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Airlines and Aviation

Southwest signs ten year commitment to Amadeus Sky Suite by Optym

Alastair Newport Oct 4, 2018
American domestic airline Southwest Airlines has announced it has entered into a long term agreement to bring the Amadeus Sky Suite by Optym to its operations, in order to upgrade its…
Airlines and Aviation

JAL rolls out Sky Suites on Frankfurt route

Mark Elliott Dec 3, 2013
Japan Airlines (JAL) will launch its new 'Sky Suite' in-flight products on the Tokyo Narita-Frankfurt route. Commencing in April 2014, the airline will operate the European route…
Serviced Apartments

SKYE Suites Sydney: “A striking addition to Sydney’s skyline”

Christian Tolentino Sep 11, 2018
Australian property development group, Crown Group Holdings, has announced the opening of SKYE Suites Sydney—the city’s first boutique serviced apartment.
Airlines and Aviation

JAL introduces ‘SkySuite’ on Vancouver route

Mark Elliott Oct 9, 2013
Japan Airlines (JAL) is launching its 'SkySuite' product on its flights between Tokyo and Vancouver. The Boeing 767-300ER aircraft that operates the trans-Pacific route will be fitted…
Airports

Skyscanner launches new solution for airports to target route development opportunities

Kristin Mariano Oct 21, 2022
Skyscanner has launched an exclusive new solution within its Travel Insight Vision business intelligence tool aimed at helping airports target route development opportunities.…
Global

A private premium experience in the sky with American Airlines

Kristin Mariano Oct 10, 2022
American Airlines is giving customers a suite new ride. With new deliveries of its Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 787-9 aircraft, beginning in 2024, the airline will unveil new Flagship Suite®…
Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air selects Amadeus for Skypass

Kanchan Nath Oct 8, 2022
Korean Air has selected Amadeus Customer Loyalty Suite to manage its lifestyle loyalty programme, Skypass. Skypass is one of the largest and most recognised frequent flyer programmes in Asia…
Air

Sky battle for high paying customers

Joe Cusmano Apr 9, 2022
After more than two years of pandemic travel restrictions, airlines are deploying their most expensive product to entice high-paying customers to fork out more money for more room on board.

Skyscrapers Day: Soar to new heights with Dubai’s tallest buildings

Megha Paul Sep 3, 2021
As we celebrate today as Skyscrapers Day, Dubai Tourism has compiled a list of the top skyscrapers of Dubai that must be on your itinerary, for the next time you visit the city
Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways introduces new business class suite

Joe Cusmano Jun 30, 2021
Qatar Airways will launch its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner passenger aircraft, featuring its eagerly awaited new Business Class Suite, on several key routes to Europe and Asia, it started…
Guest Column

Good Reasons You Should Indulge for a Suite on Your Next Cruise

Joe Cusmano Jan 14, 2021
Whilst we patiently wait for life to get back to some sort of normality and take a dream cruise trip, let us look at the possibility to take up a suite on your next voyage.
Hospitality

Sky’s the limit: Check out 137 Pillars elegant new roof top

Alastair Newport Nov 19, 2020
Looking for a space to host an intimate team dinner, awards ceremony, private pool party or a night out to mark a momentous occasion? There’s a new option in Bangkok. Luxury hotel 137…

Hot hotel openings: Rosewood’s new “mansion in the sky” and more

Christian Tolentino Sep 13, 2019
On this week’s round-up of hot hotel openings, we’re taking a look at Rosewood’s sky-high property in Guangzhou, a luxury lodge in the Arctic Circle and more.
Cruise

Princess Cruises: Sky Princess completes trials

Alastair Newport Sep 10, 2019
Princess Cruises has revealed that preparation for the launch of its newest ship, Sky Princess is proceeding at knot speed, with the announcement that the vessel has completed its sea…
Air

The fastest-growing operator in China according to Asian Sky Group

Christian Tolentino Apr 17, 2019
Business jet management company Sino Jet is now the fastest growing operator in China according to statistics released by Asian Sky Group at ABACE2019.
Serviced Apartments

Suite Dreams: The Reverie Saigon opens 89 apartments for short stays

Christian Tolentino Sep 27, 2018
The Reverie Saigon, Vietnam has opened up eight floors to hotel guests as alternatives for leisure and business travellers.
Hotels

Sky Tower at InterContinental Phu Quoc opens

Christian Tolentino Sep 24, 2018
The new InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort in Vietnam has announced that the resort’s Sky Tower is now accepting reservations from September 2018.
Hospitality

Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur: Latest addition to the city’s skyline

Christian Tolentino Jul 11, 2018
A glittering new skyscraper next to the Petronas Towers in the Golden Triangle district, Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur has opened its first property in the Malaysian city.
Hotels

Anantara Vacation Club enhances partnership with Emirates Skywards

Alastair Newport Feb 20, 2018
When booking with Anantara Vacation Club, Emirates Skywards members will now earn 3,000 Skywards Miles, receive discounts of up to 70% and enjoy additional benefits in Bangkok and Phuket.…
Travel Tech

Brain Waves: Air New Zealand’s robot trial, VR hotel suite in Hong Kong, and more…

Mark Elliott Aug 29, 2017
Air New Zealand trials robots at Sydney Airport Air New Zealand has teamed up with CommBank to trial the use of robot customer service agents at Sydney Airport. A five-day experiment…
UK

Q international announces the acquisition of Skyline Worldwide

Maria Airey Jun 8, 2017
Q international has announced the acquisition of Skyline Worldwide. The moveby Q International further strengthens both brands’ current position in the global serviced apartments industry.…
United States

Qatar Airways Unveils ‘QSUITE’ – A Revolutionary New ‘First In Business Class’ Experience

Simon Willmore May 5, 2017 0
Qatar Airways hosted a standside reveal and a packed press conference to unveil its highly anticipated and revolutionary new Business Class experience to the world’s media and travel trade…
Hotels

Novotel’s skyscraper hotel opens in Canary Wharf

Jill Sayles Apr 19, 2017
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…
Airlines and Aviation

Five-star Etihad makes up with Skytrax

Mark Elliott Oct 13, 2016
Etihad Airways has been awarded a five-star rating by Skytrax, ending a two-year dispute between the two companies. The UAE's national carrier announced its withdrawal from Skytrax in…
Airlines and Aviation

Gulf’s ‘big three’ airlines win big with Skytrax

Gemma Greenwood Jul 13, 2016
The Gulf’s ‘big three’ airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, have won a number of Skytrax accolades, cementing their status as the world’s leading carriers.  Leading the…
Ocean Cruising

Royal Caribbean introduces Royal Suite Class options

Aaron Greenwood Aug 12, 2015
Royal Caribbean International has introduced its new premier Royal Suite Class cruise accommodation.  Along with deluxe accommodation, Royal Suite Class will offer guests a range of…
Hotels

Langham unveils new Shanghai suites

Aug 13, 2012 13
The Langham Xintiandi in Shanghai has unveiled a range of new suites, including the new top two room categories - the Presidential and Chairman Suites. In total 23 new suites have been…
Global

Country Inns & Suites By Carlson opens first NYC hotel

Mark Elliott Sep 6, 2009
LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Country Inns &Suites By Carlson(SM) today announced the opening of its first propertyin New York City, the Country Inn…
Global

Bandara Suites BKK unveils Executive Lounge

Mark Elliott Aug 18, 2009
Bandara Suites Silom, Bangkok, has unveiled its new Executive Lounge. Located on the 25th floor of the property, the new lounge offers 180-degree views of the Bangkok skyline.…
Asia

Tristar hopes to shine in India’s hospitality sky

Mark Elliott Aug 22, 2008
By Anil MathurRecently launched Tristar Hotels promises to be a new shiny star on the Indian hospitality scene. The company has opened the plush Svelte Personal Suites in New Delhi's Saket…
Cruise

Discovery Princess cruises ahead on maiden voyage in Mexico

Megha Paul Mar 29, 2022
Princess Cruises has revealed a first glimpse of its newest MedallionClass ship – Discovery Princess – celebrating her maiden voyage to the Mexican Riviera

Discovery Princess sets April date for new sailings

Megha Paul Feb 2, 2022
The newest cruise offering in the Princess Cruises fleet, Discovery Princess was delivered during an official handover at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone in Italy

Preferred Hotels & Resorts updated portfolio for 2020

Alastair Newport Mar 3, 2020
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its latest tranche of properties to come under its umbrella, which saw  24 new hotels join the independent brand's global portfolio, at the end of…
Global

Amadeus snaps up Optym

Alastair Newport Feb 4, 2020
Amadeus has today announced its acquisition of the airline network planning software business Optym. The acquisition builds on a 3-year partnership between Amadeus and Optym that has seen…
Cruise

Cruise news: World’s first ultra-modern ‘clean tourist vessel’ and more

Christian Tolentino Oct 30, 2019
On our cruise radar this week, Brim Explorer dives deep into the pristine waters of Tromsø, CLIA announces 'new to cruise' guide, Cunard launches a craft beer trio and more.
Cruise

Cruise news: Royal Caribbean’s new private island destination and more

Christian Tolentino Oct 16, 2019
This week on cruise news, the industry elevates as we see the debut of the first carbon-neutral cruise destination, a new sports and wellness cruise concept and more.
By the Way

Princess Cruises unveils VR gaming show on latest ships

Christian Tolentino Sep 27, 2019
Transporting guests into a virtual reality gaming world, Princess Cruises has revealed details of a new production show called ‘5-SKIES’ which will debut onboard the line’s newest ships.

LCC distribution channels: Direct, NDC, GDSs and consolidators

Altexsoft Team Apr 23, 2019
This article was originally published as a blog post by AltexSoft. It is published here with permission. Airline distribution is complex:  on one side of the airline industry, we have…
Cruise

Cruise news: Wider balconies at sea, tallest screen and more

Mili Jan 30, 2019
Catch all the action from the cruise industry in our exciting weekly round up. This week Antarctica gains focus with luxurious itineraries and a trip with the expert, while cruise ships…
Hotels

Why “success is never final” at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park

Alastair Newport Mar 22, 2018
Bob Fabiano first joined Marriott back in 1972, and in that time he made his way up the company ranks, travelled the world, and worked in five continents. Now in his capacity as GM Bangkok…
Airlines and Aviation

JAL upgrades Dreamliner seating

Mark Elliott Jun 23, 2017
Japan Airlines (JAL) is improving the seating onboard its fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The new "JAL Sky Suites", which have previously been rolled out on the airline's Boeing 767s,…
Hotels

Where to Stay: New hotels in Sri Lanka, China, India and Australia

Mark Elliott Jan 10, 2017
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:…
Airlines and Aviation

日航全新B777飞往东南亚

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2016
乘坐日本航空飞往曼谷、新加坡的旅客们，很快就可以体会到其最新的机舱产品，以及升级后的波音777飞机。 全新的B777-200ER飞机配备了JAL全新的“Sky Suites”内部设计，并将于6月18日开始从东京羽田机场飞往曼谷，并将执飞羽田－新加坡航线。 飞机上的日航“SKy Suites III”拥有可平躺的商务舱，以及航空该航空公司全新的高端经济舱产品，“JAL Sky…
Airlines and Aviation

JAL flies revamped B777 to Southeast Asia

Mark Elliott Jun 13, 2016
Passengers on Japan Airlines' flights to Bangkok and Singapore will soon be able to experience the carrier's newest cabin products, following the deployment of an upgraded Boeing 777…
Airlines and Aviation

日航升级波音777飞机座位

Mark Elliott Mar 24, 2016
日本航空（JAL）近日在国际航线上的波音777飞机上，推出了全新的座椅。 日航近日表示，已经在波音787梦想客机和波音777-300ER飞机上推出的全新商务舱“JAL Sky Suites”，将开始适用于其11架波音777-200ER飞机。这些飞机将配备高端经济舱和经济舱座椅。 新飞机将用来执飞东京羽田至曼谷、新加坡和夏威夷航线。 JAL Sky…
Airlines and Aviation

