms to rise in China
More than half of the hotel rooms currently under construction in Asia Pacific are located in China.
According to the latest regional pipeline report from STR, there are now 1,189…
Indonesia’s Archipelago set for multi-brand expansion
Archipelago International, the Indonesian hotel group, has unveiled plans to open at least 12 more hotels across the country in 2017, as part of a multi-brand expansion plan.
The company…
Warner Leisure Hotels celebrates 20th birthday of Nidd Hall
Warner Leisure Hotels celebrates the 20th birthday of Nidd Hall Hotel with a garden party for its agent friends.
Pictured enjoying the sunshine in Nidd’s gardens are (L-R): Clare…
Where to Stay: including the new Conrad Osaka, Raffles London and Shangri-La Melbourne
Conrad Osaka
Location: Floors 33-40 of the Nakanoshima Festival Complex, between Osaka's Umeda and Namba districts
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 164
Facilities: Four restaurants, a 40th…
Canada’s Delta Hotels set for global growth
Delta Hotels & Resorts, the Canadian chain acquired by Marriott International in 2015, is planning to expand its portfolio across the world.
Marriott has announced plans for what…
Travelodge to debut in Thailand
Travelodge will make its debut in Thailand in the coming weeks, with the launch of a new property in the resort town of Pattaya.
On 1 July 2017, the former Premier Inn Pattaya will be…
AccorHotels brings new brand to Japan
AccorHotels has brought its upscale Pullman brand to Japan for the first time, with the signing of a new hotel in central Tokyo.
Scheduled to open in autumn 2018, Pullman Tokyo Tamachi…
Frasers expands Capri brand for growing millennial market
Frasers Hospitality has unveiled plans to add 12 more Capri-branded serviced residences across the world in the coming years, in a bid to meet "rising demand from millennial travellers".…
万豪支持未来亚洲女性领袖
日前，万豪国际集团宣布，将与亚洲女子大学（AUW）正式成为合作伙伴。
今年开始将有超过 50名来自万豪国际集团的志愿者担任亚洲女子大学学生的导师，同时将有六位学生获得万豪国际集团在香港和南亚地区部分国家的工作机会，从而亲身体验全球最大酒店集团的管理运营方式。
万豪国际集团亚太区首席销售及市场营销官兼女性领袖项目发起人若方国瑜（Peggy Fang…
Marriott supports Asian women
Marriott International has formed a new partnership aimed at helping improving the employment prospects of women in Asian countries.
The hotel group will now support the Asian University…
Eco-friendly hotel brand to launch in Australia
Marriott International has revealed plans to launch its eco-friendly Element Hotels brand in Australia.
The company has penned a management deal for a new-build hotel located in…
AccorHotels merges Singapore operations
AccorHotels has consolidated its operations in Singapore, bringing together three offices into its main headquarters.
The regional offices of AccorHotels, loyalty programme Accor…
Bagan ripe for international investment
International tourism in Bagan, Myanmar, is experiencing strong growth, but the ancient destination is still under-served by major hotel groups, a new report has found.
In its latest…
Best California Wine Regions
California is home to some amazing wine regions. So many in fact, it can be hard to know which ones to visit. Sure most people have heard about the Napa and Sonoma Valleys, but are these the…
Banyan Tree unveils plans for luxury riverside property in Bangkok
Banyan Tree has teamed up with Thai real estate company, Nirvana Daii, to launch a new riverside property in Bangkok.
Valued at THB6 billion (US$176 million), the new Banyan Tree…
Airbnb aims to improve check-in process
With no check-in desks or reception staff, arriving at Airbnb properties can often be a confusing process.
To alleviate these problems, the home-sharing company has created a new way of…
Strong demand drives Hong Kong hotel sector
Hong Kong's hotel industry experienced rising rates and occupancy in May 2017, driven by strong demand from travellers.
According to the latest data from STR, demand for accommodation in…
Hilton brings Curio Collection to Asia Pacific
Hilton has launched its upscale Curio Collection in the Asia Pacific region, with the opening of a new hotel near Sanya, the Chinese beach resort.
