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…
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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…
Airbnb still struggles to compete with hotels
Occupancy at Airbnb properties follows the same trends as the hotel sector, with cities that experience high demand for hotel rooms also seeing high levels of Airbnb use. But overall,…
Archipelago at the double in Indonesia
Archipelago International has added two more hotels to its portfolio in Indonesia.
Aston Canggu Beach Resort is a new upscale property in the shores of Bali’s Kuta area. It becomes…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Vancouver, the Maldives, Budapest and Kota Kinabalu
Trump International Hotel & Tower Vancouver
Location: In a new twisted tower on West Georgia Street, in Vancouver’s CBD
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 147 suites
Facilities: Chinese…
Many missing as avalanche slams into Italian hotel
At least 28 people remain missing, feared dead, after an upscale Italian hotel was buried by an avalanche.
Rescue workers managed to reach the remains of the Hotel Rigopiano on…
Carlson breaks new ground with first Sri Lankan hotel
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has broken ground on its first ever property in Sri Lanka.
The company held a ceremony recently to mark the start of construction work on the Park Inn by…
Agoda, HK Express enter points partnership
Agoda.com, the online booking site, has formed a new partnership with reward-U, the loyalty programme of HK Express, the Hong Kong-based low-cost carrier.
Under the tie-up, reward-U…
Ascott kicks off 2017 with multi-property deal in China
Ascott, the Singapore-based serviced apartment operator, has started the year strongly by securing contracts for another six properties in China.
The company has expanded its…
Where to Stay: New hotels in New York, Hua Hin, Dublin and Madrid
Cachet Boutique New York Hotel
Location: West 42nd Street, Midtown Manhattan
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 107
Facilities: An outdoor wellness area and jacuzzi, restaurant and supper club…
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts marks its Sri Lanka debut
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has opened a strikingly-modern property in Colombo, introducing a unique hospitality concept that brings attitude and altitude to the Sri Lankan capital.…
IHG trends report identifies traveller paradoxes
Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has launched its 2017 Trends Report, highlighting the uncompromising nature of today’s customer who increasingly expects brands to deliver experiences…
Sabre identifies consumer behaviours driving opportunities for hotels in Middle East
A study released by global technology provider, Sabre Corporation in collaboration with TrendWatching, has revealed new consumer shopping and buying trends emerging among European and Middle…
Bourne Leisure launches latest incentive
Bourne Leisure has launched its winter incentive, offering agents the chance to win gift boxes every week by booking a Butlin’s, Haven or Warner Leisure Hotels 2017 break between 3 January…
Redefine|BDL expands in Edinburgh
Redefine|BDL Hotels (RBH) has announced that Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre has joined its portfolio of hotels.
The Georgian style property, which is located in the heart…
Travelodge进入亚洲市场
下月，酒店品牌Travelodge将正式来到亚洲，在香港新开首座酒店。
这座拥有126间客房的酒店位于Nathan路上，目前正在以“Hotel Rainbow”的名称运营，将在2月以Travelodge品牌运营前进行翻新装修。
该座酒店距离Jordan MTR站约2分钟步行距离，在与Tai Hung Fai集团的共同管理下运营。
Tai Hung Fai集团总裁Dr.…
Ayana Bali increases inventory with new tower
The Ayana Resort & Spa in Bali added 120 more rooms and suites to its inventory with the opening of a new tower.
The Rimba East tower forms part of Rimba Jimbaran Bali, the sister…
Park Hotel Group enters midscale market with third brand
Singapore's Park Hotel Group has revealed plans to diversify its portfolio with the launch of a new midscale brand.
"Destination" becomes the hotel group's third brand, following the…
Sokha opens Teppanyaki restaurant at new Siem Reap hotel
Sokha, the Cambodian hotel group, has introduced its Teppanyaki restaurant concept to its new property in Siem Reap.
Takezono Teppanyaki is now open at the Sokha Siem Reap Resort…
Travelodge arrives in Asia
Travelodge will make its debut in Asia next month with the opening of a new hotel in Hong Kong.
A 126-room midscale property on Nathan Road, currently operating as the Hotel Rainbow,…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Hong Kong, India, Vietnam and more…
Silka Tsuen Wan
Location: Tsuen Wan district of Hong Kong, on the way to Disneyland and airport
Grade: Midscale
Keys: 419
Facilities: Gym, restaurant, coffee shop, smartphones in…
Raffles Singapore marks 130th anniversary with new tours
The Raffles Singapore celebrates its 130th anniversary this year, and the hotel is inviting guests to learn more about its history with a series of walking tours.
Scheduled for the…
Mövenpick makes Sri Lankan debut with landmark tower
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has entered Sri Lanka with the launch of a new property in the country's capital, Colombo.
The new Mövenpick Hotel Colombo becomes the city’s first new…
The Fourth Annual Collaboration Fest Returns to Denver March 25th
At Collaboration Fest beers are created specifically for this event. Colorado Brewers Guild members team up with breweries from near and far to create one-time-only beers, and share a story…
London hotel sector bounces back
STR’s preliminary December 2016 data for London, England, indicates significant demand growth and high occupancy levels.
Based on daily data from December, London reported the following…
Half a million hotel rooms to open across Asia
More than half a million new hotels will be introduced to the Asia Pacific region's inventory over the coming years.
In its pipeline report for December 2016, STR revealed that the…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Sri Lanka, China, India and Australia
Jetwing Lake
Location: 5km from town of Dambulla, central Sri Lanka
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 94
Facilities: 71-metre pool, spa, gym, two restaurants (including Chinese)
Meeting space:…
Hotel G to make debut in Singapore
GCP Hospitality will expand its Hotel G concept in Asia this month, with the opening of its first property in Singapore.
Scheduled to launch on 17 November 2016, the new Hotel G…
Thailand’s BHMAsia expands hotel portfolio across Vietnam
BHMAsia, which operates the X2 and Away boutique hotel brands, is expanding its presence across Vietnam.
Having entered the Vietnamese market last year, the Bangkok-based hotel group has…
Middle East hotel figures slump in 2015
Hotels in the Middle East reported negative year-end 2015 results, while hotels in Africa recorded mostly positive results in the three key performance metrics, according to data from STR…
Best Western expands in the Philippines
Best Western has expanded its portfolio in the Philippines with the launch of a new midscale hotel in Subic Bay.
Set on the west coast of Luzon Island, approximately 100km north of…
Travelodge plans 15 hotel openings
Travelodge has announced a pipeline of 15 hotels to open in the UK this year.
Four new London hotels are due to open while others will also open in Southampton, Llandudno, Glasgow,…
Eye on Caribbean: May news round-up
CTO holds industry talks
Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s secretary general Hugh Riley visited Martinque and Guadeloupe this week to discuss critical tourism matters with stakeholders and…