JAL upgrades Boeing 777 seats

Mark Elliott Mar 23, 2016
Japan Airlines (JAL) has started rolling out new seats on its international fleet of Boeing 777s. The airline has revealed that new business class 'JAL Sky Suites', which have…
Airlines and Aviation

日航梦想客机飞往河内

Mark Elliott Aug 21, 2015
日本航空（Japan Airlines）近日推出新计划，将在其东京－河内航线上部署最新波音787梦想客机。 该新波音787梦想客机（还未证实到底是波音787-8还是波音787-9型），将从今年10月25日开始执飞至越南首都河内的航线，机上将推出最新的优选经济舱座位。航班将从东京成田机场出发。…
Airlines and Aviation

JAL to fly Dreamliner to Hanoi

Mark Elliott Aug 21, 2015
Japan Airlines has revealed that it will deploy its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the Tokyo-Hanoi route. The B787 aircraft (unconfirmed whether it will be a B787-8 or larger…
Airlines and Aviation

JAL to deploy new Dreamliner cabin to Delhi

Mark Elliott Jan 23, 2015
Japan Airlines will roll out new aircraft and cabin products across a series of international routes this year, including Delhi. From 29 March 2015, the Japanese national carrier will…
Airlines and Aviation

JAL rolls out new Dreamliner cabins on international routes

Mark Elliott Jan 22, 2015
Japan Airlines will roll out new aircraft and cabin products across a series of international routes this year. From June 2015, the airline will start deploying its new fleet of…
Airlines and Aviation

JAL adds new Dreamliner routes to LAX, Bangkok

Mark Elliott Sep 6, 2014
Japan Airlines has unveiled its international flight plans for the winter 2014-15 season, including the launch of two brand new routes using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner. On 20 December…
Airlines and Aviation

JAL unveils new domestic seats

Mark Elliott Apr 23, 2014
Japan Airlines will commence the roll-out of its new 'JAL Sky Next' cabin products next month. Initially announced in January 2014, the revamped cabin will include new leather seats…
Airlines and Aviation

JAL to switch London-Tokyo flights to Haneda

Mark Elliott Jan 22, 2014
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced new flights between London and Tokyo starting later this year. The route will run daily departing Heathrow at 19.15 to arrive in Haneda Airport the…
Airlines and Aviation

JAL to fly Dreamliner to Sydney, Bangkok

Mark Elliott Aug 21, 2013
Japan Airlines will deploy its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Sydney and Bangkok later this year. Effective 1 December 2013, all of the airline's services between Tokyo Narita airport and…
Airlines and Aviation

JAL continues long-haul cabin upgrades

Mark Elliott May 30, 2013 0
Japan Airlines (JAL) is continuing to upgrade its long-haul fleet with the addition of new seats in both business and economy class. Under its 'JAL New Sky' project, the national…
Global

Asian aviation briefs

Apr 11, 2013 9
Garuda profits surge Garuda Indonesia achieved a strong set of financial results in 2012, with a sharp rise in net profits compared with the previous year. The national carrier…
UK

Celebrity Cruises launches new bedding programme

Mark Elliott Nov 11, 2011 18
As part of its ongoing US$140 million 'Solsticizing' programme of fleet upgrades, Celebrity Cruises will be revamping the bedding of its entire fleet. The 'eXhale' bedding programme will…
Global

Celebrity Cruises reveal new Solstice features

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2010
Celebrity Cruises has revealed that its new Solstice Class ships will feature new accommodation, dining venues and relaxation areas. A deck of 34 Aquaclass Suites will be fitted on…
Partner content

5 reasons why you should stay in the newly-renovated Le Méridien Bangkok

Kristin Mariano Mar 20, 2023
Le Méridien Bangkok is a luxurious 5-star hotel located in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand.
Hotels

Island Shangri-La launches ‘Themed Room Experiences’

Kanchan Nath Mar 15, 2023
Following on from the introduction of its newly enhanced guest rooms and suites, Island Shangri-La has launched a series of unique themed experiences that are sure to delight guests of all…
Airlines and Aviation

FlyArystan upgrade to new web-based Aviator

Chris Head Mar 14, 2023
FlyArystan are the highly successful LCC in the Air Astana group. In more than 3 years since FlyArystan commenced operations they have established themselves as the premier LCC in Central…
Hotels

Accor brings hospitality to the world with new openings

Kanchan Nath Mar 14, 2023
Accor's latest hotel openings and signings from destinations across the world including: Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit in Thailand, Pullman Phuket Arcadia Karon Beach Resort in Thailand,…
Hotels

ONYX Hospitality Group on track to operate 54 properties by 2025

Kanchan Nath Mar 9, 2023
Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group will be at ITB Berlin 2023 this week to share its aggressive expansion plans and optimistic revenue target for 2023, conveying its full confidence in…
Hotels

Parkroyal Langkawi Resort opens with 301 keys

Kanchan Nath Mar 7, 2023
Pan Pacific Hotels Group, a member of Singapore-listed UOL Group Limited launches PARKROYAL Langkawi Resort.
Hotels

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay is now open

Kristin Mariano Mar 6, 2023
1 Hotels has announced the opening of 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, its flagship nature-and-wellness-focused island oasis overlooking a storied stretch of Kauai's North Shore. Guests seeking…
Cruise

First-ever 3-year world cruise opens for booking

Kristin Mariano Mar 3, 2023
Life at Sea Cruises has announced that they are accepting reservations for the world’s first - and only – three-year world cruise. The voyage will cover more than 130,000 miles, visiting…
Golfing

Hoiana Resort & Golf – A World-Class integrated resort in central Vietnam

Kanchan Nath Feb 24, 2023
With a gorgeous beach front location south of Hoi An and Danang, Hoiana Resort & Golf brings together centuries-old tradition and sophisticated elegance in one irresistible destination. 
Cruise

Spectrum of the Seas boosts tourism in Thailand and Vietnam

Kristin Mariano Feb 24, 2023
Holidaymakers can seek adventure on Asia’s largest and most innovative ship, Spectrum of the Seas, with longer sailings, and more of Southeast Asia to explore in the coming months.…
Guest Column

Top places to visit when in Lahore, Shopping Spree & Stay!

Indigo Heights Feb 20, 2023
Top places to visit when in Lahore, Shopping Spree & Stay! Lahore is a vibrant and historic city in Pakistan known for its rich culture, delicious food, and beautiful architecture. It…
Tourism Boards

Top 11 things to do for your bucket list in Ireland 

Kanchan Nath Feb 9, 2023
It takes days, weeks really, to see the best of the greenest country in Europe – and trying to figure out what to do can be a bit overwhelming.
Hotels

Bulgari Hotel Tokyo to open on April 4

Kristin Mariano Feb 6, 2023
Bulgari Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the opening of the Bulgari Hotel Tokyo at 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, on April 4th, 2023. The new hotel will be the eighth gem of the Bulgari…
Hotels

Shangri-La Al Husn Muscat designs ‘romantic experience’

Kanchan Nath Feb 3, 2023
Valentine’s is all about making an impression. Sweep off her feet with a collection of experiences on a two-day stay in the Royal Suite of Shangri-La Al Husn including limousine and…
Guest Column

Experience the Best of Dubai on Your Honeymoon

dubaiprivatetour Jan 30, 2023
Dubai, the city of gold and luxury, is the perfect destination for a honeymoon. Whether you're looking for adventure, relaxation, or a mix of both, Dubai offers a wide variety to ensure that…
Hospitality

Four Seasons welcomes 2023 with new leadership, brand extensions and strategic portfolio growth

Kristin Mariano Jan 26, 2023
Leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons continues to expand its development pipeline, elevating its experiential offerings and accelerating bold new ventures that capitalise on…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates’ flagship A380 returns to Morocco

Kanchan Nath Jan 24, 2023
Emirates has announced that it will reintroduce its flagship A380 to Casablanca as part of the airline’s ramp up of operations to Morocco.
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates to resume daily non-stop Dubai-Hong Kong service

Kanchan Nath Jan 20, 2023
Emirates will ramp up frequencies to Hong Kong with a daily non-stop service from its Dubai hub, starting from 29 March 2023, adding to its existing daily flight from Dubai to Hong Kong via…
Partner content

Swiss-Belhotel International plans ambitious growth in Malaysia through joint venture with Nautical Insight Sdn Bhd

Kristin Mariano Jan 17, 2023
Aiming to reach 10 hotels, 2000 rooms, and creating 1,500 jobs by 2025 in Malaysia, Swiss-Belhotel International embarks in a strategic joint venture with Nautical Insight Sdn Bhd.
Tourism

Top 10 wilderness destinations for 2023

Kristin Mariano Jan 9, 2023
Research reveals that travellers are prioritizing experiences over products or things when it comes to their spending. But not just any old experiences, no. Tourists are seeking outdoor…
Tourism

A guide to all things new in Japan in 2023

Kristin Mariano Jan 9, 2023
Japan’s cities are experiencing a rejuvenation, from creative quarters in lesser-known areas to worldwide recognised exhibitions opening in its capital. Jurassic World: The Exhibition,…
Hotels

Global transformation of Sheraton Hotels & Resorts gains momentum throughout Greater China

Kanchan Nath Jan 5, 2023
With 2022 coming to a close, the transformation of Sheraton Hotels & Resorts continues to build momentum across the globe, with Greater China now featuring eight properties exemplifying…
Hotels

Courtyard by Marriott Navi Mumbai opens with 105 keys

Kanchan Nath Jan 2, 2023
Courtyard by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands announced the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Navi Mumbai, in the business hub of Navi Mumbai.
Hotels

Centara Grand Hotel Osaka’s introductory rate ahead opening

Kristin Mariano Jan 2, 2023
In anticipation of the opening of its first-ever hotel in Japan, Centara Hotels & Resorts is offering an exclusive introductory rate for its debut property – Centara Grand Hotel Osaka.…
OTAs & Tour Operators

Trip.com Group data shows outbound flight bookings surge from Mainland China

Kanchan Nath Dec 29, 2022
On the morning of 27 Dec , Trip.com Group, recorded a staggering 254% increase in mainland China's outbound flight bookings compared to a day earlier.
Hotels

UAE’s first NH Collection hotel to open on Palm Jumeirah in February

Kanchan Nath Dec 29, 2022
UAE-headquartered upscale real estate developer, Seven Tides, has confirmed that the Emirates’ first NH Collection hotel will open its doors to the public in February 2023.
Hotels

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts strengthens footprint in Taiyuan

Kanchan Nath Dec 29, 2022
Seven months after inking its partnership  agreement with Shanxi Xiaohe Xincheng Hotel Co. Ltd, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts today announced  the opening of three new hotels in the heart of…
Hotels

Kempinski strengthens its presence in Turkey with Nef partnership

Kanchan Nath Dec 26, 2022
As demand for branded luxury real estate continues to grow worldwide, Kempinski Group has signed management agreements for two new luxury residential and hospitality projects in Turkey.
Attractions & Tours

Star Island, returns to Singapore to usher in the New Year

Kanchan Nath Dec 26, 2022
The fireworks will start a little earlier this New Year's Eve. One of the world's fireworks entertainment, STAR ISLAND, returns, after a two-year hiatus, with an estimated 80-minute array of…
Hotels

WorldHotels Asia Pacific expands Elite collection at Japan’s Haneda Airport

Kanchan Nath Dec 23, 2022
WorldHotels announced that Villa Fontaine Premier Haneda Airport nestled in beautifully landscaped surrounds, has joined its portfolio within the Elite collection in Tokyo, Japan.
OTAs & Tour Operators

APT & Travelmarvel launch new year worldwide sale

Kanchan Nath Dec 23, 2022
APT & Travelmarvel has launched its New Year Worldwide Sale, offering outstanding savings of up to 50% as well as other value-added incentives, such as free cabin upgrades, to help its…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates expands its Bangkok operations with a fourth daily flight

Kanchan Nath Dec 20, 2022
Emirates starts an exciting new year in Thailand as the airline announces adding a fourth flight between Bangkok and Dubai from 1 January 2023, boosting connectivity between the two gateways…
Airlines and Aviation