The new Sanya Yazhou Bay Resort, Curio…
Where to Stay: new hotels in Singapore, New Zealand, the US and more
Oakwood Premier OUE Singapore
Location: In the new OUE Downtown building on Shenton Way in downtown Singapore
Grade: Upper-upscale
Keys: 268 serviced apartments
Facilities: Outdoor…
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic announces 2017 dates and menus
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic will return for its eighth year Friday, October 27, and Saturday, October 28, with exciting new dishes debuting alongside…
Sofitel signs milestone project in Dubai
Sofitel has announced the largest Sofitel property in the Middle East with development partner MKM Commercial Holdings LLC.
Sofitel Dubai Wafi will feature 501 guestrooms, including 86…
Hotelbeds Group completes Tourico acquisition
Hotelbeds Group has finalised its acquisition of Tourico Holidays, taking a 100% stake in the US-based travel wholesaler.
Regulatory and legal procedures were completed today (8 June…
Pentahotels embarks on Southeast Asian expansion drive
Pentahotels, the midscale lifestyle hotel brand, has signed its first ever property in Thailand, as it embarks on a major expansion in Southeast Asia.
Following an agreement with the…
China’s Deer Jet partners Waldorf Astoria for “Dream” holidays
Following the recent launch of its inaugural "Dream Journey" to Tahiti, China's Deer Jet has partnered with Waldorf Astoria to offer ultra-luxury private jet holidays to Europe.
Under the…
温德姆推出新品牌 Trademark Hotel Collection
温德姆酒店集团于6月5日宣布推出新品牌 Trademark Hotel Collection，标志着集团第19个品牌诞生，该品牌由一系列的三至四星级的单体酒店组成。
这一品牌为“中端及高端”酒店设计。在推出之初，将新建立超过50座酒店，包括现有的酒店和新建的“高端都市品牌酒店”。
“在过去几年里，奢华及高档酒店软品牌呈现爆发式增长——需求以近20％的速度增长…
Browns Hotel Group opens Villa Brown Jerusalem
The Villa Brown Jerusalem, the newest addition to the Brown Hotels group, is a 24-room boutique hotel.
The hotel is a five minutes’ walk from Jerusalem's Old City sites and is situated in…
NH Hotel Group enhances commission management
NH Hotel Group has announced that it has rolled out CommPay, the commission payments solution from Onyx CenterSource, for the management and payment of all its commissions worldwide.
The…
Two new hotels to rise next to Amari Pattaya
Thailand's Onyx Hospitality Group has revealed plans to develop two new hotels on the site of the existing Amari Pattaya.
As part of a US$100 million plan to redevelop the site, the group…
Hilton expands upscale pipeline in Sri Lanka
Hilton has expanded its hotel pipeline in Sri Lanka to seven properties with the signing of another upscale hotel.
The company has penned an agreement to manage the 140-room DoubleTree by…
Q&A – Tracey Dyson – UK regional sales director, UNICO 20º87º
What current trends are you seeing from a luxury travel perspective?
“In recent years the industry has seen luxury travel become a far more subjective entity. There has been a switch in…
One & Only to introduce the group’s first hotel in Bahrain
Hotel brand One & Only are scheduled to open their latest resort in Seef, Bahrain late this year.
The only island nation in the Arabian Gulf, the Kingdom of Bahrain boasts two UNESCO…
Preferred adds Chedi Mumbai as 30th Indian hotel
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has entered into a partnership with Singapore-based hotel group GHM to represent The Chedi Mumbai, as part of its Lifestyle Collection.
Scheduled to…
Wyndham joins the collection with Trademark
Wyndham has become the latest global hotel group to launch a "collection" - a group of properties that retain their independent identity whilst harnessing the support and benefits of a…
Where to Stay: New hotels from Ritz-Carlton, Ascott, Sofitel and more…
The Ritz-Carlton Astana
Location: In the Talan Towers, a new luxury complex in the square around the Bayterek Tower, the monument in the centre of Kazakhstan's capital city
Grade:…
Interstate targets Asian hotel investors
Interstate Hotels & Resorts has set up a new business aimed at providing hotel management services to Asian owners looking to invest in properties in the US and Europe.
The new…
Hobart’s biggest hotel to become an ibis
The largest hotel in the Australian city of Hobart is scheduled to open next month, and it has now been confirmed that the property will be branded as an ibis Styles.
AccorHotels has…
Mandarin Oriental could sell The Excelsior
Mandarin Oriental has revealed that it is considering selling The Excelsior, its waterfront hotel in Hong Kong.
The company said that it is "undertaking a review of its long-term…
HomeAway pens deal to boost tourism in “Mediterranean of Japan”
HomeAway, the vacation rental site operated by Expedia, has formed a new partnership in Japan.
The arrangement with Setouchi Brand Corporation is aimed at encouraging inbound tourism…
Hua Hin resorts join forces for beachfront dining
Five of Hua Hin’s top resorts have come together to create a new beachfront dining experience.
Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa, Hyatt Regency Hua Hin, InterContinental Hua Hin Resort,…
Marriott makes debut in Nepal
The world's largest hotel group has added another country to its network, with the launch of the first Marriott in Nepal.
The new Fairfield by Marriott Kathmandu is located in Thamel,…
‘Stay and Play’ offer from Atlantis for Dubai residents
Atlantis, The Palm and MasterCard are giving Dubai residents the chance to ‘stay and play’ at the resort for less.
The offer includes, 25-40% off rooms & suites, as well as up to…
Celebrate Eid with a Staycation at Vida Downtown
Book a staycation or reserve a poolside brunch experience, now available on both Friday and Saturday.
The boutique hotel will be offering 10% discount off of the best available rate…
Independent Asian hotels seek mobile agility to help them compete
Independent and small hotel groups in Asia are seeking to harness the benefits of mobile solutions in order to attract more bookings and compete with larger chains.
Speaking to Travel…
Best Western celebrates triple signing in Japan
Best Western has signed three more hotels in Japan.
The hotel group has secured agreements for the 105-room Best Western Osaka Tsukamoto and 60-room Best Western Sapporo Odori-Koen,…
Outrigger Maldives adds new Asian dining options
The Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort has unveiled three new dining options, designed to appeal to visitors from Asian countries.
The new Asian Street Food Market features a mostly…
Marriott opens two hotels per week in Asia Pacific
Marriott International is on track for a strong year in Asia Pacific, with nearly 80 hotels targeted to open, adding 19,000 new rooms to the region.
In addition, the hotel group will…
Warner Leisure Hotels launches third edition 2017 brochure
Warner Leisure Hotels’ third edition 2017 brochure is out now and includes offers and the latest pricing; as well as new product updates and information on recent property developments. …
Centro and Arjaan appoint new director of sales
Mr. Amber Kumar, an Indian national, has joined Centro Capital Centre and Capital Centre Arjaan as the Cluster Director of Sales.
Kumar graduated in Hotel Management, at WelcomGroup…
AccorHotels partners Cirque du Soleil during tour Down Under
AccorHotels has become the "Official Accommodation Partner" of Cirque du Soleil's tour of Australia and New Zealand, which kicks off on 1 September 2017.
As part of the arrangement, Le…
Melia bullish on Asian expansion
Melia Hotels International continues to focus its expansion efforts on Asia, as it seeks to boost its performance by tapping into some of the world's fastest-growing travel markets.…
Sarovar opens Kenyan airport hotel
India's Sarovar Hotels has opened a new high-end hotel at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
The Lazizi Premiere Nairobi was inaugurated recently by HE Uhuru…
Centara brings German-speaking agents to Hua Hin
Centara recently hosted 180 representatives from the German-speaking travel sector at its resort in Hua Hin.