Delta Ups Sydney Los Angeles Flights

Joe Cusmano Dec 19, 2022
Delta Air Lines has upped the stake on the Sydney-Los Angeles route by increasing its nonstop schedule to 10 flights per week starting 16 December 2022. The flights will be operated…
Global

A look at how Qatar’s Tourism sector has grown…

Kanchan Nath Dec 16, 2022
With the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final and Qatar National Day wrapped up in one historic day of celebrations, Qatar Tourism takes a nostalgic look at the first and latest additions to some…
Tourism

7 significant travel trends to expect in 2023

Kristin Mariano Dec 16, 2022
2022 marked a return to form for travel and tourism – and while there may be rising costs globally, it’s not stopping travellers from taking holidays and exploring the world. In fact,…
Hotels

10 breathtaking IHG hotels opening in 2023

Kristin Mariano Dec 13, 2022
From a spectacular island retreat in Danang to a historic haven on Kowloon’s waterfront, IHG Hotels & Resorts has curated a list of all new Asia properties opening in 2023 for the…
Hotels

Hotels to look out for in 2023 in Vietnam

Kanchan Nath Dec 8, 2022
This time last year, 2022 was still looking pretty dicey. Covid was wreaking havoc on the travel industry. There was light at the end of the tunnel, but we were still in the dark. Now we’ve…
Hotels

SLS Dubai’s ‘A Warmer Winter Spacation’

Kanchan Nath Dec 8, 2022
As the winter season arrives, SLS Dubai’s luxurious and tranquil setting is introducing a serene offering to its guests with a bespoke "A Warmer Winter Spacation".
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates’ A380 touches down in New Zealand

Kanchan Nath Dec 7, 2022
Emirates’ flagship A380 made a landmark touchdown at Auckland Airport. This is first time the Emirates double-decker has landed in Auckland since February 2020, demonstrating increasing…
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Artificial Intelligence, data analytics and augmented reality for transforming tourism

Kanchan Nath Nov 28, 2022
Tourism Innovation Summit 2022 has once again hosted the Touristech Startup Fest entrepreneurship competition
Global

SILVERSEA Announces 27 New Polar Voyages For 2024/2025

Joe Cusmano Nov 24, 2022
The Silver Endeavour, Silversea’s newest expedition ship, is expected to widen ultra-luxury travel’s most diverse polar offering by visiting more than 125 of the world’s most remote,…
Appointments

John Boris appointed Tripadvisor’s CMO

Kanchan Nath Nov 17, 2022
Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, announced the appointment of tech, travel and hospitality veteran, John Boris, as its chief marketing officer.
Hotels

Motel One opens first hotel in New York under new brand

Kristin Mariano Nov 15, 2022
With the opening of its first hotel in New York City, Motel One Group presents its new lifestyle brand, The Cloud One Hotels. The hotel boasts a prime location in Downtown Manhattan…
Guest Column

New Bangkok luxury hotel to open this month

Andrew J Wood Nov 9, 2022
Commenting on the opening of their new high-end property in the heart of Bangkok, Khun Savitri Ramyarupa, a member of Thailand's well-known Sophonpanich financial and business family and…
Guest Column

Where to Stay in Lahore: Best Areas & Hotels

IndigoHotel Nov 9, 2022
Where to Stay in Lahore: Best Areas & Hotels Wondering where to stay in Lahore? From the glitz of Downtown Lahore and Gulberg to budget-oriented Walled City, these are the best…
Tourism

Okinawa bolsters tourism offering unique accommodations

Kristin Mariano Nov 4, 2022
Okinawa is set to welcome the launch of two new properties, further bolstering its tourism offering now that Japan’s borders have re-opened to all international visitors. ‘NOT A HOTEL…
Hotels

Meliá to open two new hotels in Mexico

Kristin Mariano Nov 4, 2022
Meliá Hotels International has announced the addition of two new hotels to its luxury portfolio, set to launch in 2023 in Mexico.  Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts will open its first…
Hotels

W Algarve unveils remote working offering

Kanchan Nath Nov 2, 2022
 From 30th October, Portugal’s new ‘digital nomad’ visa means remote workers can live and work in the country for up to a year, and W Algarve is making it easier than ever to achieve the…
Airlines and Aviation

Qantas Removes The A380 From Melbourne-Los Angeles

Joe Cusmano Oct 28, 2022
According to the most recent wave of schedule changes washing across Qantas’ calendar, anyone intending to travel first class on the superjumbo next year between Melbourne and Los…
Cruise

Royal Caribbean To Unveil Icon of the Seas, The World Biggest Ship

Joe Cusmano Oct 25, 2022
The first glimpse at the highly awaited Icon of the Seas, the Icon of Vacations, has been unveiled by Royal Caribbean International. The first Icon Class ship, which will arrive in…
Hospitality

Preferred Hotels & Resorts welcomes 14 new member properties

Kristin Mariano Oct 25, 2022
Preferred Hotels and Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand representing more than 650 hotels, resorts, and residences across 80 countries, welcomed 14 new member properties to…
Hotels

Radisson RED launches in Spain with 260 keys

Kanchan Nath Oct 13, 2022
Set in the center of Madrid’s cultural, artistic and culinary scene, Radisson Hotel Group opens its first Radisson RED in Spain, welcoming the vibrant lifestyle brand to the country
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates’ flagship A380 returns to Narita, Japan

Kanchan Nath Oct 13, 2022
Emirates, is upgrading capacity on its Narita-Dubai route with the deployment of its flagship A380 from 15 November, as Japan scraps the daily arrival cap, and lifts the COVID-19 testing and…
River Cruising

Belmond launches Coquelicot, A Belmond Boat, Champagne

Kanchan Nath Oct 12, 2022
Belmond has launched a new luxury barge, part of its unmatched French collection: Coquelicot, A Belmond Boat, Champagne. From May 2023, Coquelicot will take guests on a cinematic and highly…
Sports Tourism

Agoda rolls out ‘Champion Deals’ for football fans

Kanchan Nath Oct 7, 2022
Agoda has observed a 26% increase in searches for stays in Dubai and a 20% increase across the wider region (Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar, Dammam, Abu Dhabi, Muscat and Manama) as Indian fans…
Partner content

This resort is your ideal getaway in Pattaya, Thailand

Kristin Mariano Oct 3, 2022
Here are some of the reasons why Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort is the ideal getaway in Pattaya
TD Syndicated Partner

Dusit International opens third hotel in Qatar

Dmytro Makarov Oct 1, 2022 0
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, is expanding its unique brand of gracious hospitality in the Middle…
Cruise

Do you want to cruise in style? Here Are Some Excellent Options

Joe Cusmano Sep 30, 2022
Today, cruises are accessible to a wide range of travellers due to a variety of pricing offers made by cruise operators for those who book early, late, or during the low season. And the…
Features

Japan reopens: Here’s what to look forward to in 2023

Kristin Mariano Sep 30, 2022
The Government of Japan announced a policy of resuming entry by individual travellers for tourism purposes beginning on October 11. Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) looks…
Attractions & Tours

Immersive experiences with the marine life institute

Kanchan Nath Sep 27, 2022
Designed by leading architect Foster + Partners, the marine life institute on the Red Sea coast combines futuristic lab spaces with unmatched underwater expeditions.
Hotels

Radisson Blu Hotel, Perth opens in the UK with 75 keys

Kanchan Nath Sep 22, 2022
Radisson Hotel Group launches Radisson Blu Hotel, Perth, the Scottish city on the River Tay known as the “Gateway to the Highlands” of Scotland. The hotel occupies a landmark property that…
Hotels

Marriott to add 14 luxury properties in Asia Pacific by 2023

Kristin Mariano Sep 22, 2022
Marriott International, Inc. has announced it expects to open 14 additional luxury properties in Asia Pacific by the end of 2023. The planned additions highlight the strategic growth of…
Global

STAR ISLAND Singapore Countdown 2022 – 2023 returns

Kanchan Nath Sep 21, 2022
Set against the iconic Marina Bay city skyline, fireworks are set to illuminate the sky in a kaleidoscope of colours on 31 December, with artisanal Japanese fireworks that have never been…
Hotels

Do business with PARKROYAL in Singapore

Kanchan Nath Sep 16, 2022
PARKROYAL on Beach Road offers 346 rooms and seven stylish and versatile spaces, including two high-ceilinged, pillarless ballrooms, giving the best of business and leisure.
Hotels

Qatar adds to its hospitality landscape

Kanchan Nath Sep 6, 2022
Three international, five-star hotels that are set to open over September and October in Qatar, these include The Wyndham Grand Doha West Bay Beach, St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island and the…
Hotels

Atlantis The Royal to open with 795 keys by November

Kanchan Nath Sep 6, 2022
The new iconic landmark of Dubai, Atlantis The Royal on the Palm Jumeirah slated to open in second week of November, this is one of the most luxury experential resorts in the World.
Partner content

Enter the world of next-level luxury in The Langham, Melbourne

Kristin Mariano Sep 6, 2022
You have never experienced next-level luxury until you’ve stayed in The Langham, Melbourne, which exudes opulence in every feature and service making it a top favourite by travellers.
River Cruising

‘Relaxed Luxury’ drives European Waterways’ boutique hotel barge cruises

Kristin Mariano Sep 2, 2022
Today’s affluent travellers want to enjoy first-class service and accommodations, but in a friendlier, more casual setting without “old-world” pretensions. This “relaxed luxury” trend is…
Hotels

ibis Styles opens new flagship in Silom, Bangkok

Kristin Mariano Aug 31, 2022
Accor brings a trendy hotel experience to Bangkok’s buzziest neighbourhood of Silom with the opening of its latest flagship ibis Styles address. Savvy travellers are invited to…
Global

Pan Pacific Hotels Group strengthens partnership with Tokyu Hotels

Kanchan Nath Aug 26, 2022
Pan Pacific Hotels Group today launches two new hotels in partnership with Tokyu Hotels, accelerating its portfolio growth in Japan.
Tourism

What’s new: Vietnam’s latest hotel openings and new experiences

Kristin Mariano Aug 26, 2022
Vietnam remains one of the top destinations in the world, with growth rates ranging from 50-75%.  Since reopening its borders to foreign travel, Vietnam has welcomed over 954,000…
Cruise

Australia ready for summer cruise renaissance

Kristin Mariano Aug 26, 2022
Australia’s tourism industry is preparing for a resurgent summer cruise season, with 46 ships bringing economic opportunities back to ports around the country as part of a carefully…
Partner content

Centara Korat: An all-in-one leisure and lifestyle destination in Northeastern Thailand

Kristin Mariano Aug 24, 2022
Designed to be your home away from home, Centara Korat is the ideal place to stay in Northeastern Thailand. With modern furnishings and contemporary equipment within the hotel, it is a…
Hospitality

IHCL opens first Vivanta in Ahmedabad with 175 keys

Kanchan Nath Aug 22, 2022
With the addition of this hotel, The Indian Hotel Company Limited (IHCL) will have 19 hotels in Gujarat, including five under development.
Hotels

Manhattan Ritz-Carlton

Malcolm Ginsberg Aug 22, 2022
Marriott has opened a Ritz-Carlton hotel in New York branded as an “Edition”. This complements the existing properties in Central Park and Times Square. It is a new-build. The hotel…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates’ A380 To Return To Perth

Joe Cusmano Aug 18, 2022
As part of expanding its flights to Australia, Emirates will resume operating its flagship A380 between Dubai and Perth on 1 December. Due to the upgrade, Emirates can provide nearly 500…
Features

The Viking Saigon begins inaugural season in Southeast Asia

Kristin Mariano Aug 12, 2022
Viking has announced that its newest river ship, the Viking Saigon℠, has begun its inaugural season in Southeast Asia. Purpose-built for the Mekong River, the 80-guest ship sails between…
Partner content

Rediscovering the kingdom with Best Western hotels in Thailand

Kristin Mariano Aug 8, 2022
Best Western hotels in Thailand are located in key cities offering travellers the perfect base in rediscovering the kingdom.
Hotels

Best Western takes off with new hotel at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport

Kristin Mariano Aug 5, 2022
Best Western® Hotels & Resorts has reaffirmed its position as one of Thailand’s leading international hotel groups with the opening of a new hotel located close to Bangkok’s Don Mueang…
Hotels

Earn, eat, enjoy in Bangkok at Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse

Kristin Mariano Aug 5, 2022
Book your flight to Bangkok and get ready to immerse yourself in a warm and welcoming surroundings of the charming city and good food! To celebrate the twin pleasures of travel and…
Hotels

The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon officially opens as Group’s Asia flagship

Kristin Mariano Aug 2, 2022
The Standard is delighted to announce the opening of The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon, its flagship in Asia and we are proud to be the latest addition to the King Power Group portfolio.
Hotels

Intercontinental Sydney

Malcolm Ginsberg Jul 25, 2022
With Australia back on the global map the Intercontinental hotel on Circular Quay Sydney by the Botanic Gardens, will relaunch in September this year following a transformation worth…
Hotels

Five gorgeous reasons to get you travelling to New Zealand

Kristin Mariano Jul 21, 2022
Two decades ago, moviegoers fell in love with New Zealand while watching a certain fantasy trilogy that follows its main characters across Middle-earth in their quest to destroy an…

Here’s why Avalon Waterways’ Romantic Rhine River cruise should be on top of your bucket list

Kristin Mariano Jul 14, 2022
A romantic Rhine River cruise will take you to one of the timeless and historical rivers in Europe dotted with storied scenery including hillside castles, craggy cliffs, terraced vineyards…

Staycay in style! Aloft Bangkok unveils ‘Savor + staycation’

Megha Paul Jul 6, 2022
Aloft Bangkok Sukhumvit 11 has unveiled its latest rooms promotion ‘Savor + Staycation’ allowing guests to staycation in style in the heart of Bangkok

Hilton’s flagship brand makes highly anticipated debut in the Maldives

Kristin Mariano Jul 5, 2022
Hilton has announced the opening of Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa, marking the expansion of  Hilton’s award-winning flagship brand into the Maldives. The all-villa resort…
Partner content

Top 5 reasons why an Avalon Waterways river cruise should be your next holiday

Kristin Mariano Jun 15, 2022
Book an Avalon Waterways river cruise and tour some of the most majestic rivers in the world on your next holiday.

Westin Hotels & Resorts docks in the port city of Yokohama

Kristin Mariano Jun 15, 2022
Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today unveils the latest opening in Japan – The Westin Yokohama. Owned by Sekisui House,…

10 Marriott hotels with amazing outdoor venues for your next event

Kristin Mariano Jun 7, 2022
Marriott hotels are at the forefront of MICE holding important events and conferences.

BATTLE OF THE 5-STAR LONDON HOTEL GIANTS

renoc Jun 6, 2022
BATTLE OF THE 5-STAR LONDON HOTEL GIANTS: THE RITZ VS THE SAVOY  Two of London’s top, most famous luxury hotels are without a doubt the Ritz in Piccadilly and the Savoy near Covent Garden.…

Sands Expo and Convention Centre named Asia’s first accredited Healthy Venue

Kristin Mariano Jun 6, 2022
Sands Expo and Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands has become the first venue in Asia to be accorded the Healthy Venue Gold accreditation for its efforts to incorporate wellness into its…

PARKROYAL COLLECTION debuts in Malaysia

Kristin Mariano Jun 3, 2022
Pan Pacific Hotels Group expands its sustainability-focused brand PARKROYAL COLLECTION Hotels and Resorts with the official opening of PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, marking…
Hotels

JW Marriott debuts in Germany

Kristin Mariano May 31, 2022
JW Marriott has made its debut in Frankfurt, Germany with the opening of JW Marriott Hotel Frankfurt.

Club Med Opens Its First Spanish Resort In Over 20 Years In Marbella

Dmytro Makarov May 27, 2022
Club Med Opens Its First Spanish Resort In Over 20 Years In Marbella - Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept, has officially opened its newest European resort, Club Med Magna…

New All-Pool-Villa Resort Opens On Private Island in Maldives

Dmytro Makarov May 27, 2022
New All-Pool-Villa Resort Opens On Private Island in Maldives - Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of Alila Kothaifaru Maldives, a private island retreat located in the…

AC Hotels By Marriott puts flag in Australia with AC Hotel By Marriott Melbourne Southbank

Kristin Mariano May 18, 2022
AC Hotels by Marriott® announces its brand debut in Australia with the opening of AC Hotel by Marriott Melbourne Southbank.
Events

Australia’s most liveable city hosts major hotel conference for third year running

Kristin Mariano May 11, 2022
The Australasian Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) will return to Adelaide in 2023 – its third consecutive year.

Heritage Expeditions announces three new Japan voyages for 2023 schedule

Kristin Mariano May 10, 2022
Pioneering New Zealand-based expedition cruise company Heritage Expeditions has added the intriguing islands of Japan to its 2023 schedule announcing three incredible new voyages aboard…
Interviews

Back to normal: Travel to Singapore is now quarantine-free without testing

Kristin Mariano May 6, 2022
Singapore has announced that it welcomes fully-vaccinated travellers with no pre-departure testing and quarantine. Thus, travel is pretty much back on in Asia’s prime business hub.
Air

World’s first MetaHuman cabin crew is here! Qatar Airways steps into metaverse with ‘QVerse’ virtual reality

Megha Paul Apr 25, 2022
Qatar Airways has entered the metaverse by launching QVerse, a novel virtual reality (VR) experience for visitors to the airline’s website

The iconic Swissôtel The Stamford returns

Kristin Mariano Apr 12, 2022
Swissôtel The Stamford, a pillar of unrivalled perfection, impeccable quality and technical innovation, is set to welcome guests back through its doors from 11 April 2022.
Airlines and Aviation

Delta To Increases Frequency From Sydney

Joe Cusmano Apr 10, 2022
Delta Air Lines will increase frequencies on its nonstop transpacific service from Sydney to Los Angeles beginning 16 December 2022, just before Christmas.

Dusit International targets Singaporean buyers for landmark Dusit Central Park project

Kristin Mariano Mar 29, 2022
Dusit International, Thailand’s most distinguished hospitality company, has unveiled a once-in-a-generation real estate project that is set to redefine the skyline of central Bangkok.

Selong Selo Resort & Residences reopens in scenic South Lombok, Indonesia

Chris Head Mar 18, 2022
Selo Group, an award-winning and fully integrated development company based in Singapore, today announced the reopening of Selong Selo Resort & Residences, the group’s award-winning…

Crowne Plaza accelerates growth in Asia Pacific

Kristin Mariano Mar 15, 2022
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s largest and best known upscale brands and part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ premium collection, is continuing its rapid growth across…

Hotel Arts Barcelona offers spring breakers the ultimate luxury getaway

Chris Head Feb 22, 2022
Hotel Arts Barcelona, an iconic urban, beachside resort that towers 44 floors above the Mediterranean Sea, extends itself as the ideal spring break destination for couples, families and…
Cruise

Virgin Voyages celebrates grand opening of New Terminal V

Kristin Mariano Feb 16, 2022
Virgin Voyages, Richard Branson’s epic new cruise line, celebrated the long-awaited grand opening of Terminal V at PortMiami yesterday, ringing in the occasion with a mermaid-studded soiree.…

The Standard to Open its Asia Flagship in Bangkok May, 2022

Chris Head Feb 4, 2022
The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon, located at the King Power Mahanakhon, is a feast for the senses featuring world class design, culinary, entertainment, retail and wellness offerings all…

Best Western welcomes the world back to Thailand with rebooted “Test & Go” package

Kristin Mariano Feb 3, 2022
With Thailand’s “Test & Go” program for quarantine-free travel that resumed on 1 February 2022, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts is ready to welcome international travellers back to…

Your 2022 travel escape based on your Chinese zodiac

Kristin Mariano Jan 27, 2022
Chinese New Year 2022 will be celebrated on 1 February and while we say goodbye to the year of the Ox, 2022 welcomes in the year of the Tiger, an animal sign known to be brave, confident and…
Airlines and Aviation

Etihad CEO Says Its A380s May Return To The Skies

Joe Cusmano Jan 10, 2022
According to Etihad Airways CEO Tony Douglas, the Airbus A380 may return to the sky if the global pandemic travel recovers rapidly and exceeds pre-pandemic levels.
Airlines and Aviation

Etihad CEO Says Its A380s May Return To The Skies

Joe Cusmano Jan 7, 2022
According to Etihad Airways CEO Tony Douglas, the Airbus A380 may return to the sky if the global pandemic travel recovers rapidly and exceeds pre-pandemic levels.

Europe’s cheapest city breaks for 2022

Megha Paul Dec 20, 2021
The Romanian capital of Bucharest offers Europe’s cheapest city break, new research has revealed.

Blossom Hotel Houston opens its doors

Chris Head Nov 11, 2021
Houston’s Newest Luxury Hotel Soft Opens with Luxe Amenities, Guestrooms and Suites, a Rooftop Pool, and Plans for Dining Concepts Led by Two Michelin-starred Chefs Hotel Introduces…

5 reasons why you should board an Avalon cruise in Europe

Kristin Mariano Nov 4, 2021
Here are some of the reasons why you should join an Avalon cruise in Europe now that travel is pretty much on.

Accor welcome international travellers back to Amazing Thailand

Kristin Mariano Nov 3, 2021
The long-awaited getaway to Thailand, dreamt of by millions of people across the world, is finally becoming a reality with the country officially reopening to international travellers…

Radisson Collection unveils chic new hotel in Wuxi, China’s enchanting lakeside city

Kristin Mariano Oct 25, 2021
Radisson Collection Hotel, Wuxi is a stylish and sophisticated new downtown hotel that puts guests in the heart of one of China’s most compelling cities.

Pride Hotels open doors in Mussoorie

Megha Paul Oct 15, 2021
Pride Group has launched Pride Ashiyana Resort Mussoorie strategically located on the Mall Road and Camel’s Back Road

Accor welcomes beach lovers back to Phuket’s beautiful shores

Kristin Mariano Sep 3, 2021
Travellers to this tropical island are spoilt for choice with a diverse array of offerings from the popular west coast to the more secluded east coast. There are over 30 beaches in Phuket,…
Airlines and Aviation

Qantas Frequent Flyer spent millions on A380 seats

Joe Cusmano Aug 19, 2021
Qantas frequent flyers have spent millions of dollars in points to purchase items sold in the airline's first points auction.
Tourism

Qatar to open over 100 new properties in FIFA 2022 World Cup countdown

Megha Paul Jul 13, 2021
Qatar is adding 105 new hotels and serviced apartments to its already extensive portfolio of properties, as the country gears up to host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
Luxury Travel

Unique accommodation in Australia: 9 wow-factor stays beyond Adelaide

Angela Symons Jun 16, 2021
If you’re anything like us, images of remote nature retreats, luxury accommodation, and boutique boltholes are all it takes to spark intense wanderlust. From luxury lodges to some of the…
Cruise

MSC set to launch giant new cruise ship

Joe Cusmano Jun 7, 2021
MSC Cruises is preparing to launch the massive new vessel it has on order for delivery in late 2022, MSC World Europa would be 22 decks high, four decks higher than the current size leader…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates wins record 8th consecutive “Best Airline Worldwide”

Joe Cusmano May 27, 2021
Emirates has been voted ‘Best Airline Worldwide’ for the eighth consecutive time by the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2021.
Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways’ incredible growth in four years

Kristin Mariano Apr 27, 2021
Rising above the myriad of challenges, Qatar Airways’ growth has been massive. The airline’s last four years are highlighted with improved products, more routes, and unparalleled overall…
Global

GHM plans new Chedi for Qatar

Megha Paul Mar 16, 2021
GHM has announced plans to open a new luxury resort, composed of 59 rooms and suites as well as 32 chalets and villas at Katara Cultural Village in Qatar’s capital city, Doha
Features

Debunking five travel myths

Kristin Mariano Mar 15, 2021
The travel industry is full of myths and misconceptions that make some travellers think twice in booking that flight.
Interviews

Why passengers can rely on Qatar Airways for a safe journey

Kristin Mariano Mar 11, 2021
Here is a story of an airline that embraced the change and immediately adapted to the “new normal” while keeping the mission of “connecting families” at its core.
Reopening updates

Israel gears up to welcome back tourists with major updates following the pandemic

Megha Paul Mar 10, 2021
With the borders closed to international travel as a result of the pandemic, Israel has spent the last year improving its infrastructure, ready to welcome back tourists in the best way…

Podcast: My Sydney Boat Beckons

Steve Collins Dec 17, 2020
Sydney Harbour is arguably the most beautiful harbour in the world.  It is also the largest natural harbour in the world.  Featuring: Steve Collins & Mark Dalgleish

Uniworld to debut train-only itinerary in 2022

Kristin Mariano Dec 9, 2020
Luxury river cruise company, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, is introducing a new rail-only itinerary and more Cruise & Rail itineraries for 2022.