The group visited the Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin as part…
La Ruta PDX: A Gastronomic Festival 2017 Lineup
La Ruta PDX: A Gastronomic Festival is an industry and trade focused event series celebrating the culinary culture of Spain in Portland, Oregon from the 13th to the 16th of July of this…
香港迪士尼乐园全新酒店 迪士尼探索家度假酒店现已开幕
香港最佳“宅度假”胜地 投入异国文化探索之旅
香港迪士尼乐园度假区的全新度假式酒店── 迪士尼探索家度假酒店已于4月隆重登场。在香港这个繁华都会中，全新酒店以拉丁文 “ad explorare et somniare” (即“勇于探索•开创梦想”)为格言，为宾客呈献一个充满异国风情的理想度假胜地。…
Centara opens its first hotel in the Middle East
Centara Hotels & Resorts has continued to expand internationally with the recent opening of a 152-room hotel in Muscat.
The Centara Muscat Hotel is located in the Omani capital’s…
Hotelbeds eyes Asian expansion following GTA acquisition
Hotelbeds Group is making a strategic push into the Asian market following its recent acquisitions of Tourico Holidays and GTA, the company’s bedbank managing director, Carlos Muñoz, has…
Centara opens its first hotel in the Middle East
Centara Hotels & Resorts has continued to expand internationally with the recent opening of a 152-room hotel in Muscat.
The Centara Muscat Hotel is located in the Omani capital’s Ghala…
Nisbet Plantation Beach Club to stay open in summer
For the first time in a decade, holidaymakers have the opportunity to stay at Nisbet Plantation Beach Club in Nevis during the summer.
As a bonus, the boutique resort is offering…
La Manga Club opens new performance centre
Leading figures from the cricket world recently headed to Spain’s La Manga Club for the official opening of the resort’s new European Cricket Performance Centre – the first of its kind in…
Former Centara COO Chris Bailey to join Tour East
Chris Bailey, Centara's former chief operating officer, is joining Tour East Holdings.
The experienced executive stepped down from the Bangkok-based hotel company in September last…
香港迪士尼探索家度假酒店开业
5月16日，香港迪士尼乐园度假区举行了迪士尼探索家度假酒店的开幕庆典活动，这是香港迪士尼乐园度假区开设的第三间酒店，提供750间客房，处处充满探索主题特色。
香港全新异国风情度假胜地…
Atlantis, Paradise Island reveals new look Coral Towers
Atlantis, Paradise Island Resort, The Bahamas has unveiled the new look Coral Towers following its renovation.
The Coral Towers will open in July and will have contemporary…
Travelodge launches new SuperRooms
Travelodge has launched its new ‘SuperRooms’, bringing the ‘premium economy’ concept familiar to airline users to the UK budget hotel market.
Peter Gowers, Travelodge chief executive…
Jumeirah launches summer package deals
With the summer holidays approaching, Jumeirah has unveiled its ‘Jumeirah flavours’ offers.
With the Jumeirah Flavours offer, guests can choose from a stay at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Madinat…
Dusit to debut in Nepal
Dusit International has unveiled plans to launch its first ever hotel in Nepal.
The Thai hotel group has signed a management agreement for the Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort & Spa, a…
Langham unveils Asia Pacific growth plans for Cordis
Langham Hospitality Group has unveiled plans for the expansion of its new upper-upscale brand, Cordis Hotels & Resorts, across Asia Pacific.
Following Cordis' global debut in Hong…
Avani Hotels & Resorts set to launch in New Zealand
Hospitality group, Avani Hotels & Resorts has announced the acquisition of Metro Suites business in Auckland.
In a deal worth over NZD 11 million, the Metro Suites business currently…
Where to Stay: New APAC hotels from Hilton, Dusit, Minor and more…
Novotel Lucknow Gomti Nagar
Location: In the centre of Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh
Grade: Midscale
Keys: 106
Facilities: Four F&B outlets including a rooftop…
Cachet moves into Phuket with Dewa deal
Hong Kong's Cachet Hospitality Group (CHG) has agreed to take over Dewa Phuket, marking the company's entry into the popular Thai resort destination.
The luxury resort, which is located…
Marriott brings new lifestyle brand to Japan
Marriott International has unveiled plans to bring its new lifestyle brand, Moxy Hotels, to Japan.