Qatar Airways to launch Seattle flights in March

Harry S. Johnson Dec 9, 2020
Qatar Airways has announced the launch of four weekly flights to Seattle from 15 March 2021

Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh sets its sight on winter 2021 debut

Chris Head Dec 1, 2020
Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh is set to launch in the Cambodian capital in early 2021, marking the brand’s first venture into one of Asia’s most dynamic cities.

Qatar Airways Privilege Club cuts the number of Qmiles required to book award flights by up to 49%

Chris Head Nov 24, 2020
Qatar Airways Privilege Club now offers the most competitive award flight pricing among Middle East carriers Members can now travel with less Qmiles and no booking fees for award flights

Qatar Airways launches simplified fare families offering greater choice and flexibility to passengers

Chris Head Nov 9, 2020
Qatar Airways has launched new, simplified fare families across all travel classes in a bid to offer greater choice and flexibility to its passengers.

Deal spotlight: Stuck for something to do this weekend? Check this out

Alastair Newport Oct 15, 2020
Price starting from THB 1,999++, guests can enjoy one night stay with breakfast and the finest seafood dinner buffet

Championing harmony amid diversity: The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon opening doors on October 20

Kristin Mariano Oct 15, 2020
What do you get when you mix the lively and dynamic destination of Tokyo and the structure, purpose and organization of traditional Buddhist temples – The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon.

Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Madrid finally open

Kristin Mariano Sep 28, 2020
After eight years of anticipation, Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Madrid is now open.

Delta Air Lines brings back more trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific flights

Harry S. Johnson Aug 29, 2020
While the airline expects pre-COVID-19 level recovery for international flying to continue to lag U.S. domestic, Delta plans to add over 50 transoceanic flights next summer, compared to the…

Marriott International expands its presence in China

Harry S. Johnson Aug 29, 2020
Marriott International, Inc. today announced the opening of its dual-branded hotel, JW Marriott Hotel Yinchuan and Courtyard by Marriott Yinchuan in Northwest China

The world’s tallest hotel reaches construction milestone

Megha Paul Aug 12, 2020
The First Group is making rapid progress in the development of Ciel hotel – its largest and most ambitious project to date – with the high-profile Dubai Marina property’s foundations nearing…
Features

Emirates brings back the A380 to six destinations

Joe Cusmano Aug 10, 2020
Being the world largest operator of A380 and having 114 of them on the fleet almost 50% of their 255 aircraft, the rest being B777, this had to happen sooner or later. Big jets are under…

7 reasons why you should stay in Fujisan Mishima Tokyu Hotel once travel resumes

Kristin Mariano Jul 13, 2020
Here are some of the reasons why you should stay in Fujisan Mishima Tokyu Hotel once international travel in Japan resumes.

Your next adventure awaits! Pullman creates tropical playground for new generation of global travellers

Megha Paul Jul 7, 2020
Along the southwestern coastline of Phu Quoc Island, Pullman will unveil flagship resort on 1 August. Located on the island’s southwest coast just 10 minutes from the airport, Pullman…

Sandals launches Caribbean-inspired backgrounds for ZOOM

Megha Paul Apr 17, 2020
Sandals and Beaches Resorts has released a series of Caribbean-inspired backgrounds for the video-calling platform ZOOM. For work conference call or catch up with family and friends,…

Bangkok welcomes its newest upper-upscale property

Megha Paul Feb 21, 2020
Bangkok received its latest addition to its ever-increasing collection of upper-upscale properties this week with the launch of Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit. The genuinely…

Why Four Seasons Hotel is the most luxurious hotel in Sydney

Kristin Mariano Feb 20, 2020
Here are some reasons why Four Seasons top other 5-star hotels in the area.

New accolade for Athenee Hotel in Bangkok

Megha Paul Feb 19, 2020
Forbes Travel Guide (FTG), the world-renowned and only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas, announced its annual star rating list, presenting The Athenee Hotel,…

Banyan Tree brings first Angsana to Penang

Alastair Newport Feb 12, 2020
Angsana Teluk Bahang, on the popular Malaysia island getaway of Penang, is all set to level up the profile of the thriving tropical destination with its own take on how to run a five-star…

The top 5 things to do in Seattle during 2020

Alastair Newport Jan 30, 2020
Since the rise of Nirvana and grunge music in the early Nineties, Seattle has been a Mecca to musicians, artists, writers and artisans, from across the US, basically, its scenester central,…

The Ritz-Carlton Osaka: Old-world European charm in a bustling Asian city

Alastair Newport Jan 29, 2020
Whether visiting Osaka for business, to take in the sights or as a night’s stop before tackling the hour-long journey to Kyoto, The Ritz-Carlton Osaka is an easy choice for indulgent rest…

Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok unveils new rooms

Megha Paul Jan 14, 2020
Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok has unveiled two new rooms for the luxury traveller. The grand room skyline river view is a spacious 60-sqm room high above the Chao Phraya River on the…
Air

ANA to take final ‘Flying Honu’ A380 to boost Hawaii route

Megha Paul Jan 9, 2020
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline for seven consecutive years, will be launching the third of its specially designed ‘Flying Honu’ Airbus A380s, allowing for ANA to offer…

The story of Hanoi’s crowning glory: InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72

Christian Tolentino Jan 9, 2020
On top of it all, crowning Hanoi's skyline is InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72, a luxury hotel built by IHG as one of its 'new generation' hotels.

Thai hospitality comes to Shuangyue Bay in China

Megha Paul Dec 23, 2019
Thailand-based global hospitality company Dusit International, represented in China by Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts, has opened Dusit Thani Sandalwoods Resort Shuangyue Bay Huizhou,…

Hot hotel openings: The best of 2020

Christian Tolentino Dec 20, 2019
In this week's special edition of hot hotel openings, we look forward to the year ahead and visit some of the latest and most anticipated properties from around the world.

Small meetings with a big heart: MICE & lifestyle unite in Sukhumvit

Christian Tolentino Dec 12, 2019
A lifestyle wellness destination delivering the ultimate urban experience, Well Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 combines a well-balanced lifestyle through its dedicated MICE facilities.

9 luxury villas you should book in 2020

Kristin Mariano Nov 27, 2019
Luxury villas are filled with top notch amenities and facilities such round-the-clock concierge service and tailored experiences.

Hot hotel openings: The only hotel on top of a racetrack and more

Christian Tolentino Nov 22, 2019
From Abu Dhabi's world-famous Yas Island to India's majestic state of Himachal Pradesh and the city centre of Czech Republic — here's this week's round-up of hot hotel openings.

Hot hotel openings: andBeyond thrives in the ancient Namibian desert and more

Christian Tolentino Nov 15, 2019
On this week's round-up of hot hotel openings, andBeyond unveils its property in Namibia's ancient desert, Nobu celebrates with a sake ceremony in Los Cabos, Lazy Bay opens in the Bahamas…

InterContinental GM: “Hanoi has increased its visibility on the international stage”

Christian Tolentino Oct 9, 2019
TD speaks with General Manager Robbert Manussen about his management style, the state of tourism in Hanoi, MICE in Vietnam and creating a truly memorable stay.

“A better experience in every part of the aircraft” Qantas CEO welcomes A380 upgrade

Alastair Newport Oct 1, 2019
The first batch of Qantas’ newly upgraded A380s welcomed their first passengers this week. The multimillion-dollar upgrade of 12 aircraft includes new seating across expanded Business…

DoubleTree by Hilton: “We are slated to open close to 100 DoubleTree hotels throughout the region”

Alastair Newport Sep 25, 2019
This month, DoubleTree will celebrate the opening of two new properties, in two of the world’s most visited cities, Bangkok and  Phuket. Accommodating business travellers and leisure…

“Let`s talk about Lufthansa Group”: Stefan Molnar spills the beans on Lufthansa Group`s plans in Southeast Asia

Alastair Newport Sep 20, 2019
With the recent launch of Lufthansa’s new direct Munich-Bangkok service, I tracked down Stefan Molnar, general manager of sales for Lufthansa Group Airlines in Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines…

The Rough Guide to being a travel company in 2019

Jon Reay Sep 19, 2019
Digital is transforming all industries. Businesses are becoming ever more digital. In travel, you may still be selling holidays, flights or accommodation but the way you do it has…

Marriott’s Na Lotus Hotel opens in China

Megha Paul Sep 10, 2019
Marriott has opened a new hotel under its Luxury Collection brand, in the capital of Guangxi Province, Nanning. The new opening marks the brand’s eighth property in China. Na Lotus…

MICE focus: Centara, Bangkok.

Alastair Newport Sep 6, 2019
Thai hospitality firm Centara has set itself the task of welcoming 100,000 MICE delegates, within its three convention hotels in Bangkok, by the end of 2019, in a bid to for the Big Mango to…

Hot hotel openings: Luxury mountain lodges of 2019

Christian Tolentino Aug 30, 2019
In this Friday’s edition of hot hotel openings, we’re looking at three of the most enviable mountain lodges that are opening this year.

Hot hotel openings: Levitating beds, secret doors and more

Christian Tolentino Aug 23, 2019
In this week’s round-up of hot hotel openings, we’re seeing magic tricks from The Prestige in Penang, the debut of the ‘Kahala’ outside of Hawaii and more.

From resort retreat to city chic: Pullman Hotels G in Thailand

Simon Willmore Aug 8, 2019
We look at Pullman Pattaya Hotel G and Pullman Bangkok Hotel G
Hospitality

Check in from the skies: Waldorf Astoria arrives in Dubai’s financial hub

Megha Paul Jul 15, 2019
The highly anticipated Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has officially opened its doors, joining two other Waldorf Astoria properties in the UAE and…
Hotels

Japan’s Prince Hotels comes to London, debuts Prince Akatoki brand

Megha Paul Jul 5, 2019
StayWell Holdings, a subsidiary of Prince Hotels, has announced that the Prince Akatoki hotel brand will debut in the UK with the opening of the The Prince Akatoki London in September.…
Hotels

Hot hotel openings: The Luxury Collection’s crowning glory and more

Christian Tolentino Jun 28, 2019
In this week’s list of hot hotel openings, we’ve got stunning new properties from Marriott’s The Luxury Collection, Nobu Hotels, Mövenpick and more.
Medical & Health Tourism

Discover peace, tranquility and wellness in the centre of Bangkok

Alastair Newport Jun 25, 2019
Mӧvenpick Hotels & Resorts announced the launch of its new health-powered, MICE fuelled property, Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok, today at a press conference in the Big Mango.…
River Cruising

A new jewel in the crown: Luxury vessel sets for the Mekong in 2020

Christian Tolentino Jun 20, 2019
Provider of exotic river cruise travel packages Rainforest Cruises has launched its new luxury cruise vessel that will sail through Vietnam and Cambodia in 2020.
Hospitality

Four Seasons to expand Bay Area portfolio with addition of second hotel in San Francisco

Megha Paul Jun 18, 2019
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has been selected by an affiliate of Westbrook Partners, a privately-owned, fully integrated real estate investment management company, to manage its…
Hotels

World’s first guitar-shaped hotel strikes a chord in Florida

Christian Tolentino Jun 4, 2019
Set to open in October, the new 'guitar hotel' at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in South Florida will be the world’s first guitar-shaped hotel.
Hospitality

Agra has a new luxury address, Taj Hotel & Convention Centre opens

Megha Paul May 31, 2019
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has introduced the iconic Taj brand in Agra with the opening of Taj Hotel & Convention Centre, Agra. The hotel, spread over 4.5 acres, is…

Flight booking APIs: GDSs, specialised data providers, OTAs, and metasearch engines

Altexsoft Team May 23, 2019
This article was originally published as a blog post by AltexSoft. It is published here with permission. IATA’s recent passenger survey reports reveal interesting data about traveler…
Cruise

Spectrum of the Seas arrives at second Asian port in Kochi

Christian Tolentino May 13, 2019
Royal Caribbean International’s newest ship Spectrum of the Seas has arrived in Asia, with her second call at Kochi port after Mumbai.
Hotels

Hot hotel openings: MGallery relives the Samurai era and more

Christian Tolentino May 10, 2019
On this week’s hot hotels round-up — we’re mixing it up with newly-launched properties in Kyoto, Venice, Bangkok and Zhanjiang.
Travel Tech

Travel tech this week: DXB Entertainments new B2B platform and more

Kristin Mariano May 2, 2019
This week, travel booking sites eSky and DXB Entertainments moved forward with their businesses. Meanwhile, UDrive and Rentals United received millions of funding.
Hotels

Hot hotel openings: EHG brings “something new to the hospitality table”

Christian Tolentino Apr 12, 2019
On this week's edition of hot hotel openings, we've got a standout in the skyline of Hanoi, a 5-star hotel in the French Alps, a Radisson Blu in the Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter and more.
Hotels

Mandarin Oriental celebrates with helicopter tours above Barcelona

Christian Tolentino Apr 8, 2019
Mandarin Oriental Barcelona is celebrating its 10th anniversary by offering guests a helicopter tour as part of a special luxury accommodation package.
Cruise

Cruise news: Vidanta sets sail, a Royal Princess arrives and more

Christian Tolentino Mar 27, 2019
From new expeditions and ships to the arrival of a Royal Princess and a new player in the market — here are the latest happenings from the cruise world.
Hotels

Hot hotel openings: Radisson Collection debuts in the French capital

Christian Tolentino Mar 22, 2019
This week in the world of hotels, we’re looking at the latest openings from Radisson Collection, Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental and Shaza Hotels.
Air

Aviation round up: It’s the bees knees

Alastair Newport Mar 19, 2019
This week's aviation round up comes with a brand new business class product, airport mapping and, of course, a new destination.
Cruise

Genting: Dreams of mermaids and unicorns

Alastair Newport Mar 15, 2019
Cruise heavyweight Genting, has unveiled artwork outlining the concept and good looks of its latest arrival’s new hull design, the 75,338 -ton, 1,870  capacity Explorer Dream, ahead of its…
Hotels

Hot hotel openings: A gem in the Parisian Opera District

Christian Tolentino Mar 15, 2019
As we cap off another week, we're featuring the latest properties — from a 'wild' hotel in Mykonos to an icon in London and a former bank in Paris.
Hotels

Stargaze in luxury with Hilton’s Earth Hour picks

Christian Tolentino Mar 4, 2019
With Earth Hour once again just around the corner, Hilton has released a hand-picked list of its luxury hotels, best suited for stargazing.
Cruise

Cruise news: Heritage at Halong, falconry and more

Mili Feb 20, 2019
Boutique is the way to go as cruise lines take every effort to customise their experience with off beat attractions and onboard design. Addition of vessels in the industry and more...this…
Global

Mandarin Oriental makes Arab debut

Mili Feb 18, 2019
One of Asia's oldest and most reputed hospitality group just marked its entry into the Middle East market with the launch of Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai. Located in the heart of Dubai,…
Cruise

Cruise news: Yachting in Saigon, family friendly decks and more

Mili Feb 13, 2019
Wellness and sustainability rule the roost this week as cruise companies lure guests with activity managers, family friendly decks and sustainable practices on board.
Hotels

Hotel hashtags: Top 26 hotels dominating Instagram

Christian Tolentino Feb 12, 2019
In a comprehensive, travel company Destination2 has analysed data to reveal the top 26 hotel-related hashtags across the social sphere.
Airlines and Aviation

Aviation round up: 20 years of Oneworld and the pride of Ethiopia

Alastair Newport Feb 5, 2019
The first few days of February have seen a flurry of announcements hit the TD inbox, including digital transformations, re purposed aircraft and, of course a couple of new destinations.
Hotels

Rotana returns to Babylon with five-star hotel in Baghdad

Christian Tolentino Feb 5, 2019
Rotana has signed a hotel management agreement with Al Ibaa Company to operate a five-star property in Iraq’s capital of Baghdad.
Hotels

Hot hotel openings: Mandarin Oriental debuts on the Arabian Gulf

Christian Tolentino Feb 1, 2019
In this week’s hot hotel openings, we’ve got properties from Mandarin Oriental, Moxy Hotels, Radisson Blu, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts and FWD Group.
HR & Careers

Building a legacy: The Four Seasons story

Kim Kalanon Jan 31, 2019
Synonymous with luxury, the Four Seasons brand is the definition of personal service, lavish design and premium quality. From humble beginnings, Four Seasons currently manages 112 hotels…
Hotels

Beyond the horizon: China World Hotel completes three-year renovation

Christian Tolentino Jan 24, 2019
China World Hotel, a landmark in China’s capital city, has unveiled 126 newly-refurbished rooms and suites, after a renovation that began in early 2016.
Cruise

Cruise news: Largest monopoly, solar catamarans and more

Mili Jan 24, 2019
From half a million dollar investment upgrades to the largest monopoly in the world at sea the cruise world has been quite dynamic this week. Read up and catch up on all the action. 
Global

Cruise news: Wellness cruises, day tripper taxes and more

Mili Jan 9, 2019
We have our eyes not just on the road. But also the air and the sea. The cruise news round up is your weekly guide to the must-know in the cruise industry.
Hotels

Hot hotel openings: Stella Di Mare Dubai Marina and more

Christian Tolentino Jan 4, 2019
In this week’s edition of hot hotel openings, we’ve got properties from a night cottage in the middle of New Zealand’s wilderness, to a beach club set in a former coconut plantation.
Airlines and Aviation

A look back at my favourite airline stories of 2018

Alastair Newport Dec 31, 2018
As 2018 draws to a close, here's a recap of my favourite aviation headlines of the year, including cabin-based yoga, 'Smart Tunnels' and the world’s longest flight.
Hotels

2019 firecrackers: Hot hotels opening with a bang next year

Christian Tolentino Dec 28, 2018
In this week’s special edition of hot hotel openings, we’ve got up and coming hotels from Rosewood, NH Hotel Group, BLESS Collection, Four Seasons and more.
Hotels

Hot hotel openings: AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront and more

Christian Tolentino Dec 14, 2018
In this week’s edition of hot hotel openings, we’ve got new properties from Marriott International, Rosewood, RIU Hotels & Resorts, Hilton and Anantara.
Hotels

SLH welcomes five new luxury boutique hotels

Christian Tolentino Dec 12, 2018
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has welcomed five new additions, including three newly-opened properties to its portfolio of luxury boutique hotels.
Hotels

Hot hotel openings: Ikos Andalusia and more

Christian Tolentino Dec 7, 2018
On this week’s edition of hot hotel openings, we’ve got properties from Ikos Resorts, Centara, Marriott International, RIU and Hilton.
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

The Westin Grande Sukhumvit: Bangkok’s most inspiring MICE venue

Christian Tolentino Dec 5, 2018
Whether you are planning a private celebration or a corporate get-together, The Westin Grande Sukhumvit provides the most inspiring MICE venues in Bangkok.
Hotels

“Majestic luxury in its purest form”: Emerald Palace Kempinski Dubai opens

Christian Tolentino Dec 4, 2018
Kempinski Hotels has announced the much-anticipated opening of Emerald Palace Kempinski Dubai on the West Crescent of Palm Jumeirah.
Hotels

Preferred Hotels unveils 23 worldwide hotels for 2019

Alastair Newport Dec 3, 2018
Preferred Hotels unveil the latest properties to be added throughout next year.
Global

The rise of Danang and Centara’s unique place in the heart of it

Alastair Newport Nov 30, 2018
Vietnam’s coastal city Da Nang has exploded as a tourist destination. Recent years have seen visitor numbers steadily rising with nearly seven million visitors packing their sun lotion,…
Partner content

Upgrade your business trip with Hilton Kuala Lumpur

Alastair Newport Nov 28, 2018
Hilton Kuala Lumpur is renowned as the preferred choice for many seasoned business travellers because of their thoughtful solutions and rejuvenation options, which are readily available when…
Hotels

Hot hotel openings: Amari Vientiane and more

Christian Tolentino Nov 23, 2018
It’s Friday once again and we’re ending the week with the latest hotel openings from Amari, Conrad, Staybridge Suites, Hilton, and Marriott International.
Hotels

Six Senses Singapore to come full circle in December

Christian Tolentino Nov 14, 2018
Following the highly successful opening of Six Senses Duxton, sister property Six Senses Maxwell is scheduled to open on 1 December 2018.
Hotels

Hotel in a garden: PARKROYAL on Pickering “an architectural stunner”

Mili Nov 13, 2018
PARKROYAL on Pickering, an eco-chic hotel, recently bagged the title of "Asia’s Leading Green Hotel" at the World Travel Awards (Asia & Australasia) for the fourth consecutive year. We…
Travel Tech

DataArt: Top 5 travel and hospitality tech trends for 2019

Christian Tolentino Nov 12, 2018
DataArt, a global technology consultancy, has predicted the top 5 travel and hospitality tech trends for 2019.
Hotels

Three-in-one: JA Resorts & Hotels revamps 5-star flagship resort in Dubai

Christian Tolentino Nov 8, 2018
Dubai-based JA Resorts & Hotels has announced the repositioning of its flagship resort in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Beach.
Airlines and Aviation

United doubles down on Singapore-San Francisco by doubling up daily offering

Alastair Newport Nov 2, 2018
United’s second SG-SFO connection gives “passengers what the asked for: better sleep in the sky,” says country manager Laurence Chin.
Hospitality

Alila to open in Wuzhen, China’s 1,300-year old water town

Christian Tolentino Oct 18, 2018
Alila Hotels has announced the opening of its third property in Wuzhen, China scheduled to open in November.
Saudi Arabia

Hyatt to roll out mobile room entry and security to all hotels by 2020

Alastair Newport Oct 17, 2018
ASSA ABLOY Hospitality, self-described provider of “advanced security solutions” for the hospitality sector has revealed it has completed the implementation of its ‘Mobile Entry’ tool at the…
Partner content

Akaryn Hotel Group to open 12 new locations by 2022

Alastair Newport Oct 9, 2018
Thailand’s  resort specialist, the Akaryn Hotel Group, has unveiled plans for the significant expansion of akyra, its hip and sustainable lifestyle brand – including its first ever…
Hotels

AVANI signs second hotel in Busan, South Korea

Christian Tolentino Oct 1, 2018
AVANI Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing for its second South Korean property, located in Busan’s city centre.
Hospitality

Six Senses debuts in Cambodia’s Krabey Island

Christian Tolentino Sep 24, 2018
The Six Senses brand has announced the opening of its debut property in Cambodia — Six Senses Krabey Island.
Hospitality

St Regis Hotels & Resorts ready for Australian debut in 2022

Christian Tolentino Sep 21, 2018
St Regis Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of The St. Regis Melbourne, marking the first hotel in Australia for the renowned luxury brand.
Hospitality

Jumeirah Nanjing: “A remarkable destination” says Jumeirah CEO José Silva

Alastair Newport Sep 19, 2018
Renowned as one of the most beautiful cities in China, crammed with open green spaces, mountains and catalogue of buildings and shrines of historic importance, Nanjing is the tenth most…
Expedition Cruising

Silversea to embark on the first-ever seven-continent world cruise

Kristin Mariano Sep 14, 2018
In the course of 140 days, Silversea’s Silver Whisper will cruise the world, literally bringing the guests to seven continents.
Thailand