The hotel giant has penned agreements for two Moxy properties in the country, which…
Red Planet upgrades Philippine hotels
Red Planet, the Asian budget hotel operator, is investing PHP80 million (US$1.6m) in the upgrade of multiple properties in the Philippines.
The project includes the revamp of the…
Mövenpick creates Gen Y committee to target millennials
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has created a new committee to advise it how to attract millennial guests and staff.
The new team comprises "Generation Y" employees and entrepreneurs,…
Carlson Rezidor partners online restaurant tool in India
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has formed a new partnership with Dineout, India’s largest restaurant reservation service.
The agreement will enable Indian diners to make online bookings…
Novotel arrives in India’s most populous state
AccorHotels has launched its Novotel brand in Uttar Pradesh, the most populous state in India.
The new Novotel Lucknow Gomti Nagar is located in the centre of the state capital,…
Thailand’s Onyx Hospitality makes Malaysian debut
Onyx Hospitality Group, the Bangkok-based hotel company, has made its debut in Malaysia with the launch of the Amari Johor Bahru.
The new-build hotel brings 242 rooms and a series of…
Erotica returns to hotel rooms with virtual reality
A company is aiming to make in-room adult entertainment a "viable income stream once again" for hotels, with the introduction of virtual reality erotica.
VR3000 says that while the rise…
Best Western opens new hotel in Malaysia’s Genting Highlands
Best Western has unveiled a new upscale hotel in Malaysia’s Genting Highlands.
The brand new Best Western Premier Ion Delemen is located close to Genting’s Resorts World, which features a…
Mandarin Oriental announces second hotel project in Dubai
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a second luxury hotel and branded residence in Dubai, with 2020 as the target for opening.
The hotel, located in downtown…
Atlantis, The Palm appoints vice president of sales
Atlantis, The Palm has appointed Kyp Charalambous to vice president of sales, based in Dubai.
Previously director of leisure sales, his new role will see him drive the overall sales…
JA Resorts & Hotels reveals new look for JA Hatta Fort Hotel
The JA Hatta Fort Hotel has been updated with a 21st century look while retaining its Arabian roots.
Set in the historic Hajar mountains less than a two-hour drive from Dubai, JA…
Shangri-La Singapore unveils revamped Tower Wing
After eight months of redevelopment, Shangri-La Hotel Singapore will unveil its new-look Tower Wing on 16 May 2017.
The project has included a refreshed lobby, rooms and suites, three…
Mandarin Oriental announces second hotel project in Dubai
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a second luxury hotel and branded residence in Dubai, with 2020 as the target for opening.
The hotel, located in…
The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa to Host 125th Anniversary and Stranahan’s Whiskey Release Party
Denver has changed a lot since the Brown Palace opened its doors a century and a quarter ago, but one thing has stayed consistent: the city’s grand dame hotel has remained a classic, elegant…
Preferred Hotels & Resorts adds 32 new member hotels
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has added 32 new hotels across 15 countries to its brand portfolio.
The hotels include an island retreat in the Maldives and a golf resort in Scotland,…
The Cove Rotana Resort undergoes extension
The Cove Rotana Resort has recently undergone a significant extension, adding to its existing five-star offering.
Situated on a water inlet on the Ras Al Khaimah beachfront overlooking…
Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel to reopen this month
Hotel and music venue, Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel is set to open for its seventh season.
There will be an official opening party on 27 May.
Since its launch in 2011, Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach…
Best Western acquires Sweden Hotels
Best Western Hotels & Resorts has announced that it has acquired Sweden Hotels.
The motive of the acquisition is to strengthen the competitiveness of the chains and create a stronger…
Belmond expands South American offering
Belmond has enhanced its Peru portfolio with the acquisition of Belmond Las Casitas in Colca Canyon and the launch of Belmond Andean Explorer, South America’s first luxury sleeper train.…
The latest appointments from American Express GBT, Etihad, Movenpick and more…
ELYES MRAD has been named as American Express Global Business Travel's (GBT) new senior vice president & general manager of international, overseeing the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions.…
Indian government to divest three more hotels
The state-run India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) is planning to divest three more of its hotels.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, which is chaired by Prime Minister…
Best Western confirms Asia’s first SureStay hotel
Best Western has confirmed that Asia's first ever SureStay hotel will open in downtown Bangkok in the fourth quarter of 2017.