Review: Tinidee Hotel@Bangkok Golf Club

Alastair Newport Sep 10, 2018
With the rebirth and relaunch of Bangkok Golf Spa Resort as the Tinidee Hotel@Bangkok Golf Club back in May of this year, owned by MBK Hotel and Tourism (MBKHT), has been transformed into a…
Hospitality

Think Rad: Radical Innovation unveils hotel concepts of the future

Christian Tolentino Sep 7, 2018
Radical Innovation, an award-giving platform that recognises game-changing ideas for the hospitality industry worldwide, has announced the 2018 finalists for its 12th annual edition.
Airlines and Aviation

easyJet adopts solution for more reliable flight schedules

Christian Tolentino Aug 22, 2018
Amadeus and Optym have announced that easyJet has chosen the advanced network simulation solution, Amadeus SkySYM by Optym, to improve the reliability of its flight schedules.
Hospitality

AccorHotels’ Grand Mercure debuts in Myanmar

Mili Aug 20, 2018
Grand Mercure announces the opening of its first property in Myanmar.
Hotels

Review: Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 Hotel

Alastair Newport Aug 15, 2018
Stepping out of the sultry summer sun and into the lobby of Novotel Bangkok Soi 2O, the first thing I noticed, along with the more-than-welcome respite from the scorching midday temperatures…
Global

Miami Nice: Mandarin Oriental launches “Cruise Your Way”

Alastair Newport Aug 6, 2018
Since its boom time in the 80’s, Miami has long held a fascination for tourists as a glamorous destination. Indeed, tourism has become such a vital cornerstone to the region’s economy that,…
Hotels

India’s newest Novotel in Chennai is high on design and F&B concepts

Mili Jul 11, 2018
Newly launched, Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road is the first Novotel with a contemporary design and interiors in India.
Hospitality

The Biltmore Hotel to complete $25m hotel and golf course restoration

Christian Tolentino Jul 6, 2018
The Biltmore Hotel, a historic landmark in the City of Coral Gables, has announced the completion date of its hotel and golf course renovation.
Hospitality

East meets west at Nobu Hotel Miami Beach

Christian Tolentino Jul 3, 2018
Nobu Hotels, the acclaimed hotel chain formed by the shared vision of a Hollywood icon and a globally recognised chef, has introduced its latest property, Nobu Hotel Miami Beach. 
Hospitality

The sixth jewel of Bvlgari’s luxury hotel opens in Shanghai

Mili Jun 22, 2018
Bvlgari’s latest luxury hotel has finally opened its doors in Shanghai.
Hotels

New Zealand’s first net zero energy accommodation launched

Mili Jun 19, 2018
Wilderness combined with luxury and local artistry to create a new and memorable travel experience, Camp Glenorchy is New Zealand's first net-zero energy accommodation.
Hospitality

China gets ready for the luxury brand of Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai

Christian Tolentino May 28, 2018
Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the opening of The Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai, the sixth jewel of Bvlgari’s hospitality collection.
Hospitality

Alila Hotels & Resorts expands into Kuala Lumpur with Alila Bangsar

Christian Tolentino May 17, 2018
Opening today, 17 May, Alila Bangsar is set at the topmost floors of a mixed-use development known as The Establishment, right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s cosmopolitan district.
UK

Cunard sends the refitted Queen Victoria on maiden call to Ireland

Alastair Newport May 14, 2018
Following the €39 million (£34 million) refurbishment of its luxury liner Queen Victoria last year, luxury cruise company Cunard have announced the Vista-class cruise liner will be heading…
Airlines and Aviation

Delta brings its A game in luxury flying and reaps the rewards

Kristin Mariano May 8, 2018
As flying gets cheaper in the recent years, Delta is beating other U.S. airlines by coming after business travellers who are not shy to spend more for quality and comfortability.
Hospitality

Two new brands, thrice its inventory: Swiss-BelHotel expands in Bahrain

Christian Tolentino May 7, 2018
Swiss-Belhotel International announced two new hotels to open in Bahrain this year while ushering in two new brands in the country.
Hotels

Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty debuts in South India

Christian Tolentino May 2, 2018
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty, the third Grand Hyatt-branded hotel in the country and the first in South India.
Hotels

Bvlgari Hotels to open first hotel in Tokyo, Japan

Christian Tolentino Apr 25, 2018
Ready to debut its luxury brand, Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts signed an agreement with Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. to open the first Bvlgari Hotel in Tokyo, Japan.
Serviced Apartments

Dubai luxury residence will be the tallest tower on Jumeirah Beach

Christian Tolentino Apr 19, 2018
Address Residences Jumeirah Resort + Spa is now offering customers to be part of its vibrant location with the launch of its new luxury residence.
Hotels

Six Senses Duxton brings luxury hospitality to Singapore

Christian Tolentino Apr 16, 2018
Six Senses Duxton - the first city hotel from Six Senses - is now open in historic Tanjong Pagar in the Chinatown area of Singapore.
Hotels

Virgin Group purchases Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas

Christian Tolentino Apr 3, 2018
Virgin Group will soon paint the world's most famous gambling town Virgin red after purchasing the iconic Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
Air

Qantas means business in Perth with a new direct flight to London, new lounge and a new take on passenger wellness

Alastair Newport Mar 26, 2018
In a journey set to go down in aviation history, Qantas has hardwired Perth to London, with the completion of the first direct commercial flight between the Australia and the UK.
Features

MICE advice: The top four Bangkok hotels you need to know

Alastair Newport Mar 21, 2018
When it comes to MICE locations BKK is spoilt for choice but deciding which is the right venue, to make your gala luncheon go with pop or and trade show snap, can be more than a little time…
Airlines and Aviation

Shooting for the stars: Philippine Airlines shines brighter with Amadeus

Christian Tolentino Mar 19, 2018
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is aiming for the stars and it has chosen travel-tech leader Amadeus to transform the airline’s core technology system.
Hotels

You can now book these iconic U.S. locations for the first time ever

Christian Tolentino Mar 8, 2018
Booking.com introduces ‘Book the U.S.’ List featuring some unique places in the United States – from caves and castles to train cars and treehouses.
Hotels

Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin celebrates opening with star-studded launched party

Alastair Newport Feb 27, 2018
A glittering grand opening ceremony has been held for Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin, Asia’s first Holiday Inn water park resort,  set  on Thailand’s Gulf coast, just 2.5 hours’ drive from…
Consumer

Airbnb reveals major platform updates with roadmap to 2028

Christian Tolentino Feb 23, 2018
Airbnb unveils a new roadmap for its core home business, designed to bring transformative benefits to every type of traveller.
Hotels

Forbes Travel Guide 2018 recognizes the best hotels in the Philippines

Christian Tolentino Feb 21, 2018
Forbes Travel Guide 2018 has just announced their top-rated picks in the travel and hospitality space and 12 of them come from the Philippines.
Hotels

Grand Hyatt Manila sets the stage for luxury living in the Philippines

Alastair Newport Jan 31, 2018
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of Grand Hyatt Manila, the first Grand Hyatt hotel in the Philippines. The 461-room luxury hotel tops the tallest skyscraper in the…
Tourism

Abu Dhabi: What’s new?

Jill Sayles Jan 29, 2018
Abu Dhabi has a range of openings for this year including attractions and hotels. Here's a round up of what's in store. Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi  Miral – the developer behind…
Tourism

What’s happening in Dubai in 2018?

Jill Sayles Jan 26, 2018
This year, Dubai will see the launch of the world’s longest urban zipline, the opening of the Frame, Zaha Hadid’s’ ‘The Opus’ building, and a six-week special of Van Gogh’s Alive exhibition.…
Tourism

One Faber Group “One escapade, countless experiences”

Alastair Newport Jan 23, 2018
One Faber Group is a new lifestyle brand that operates Singapore’s only cable car network, the largest Merlion and the award‑winning multi-sensory night show set in the open sea. With the…
Hotels

Nine of the best: agoda reveal their top new hotels from 2017

Alastair Newport Jan 11, 2018
Over the past year agoda’s accommodation listings have doubled, and now the fastest-growing online travel booking platform offers over 2 million properties worldwide. With so many new…
Travel Tech

CBInsights reviews 2017 trends in travel tech start-ups and investments

Simon Willmore Jan 10, 2018
Tech analyst company CBInsights argues that travel tech is evolving faster than Pokemon.
Hotels

Hilton add 331 rooms to “strategically critical market” with Hilton Fuzhou

Alastair Newport Jan 8, 2018
Visitors to the rapidly expanding city of Fuzhou now have access to some of the most striking views in the city with the opening of Hilton Fuzhou. The coastal city's second Hilton property,…
Hotels

A very fine hotel rises in Muscat

Simon Willmore Dec 20, 2017 21
The city of Muscat is best known to travellers as ‘a very elegant town with very fine houses’ due to building policies that enforce cleanliness and traditional design elements. Portuguese…
Hotels

Eastin Hotel Makkasan Bangkok upgrades to 4-star

Alastair Newport Dec 20, 2017 14
Eastin Hotel Makkasan Bangkok was recently certified as a 4-star hotel for the period 2017 – 2020 under the Thailand Tourism Standard, officially certified by the Thai Department of Tourism…
Hotels

ME by Meliá announces Middle East property

Jill Sayles Dec 6, 2017 18
ME by Meliá has announced its debut property in the Middle East with the launch of ME Dubai at the end of 2018. Designed by late architect, Zaha Hadid, ME Dubai is the only hotel project…
Airlines and Aviation

Qantas opens lounge at Heathrow

Jill Sayles Nov 29, 2017 11
Qantas is welcoming customers into the new Qantas London Lounge at Heathrow Airport from today. Located at London Heathrow Terminal 3, it opens as the airline is counts down to its…
Hotels

Minor Hotels to open three hotels in Qatar

Jill Sayles Nov 13, 2017 26
Minor Hotels has announced that it will open three new-build hotels in Qatar in spring 2018 under its Tivoli and Oaks brands.  Launching in April, Tivoli Al Najada Doha Hotel is in the…
Hotels

Have Holiday Inn and Proud Real Estate just reinvented package holidays?

Alastair Newport Nov 13, 2017 10
After the successful launch of Vana Nava Water Jungle in Hua Hin, one of Thailand’s top waterparks which has been in operation for three years, Proud Real Estate has invested a further THB…
Hotels

Review: The Pavilions Phuket

Alastair Newport Nov 8, 2017 8
Nestled into a verdant hillside on Phuket’s pristine west coast, The Pavilions provides the perfect place to unwind in space, style and luxurious comfort.
Hotels

Inspiring venues in the heart of Bangkok

Alastair Newport Nov 6, 2017 22
One of the best located and MICE-friendly 5-star hotels in Bangkok, The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, is found moments from BTS Asok skytrain and MRT Sukhumvit underground stations.…
United States

Carnival Horizon Dreamscape LED Atrium Sculpture to Feature Artwork Created by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Patients

Mark Elliott Oct 27, 2017 0
Carnival Cruise Line announced this week that the massive LED “Dreamscape” atrium sculpture on the new Carnival Horizon will feature colorful, custom-designed artwork created by patients of …
Hotels

Dream Hotel Group unveil first hotel in the Philippines

Alastair Newport Oct 1, 2017 20
The 220-key Dream Hotel, found on the white sand beaches of Borocay – recently rated third best island destination in the world by Condé Nast Traveler magazine – is a major signing for the…
Hotels

AccorHotels announce 800th hotel in Asia Pacific

Alastair Newport Sep 13, 2017
Sofitel Singapore City Centre will open its doors in October
Hotels

Where to Stay: new hotels in Beijing, Jakarta, Yangon and more

Mark Elliott Aug 10, 2017
Hilton Yantai Location: Within the Shimao Skyscraper, a 323-metre-high building in Yantai, overlooking the Bohai Strait in China's Shandong province Grade: Upper-upscale Keys: 252…
Hotels

AccorHotels unveils major multi-property complex in Korea

Mark Elliott Aug 10, 2017
A major new hotel complex will launch in Seoul in October, bringing four AccorHotels properties to the South Korean capital. Seoul Dragon City will open on 1 October 2017, comprising…
Face‑to‑Face