SureStay Plus Sukhumvit 2 is a brand new "premium economy"…
Four Seasons and Alshaya announce Four Seasons hotel in Kuwait
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Alshaya, a leading international retail franchise operator, have announced plans for a Four Seasons hotel in Kuwait.
Located in downtown Kuwait City,…
Underwater hotels open up hospitality’s newest frontier
A company in the US is opening up a new frontier in the world of hospitality, as it prepares to roll out the world’s first underwater hotels.
Planet Ocean Underwater Hotel is planning to…
Indian Himalayan camps reopen for summer
Two luxury tented camps in the Indian Himalayas are preparing to reopen for the summer season.
The Ultimate Travelling Camp's Chamba Camp Thiksey and Chamba Camp Diskit are both…
Four Seasons entices families to Langkawi
Four Seasons is aiming to attract more families to the Malaysian island of Langkawi with the introduction of three new villas.
Each of the Deluxe Family Beach Villas covers 226m² and…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Bangkok, New York, Melbourne and more…
Mercure Bangkok Makkasan
Location: Next to Makkasan station, the main downtown hub for Bangkok's Airport Rail Link
Grade: Upper-midscale
Keys: 180
Facilities: Outdoor pool with…
New hotel brings largest ballroom to Hua Hin
A new hotel in Hua Hin is providing a significant boost to the Thai resort town's MICE industry, by offering the area's largest ballroom.
Ananda Hua Hin Resort Villas & Spa's grand…
Airport Restaurant Month’s New Dishes Greet Travelers with a Unique Culinary Experience
Now arriving – Airport Restaurant Month this May at more than 50 airports across North America. Book your ticket, head to the airport and pull up a chair to savor this innovative culinary…
Marriott brings green hotel brand to Southeast Asia
Marriott International has introduced yet another hotel brand to Southeast Asia, with the launch of Element Kuala Lumpur.
Initially created by Starwood in 2008, Element Hotels is an…
AccorHotels opens first ibis Styles in India
AccorHotels has opened its first ibis Styles hotel in India, located in Goa.
The 197-room ibis Styles Goa Calangute is located within walking distance from Tivai Beach and provides…
Four Points adds another country to Asian portfolio
Marriott International has launched its midscale Four Points by Sheraton brand in Japan, with the opening of a new hotel on the northern island of Hokkaido.
The Four Points by Sheraton…
Viceroy to make Southeast Asian debut at Vietnam mega-resort
Luxury hotel company Viceroy is set to make its debut in Southeast Asia, with a new project at Cocobay - the huge integrated resort rising on Vietnam's central coast.
Set to open in 2020,…
Best BBQ Trips To Try This Summer
The weather outside might be saying "winter, but our minds are thinking of summer. It wouldn't be summer without road trips and BBQs, so we've put up a list of the best places to enjoy an…
Oberoi Beach Resort Al Zorah opens
The Oberoi Beach Resort, Al Zorah in Ajman recently opened, expanding the hotel group's offering in the UAE.
Ajman is the UAE’s smallest emirate and the hotel is located by a natural…
Win fam trip with Pure Luxury
Pure Luxury is giving agents the chance to join a luxury fam trip to Dubai and the Indian Ocean as part of its latest campaign – ‘The search is on…’.
The luxury operator has teamed up…
Sykes Cottages reaches booking milestone
Sykes Cottages, the holiday cottage specialist, has been recognised as one of the fastest-growing tech-based companies in the UK.
It comes as Sykes, which was founded in 1991 and today…
Mӧvenpick signs Maldives resort agreement
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to manage its first resort in the Maldives.
The planned 105-unit resort, Mӧvenpick Resort & Spa Kuredhivaru Maldives, will…
Golden Group Holding signs agreement with Rotana
Rotana has signed a management agreement with Golden Group Holding (GGH), an Oman-based business group for a new hotel project in Muscat, Oman.
The agreement was signed by Nasser Al…
雅高酒店集团旗下美里海滨铂尔曼酒店开业
雅高酒店集团（Accor Hotel Group）宣布马来西亚美里市全新地标美里海滨铂尔曼酒店 (Pullman Miri Waterfront) 正式开业。美里海滨铂尔曼酒店坐落于美里海滨商业中心的核心位置，是美里市最高的建筑，濒临美里河畔，高耸入云，可将南中国海的壮丽景色尽收眼底。 …
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay Launches Exclusive & Hands-On Star Chef Experience: May Through December 2017
Beginning in May 2017, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay -- an elite destination resort located on the dramatic bluffs of the Northern California Coast -- will host the Global Cuisine Series,…
Swiss-Belhotel International expands in Bahrain
Global hotel management company Swiss-Belhotel International (SBI) will triple its inventory of rooms in Bahrain this year.
The company has two new hotels in the destination under…
Salam Standard launches hotel classification system for Muslim-friendly properties
Salam Standard has launched a unique Premium Hotel Classification scheme for Muslim-friendly accommodation.
This industry-leading initiative aims to improve quality standards and…
AccorHotels ramps up UK-based CSR activities
AccorHotels’ UK operations financed the planting of over 16,000 trees in 2016 under its pioneering Plant for the Planet programme.
The programme, which is financed by the money saved…
ibis budget introduces new guestroom concept
ibis budget has introduced its new bedroom concept, the Nest Room.
The contemporary rooms come in six new colourways, inspired by the changing seasons, for an experience that ibis…
Motel One opens flagship in Berlin
Motel One recently opened a new hotel in West Berlin.
The Motel One Upper-West Berlin is the company's ninth property and has 582 rooms and occupies 19 floors of the new Upper West…
Vietnamese firm plans huge Cambodian casino complex
A Vietnamese company is planning to build a major new integrated resort in Cambodia.
The Phnom Penh Post, citing a Cambodian government official, reported this week that the US$200…
Dusit to debut in Dhaka
Thailand's Dusit International has continued to expand its global footprint with the signing of its first hotel in Bangladesh.
Scheduled to open by the end of 2017, the DusitPrincess…
Where to Stay: New hotels from Melia, Centara, Movenpick and more…
Innside Yogyakarta
Location: In the Sleman area of the Indonesian city, about eight minutes' drive from Adisucipto International Airport
Grade: Upper-midscale
Keys: 242
Facilities:…
Hong Kong Disneyland unveils third and largest hotel
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has continued to expand with the unveiling of its third and largest hotel, Disney Explorers Lodge.
The new-build 750-room property, which will officially…
Rudding Park to open UK’s first rooftop Spa Garden
Rudding Park in Harrogate has confirmed its new £9.5 million spa will unveil the UK’s first rooftop Spa Garden when it opens on 2 May.
The Spa Garden has been designed by renowned…
Novotel’s skyscraper hotel opens in Canary Wharf
The Novotel London Canary Wharf, a 39-storey hotel offering 360 degree views across London, opened this week.
It has 313 rooms, 26 individually designed suites, New York-style gym and…
European hotel pipeline contracts in March
STR’s March 2017 Pipeline Report shows 162,732 rooms in 1,035 hotel projects Under Contract in Europe.
The total represents a 0.7% decrease in rooms Under Contract compared with March…
Hilton expands Marhaba service as more Middle East travellers head abroad
Hilton is extending a truly warm welcome to Middle Eastern guests this summer as it doubles the number of properties offering its exceptional, memorable Marhaba service.
The Middle…
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts’ Pakistan presence blooms as firm signs new property in the ‘city of gardens’
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has expanded its footprint in Pakistan after finalising an agreement to operate its third property in the country. The Swiss hospitality firm has signed a deal…
Shilla spreads Stays across South Korea
South Korea's Shilla Hotels & Resorts has continued to expand its upscale business brand, Shilla Stay, with the launch of two new properties.
The new openings include the Shilla…
Dusit lures Chinese guests with WeChat Pay
Dusit has become the first Thai hotel group to enable guests to pay for rooms via the popular Chinese social media service, WeChat.
The company has started to accept WeChat Pay, the…
The Santikos Collection opens Marpunta Village
The Santikos Collection known for their hotels on the Greek Island of Skiathos has launched another of their properties to the UK market for Summer 2017.
The Marpunta Village is on the …
Hilton identifies North Africa as a focus area for further growth
Hilton has signalled its intention to ramp up expansion in North Africa with the establishment of a dedicated development office in Casablanca.
Building on an active pipeline in the…
Brain Waves: NASA-inspired bedding, remote baggage drops, and more…
AccorHotels enables mood-based searching
AccorHotels has started enabling guests to search for stays based on what kind of mood they are in. Whether they are feeling romantic, chilled out…
Langham Hong Kong opens new rooftop health club
The Langham Hong Kong has opened a new health club that sits on top of the hotel.
Chuan Body + Soul is a 604m² wellness centre that features treatment rooms with saunas and showers, a…
Where to Stay: New hotels in India, Australia, Maldives and more…
Eastin Hotel Kurseong
Location: Located on the foothills of the Himalayas in India's Darjeeling tea-producing area, West Bengal state
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 35
Facilities: Five…
Louvre relaunches Golden Tulip as “next-gen” brand
Louvre Hotels Group has revealed plans to relaunch Golden Tulip as a brand for "next-generation travellers".
The upscale hotel concept will be overhauled with a new logo, design…
Retail therapy pushes hotel ADR up 25%
Hotels developed in and around the region’s shopping malls can expect to post an Average Daily Rate (ADR) that is 25% higher than hotels that are not co-located with a major retail…
Mövenpick partners with Dubai Parks and Resorts
Three Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts properties in Dubai have been named as official hotel partners of Dubai Parks and Resorts.
Located in Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Jumeirah Beach and…
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts’ top executives gather in Morocco for three-day business leadership event
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has flown 38 leaders from 11 of its properties across North Africa and the Middle East to Morocco where they are attending the firm’s prestigious Business…
Kanuhura Maldives adds new island in major makeover
Kanuhura Maldives has undergone a US$42 million renovation that includes the purchase of a neighbouring island and plans to set up the country’s first martial arts academy.
Located in the…
500,000 new hotel rooms to open in Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific's hotel room supply will swell in the coming years, with more than half a million new rooms in the pipeline across the region.
According to STR's latest development…
阿黛尔演唱会拉动悉尼酒店业
悉尼酒店业继续在2017年3月增长，著名歌手阿黛尔（Adele）的澳大利亚巡演推动了该城市的酒店入住率。
根据STR发布的最新数据显示，澳大利亚悉尼的酒店需求在3月增长7.1%，酒店入住率也增长2.8%至91.2%，是自1996年来3月份悉尼最高的入住率。
同时，悉尼酒店的平均房价也增长5.8%至242.92澳元，revPAR增长8.8%至221.55澳元。…
Qatar update
Stopover and discover Qatar
Exclusive to Qatar Airways, transit passengers are eligible to stop over on their next flight through Qatar. Stopping over is easy – travellers need to apply…
StayWell Hospitality Group and Cristal Group join forces
Australian Based Hotel Management Company StayWell Hospitality Group and Cristal Group, a Middle East based Hotel Management Company, are joining forces with the announcement of a strategic…
Middle East hotel pipeline hits 546 projects
STR’s March 2017 Pipeline Report shows 153,298 rooms in 546 hotel projects Under Contract in the Middle East and 59,200 rooms in 319 projects Under Contract in Africa.
Under Contract…
K-Pop star Rain greets fans at NagaWorld
Korean pop star Rain recently met fans and the media at NagaWorld, the integrated hotel complex in Phnom Penh.
The singer held a press conference and "meet and greet" with fans ahead…