Face-to-Face: Anne Arrowsmith

Mark Elliott Jul 24, 2017
This week, Travel Daily Asia talks to Anne Arrowsmith, GM of 137 Pillars House, the luxury hotel in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand... Q) 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai is gaining quite a…
United States

Viking Voted “World’s Best” By Travel + Leisure Readers In 2017 Awards

Mark Elliott Jul 11, 2017 0
Winning Streak Firmly Establishes Viking Above All CompetitorsLOS ANGELES, July 11,2017  - Viking Cruises® (www.vikingcruises.com) has once again been named a #1 Ocean Cruise Line and one of…
Guest Column

Check-In: New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel

Mark Elliott Jul 11, 2017
The city of Hong Kong is one of the most dynamic in Asia, offering a rich history, bright lights, global icons and bustling street life. It’s filled with exemplary experiences, each…
Hotel

Check-In: Banyan Tree Bangkok

Mark Elliott Jul 11, 2017
Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is a city constantly alive. By day, the movement of people and buzz of commerce generates an electric atmosphere. By night, the glow of lights…
Hotels

Where to Stay: new hotels in China, India, Australia and more

Mark Elliott Jul 10, 2017
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…
Hotels

Atmosphere hotels & resorts expands with Oblu Select

Jill Sayles Jul 7, 2017
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,…
United States

Royal Caribbean Uses VR to Introduce Ships to Singapore

Mark Elliott Jul 6, 2017 0
Written by Mark Elliott - Travel Daily MediaSingaporean travelers and travel agents will soon be able to experience what it’s like to cruise with Royal Caribbean without stepping foot on a…
United States

Sightseeing in Charlotte, North Carolina

Mark Elliott Jul 6, 2017 0
Written by Alex GrossSimilar to most urban cities, Charlotte has become quite a melting pot, and ranks as North Carolina’s largest and most visited city. With the recent expansion of its…
Travel Tech

Royal Caribbean uses VR to introduce ships to Singapore

Mark Elliott Jul 6, 2017
Singaporean travellers and travel agents will soon be able to experience what it's like to cruise with Royal Caribbean without stepping foot on a ship. The cruise line has harnessed…
Hotels

W Hotels kicks off major expansion in China

Mark Elliott Jun 30, 2017
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…
Cruise

Avalon Waterways launches new brochure and website

Maria Airey Jun 20, 2017
Avalon Waterways has launched its 2018 brochure and a newly designed website, with trade portal, all backed by a mainstream TV campaign, to raise awareness of Avalon river cruises to the UK…
Airlines and Aviation

Delta starts selling A350 premium products on Asian routes

Mark Elliott Jun 20, 2017
Delta Air Lines has started selling its new Delta One and Delta Premium Select products, which are due to debut on the airline's Airbus A350 aircraft. Entering service in the fourth…
Hotels

Where to Stay: including the new Conrad Osaka, Raffles London and Shangri-La Melbourne

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2017
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…
Hotels

Where to Stay: new hotels in Singapore, New Zealand, the US and more

Mark Elliott Jun 9, 2017
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…
United States

HotelPlanner & Meetings.com Reveal List of Best U.S. Sales Managers for Group Travel

Simon Willmore May 27, 2017 0
HotelPlanner and Meetings.com, the leading online providers of group bookings for hotels and meeting space, just announced the top 100 group sales managers in the U.S., recognizing those who…
Hotels

Avani Hotels & Resorts set to launch in New Zealand

Maria Airey May 17, 2017
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…
Hotels

Best Western opens new hotel in Malaysia’s Genting Highlands

Mark Elliott May 16, 2017
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…
United States

Adults Only Boutique Hotel Now Open in Playa Del Carmen

Simon Willmore May 12, 2017 0
The Carmen Hotel, Playa del Carmen’s most unique beachfront hotel, has opened to instant acclaim after being awarded the A’Design Award, the largest and one of the most prestigious awards in…
United States

2017 Travel & Hospitality Trends

Simon Willmore May 12, 2017 0
For destinations, 2017 is all about discovering that pristine enclave. And the more locally curated, the sweeter the sojourn. Emerging 2017 hotspots are situated at already-coveted…
United States

Another ‘First’ for Pullman Bangkok King Power: The Revamp of the World’s First Pullman

Simon Willmore May 10, 2017 0
Nine years after opening its doors on 15 October 2007, Pullman Bangkok King Power – the world's first Pullman – has completed a transformative renovation project that “embodies the trend…
Face‑to‑Face

New and Upcoming in Orlando

Simon Willmore May 8, 2017 0
What's New in 2017 1. Attractions Universal Orlando Resort: Volcano Bay, a brand new water park will open May 25, 2017. The water park will offer innovative, thrilling attractions,…
Hotels

Marriott brings green hotel brand to Southeast Asia

Mark Elliott May 4, 2017
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…
UK

Where to Stay: New hotels from Melia, Centara, Movenpick and more…

Mark Elliott Apr 20, 2017
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:…
Guest Column

A closer look at the Peaks Performance Awards’ key parters

Maria Airey Apr 18, 2017
The Peaks Performance Awards are a brand new awards event designed to reward agents for their performance during the key peak trading months at the start of the year. The night itself…
Airlines and Aviation

Qatar update

Gemma Greenwood Apr 12, 2017
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…
Hotels

AccorHotels signs deal with R hotels for The Retreat Palm Dubai

Gemma Greenwood Apr 4, 2017
AccorHotels has signed a new agreement with R Hotels, the hospitality management division of the business conglomerate R Holding, for one of the first MGallery hotels in the Middle East. The…
United States

Vacation for Health: Wellness Retreats Around the World

Simon Willmore Mar 21, 2017 0
In today’s hectic world, planning a vacation that focuses on wellness, rather than just a destination, is a hot trend. While in the past you might get a spa treatment as an afterthought at a…
United States

Oasis of the Seas: Even From the Dockside, It Dwarfs All Other Ships

Simon Willmore Mar 20, 2017 0
Oasis of the Seas creates an amazing spectacle, even from the dockside, it dwarfs all other ships.The gargantuan effect continues as you board – the ship’s Royal Promenade gives the…
United States

Best Hotel Fireplaces to Snuggle Up Next To

Simon Willmore Mar 1, 2017 0
It’s hibernation season. We know the chill makes heading outdoors a daunting task, but we have the often overlooked solution to get you out the door: the hotel fireplace. From…
United States

CHECK-IN: Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens

Simon Willmore Jan 30, 2017 0
By Larry Kessler                Athens rewards visitors with inspiring and rich history, which confidently presents itself throughout the city in swathes. The timeless and…
Guest Column

Safe travels

Gemma Greenwood Jan 29, 2017
Adventure tourism has risen in its popularity over the past few years and the trend is likely to grow at a fast pace within the next three years. According to the Global Adventure Tourism…
United States

Where to Stay: New hotels in India, Indonesia, China, the US and more

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2017
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…
UK

‘Spirit of Scotland’ to join European Waterways fleet

Mark Elliott Jan 19, 2017
A 12-passenger hotel barge ‘Spirit of Scotland’ will join the European Waterways’ fleet in June this year and cruise through the very heart of the Scottish Highlands. Cruising…
Hotels

Ayana Bali increases inventory with new tower

Mark Elliott Jan 18, 2017
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…
Hotels

JW Marriott debuts in Singapore

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2016
JW Marriott has made its debut in Singapore following the rebranding of the eye-catching South Beach hotel. Located opposite the famous Raffles Hotel on Beach Road, the renamed JW…
Airlines and Aviation

MENA business aviation sector flies high at MEBAA

Gemma Greenwood Dec 13, 2016
The biggest MEBAA Show to date finished on a high note with the week characterised by bigger jets, bigger deals and bigger visitor numbers. Ali Ahmed Alnaqbi, Founding Chairman of the…
Hotels

New Lancaster Bangkok joins Preferred Hotels

Mark Elliott Dec 12, 2016
The new Lancaster Bangkok has become one of 24 new members of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. Scheduled to open in April 2017, the property will offer 231 rooms and suites, including…
Hotels

Bangkok’s largest hotel reopens as Asia’s first Marriott Marquis

Mark Elliott Dec 12, 2016
Marriott has opened the largest hotel in its Thai portfolio and its first Marquis-branded hotel in the Asia Pacific region. The new Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park, which was…
Hotels

The Wellesley to join Marriott Luxury Collection

Aaron Greenwood Dec 8, 2016
The Luxury Collection, now part of Marriott International, has announced that Knightsbridge hotel The Wellesley will join its portfolio.  The Wellesley joins The Cristallo Resort…
Hotels

Thailand’s Akaryn opens first Bangkok hotel

Mark Elliott Dec 2, 2016
Akaryn Hotel Group, the Thai boutique hotelier, has unveiled its first property in Bangkok. Located in the trendy Thonglor area of the city, akyra Thonglor Bangkok has opened…
UK

Holiday Inn Northampton West shows off £2m makeover

Aaron Greenwood Nov 29, 2016
Holiday Inn Northampton West, part of the Splendid Hospitality Group, has been transformed and revitalised thanks to a £2 million makeover. The hotel, located just a 2-minute drive…
Cruise

Carnival Vista Launches Year-Round Service From PortMiami

Mark Elliott Nov 29, 2016
PortMiami welcomed Carnival Cruise Line's newest, largest and most innovative ship, Carnival Vista, when it arrived yesterday to kick off a year-round schedule of six- and eight-day cruises…
Hotels

Hyatt rises high in Hangzhou

Mark Elliott Nov 23, 2016
Hyatt has introduced a second hotel brand to Hangzhou with a new landmark development. The new Park Hyatt Hangzhou is a luxury hotel situated on the upper floors of a 49-storey…

Checking In: The Hilton Sukhumvit, Bangkok Thailand

Simon Willmore Nov 15, 2016 0
Checking In: The Hilton Sukhumvit, Bangkok Thailand Written by: Darren Brodie Posted On:2nd March, 2016 04:02 am The energy of Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area is infectious, attracting tourists…
Hotels

Ritz-Carlton to make debut in New Zealand

Mark Elliott Nov 10, 2016
Ritz-Carlton has signed a management agreement for its first property in New Zealand. Scheduled to open in 2019, the new Ritz-Carlton Auckland will be positioned in the centre of New…
Turkey

Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus unveils sophisticated new look

Gemma Greenwood Nov 9, 2016
Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus has announced the completion of a four-year renovation project that has transformed almost every aspect of the celebrated hotel. All 76 sumptuous suites and…
Airlines and Aviation

Delta premium economy to go international in 2017

Mark Elliott Nov 4, 2016
Delta Air Lines has revealed that its new premium economy seats will be rolled out on international routes from next year. Due to be launched in autumn 2017, the Delta Premium cabin will…
Appointments

Nikki Beach appoints new GM as property gears up to open

Gemma Greenwood Oct 30, 2016
Nikki Beach EMEA Hotels & Resorts Ltd. has announced the appointment of Alexander Schneider as General Manager of Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai, to lead a vibrant team for the…
Airlines and Aviation

Etihad named ME’s leading airline at WTAs

Gemma Greenwood Sep 30, 2016
Etihad Airways has been named The Middle East’s Leading Airline at the World Travel Awards Middle East, representing a decade of dominance in the category, and one of four accolades proudly…
Features

Emaar unveils plans for new five-star beach resort

Gemma Greenwood Sep 27, 2016
Emaar Hospitality Group has revealed plans for a twin-tower hotel and residential development in Dubai. The Address Jumeirah Resort + Spa will be the developer’s flagship hotel brand’s…
Hotels

Hilton opens first hotel in Montenegro

Gemma Greenwood Sep 20, 2016
Hilton has announced the opening of its first property in Montenegro, Hilton Podgorica Crna Gora. Set within a historic location, home to the first hotel to open in Podgorica in 1953, the…
UK

ASAP announces shortlist for 2016 Serviced Apartment Industry Awards

Aaron Greenwood Sep 12, 2016
ASAP has announced that a record number of 61 entries from serviced apartment operator, agents and suppliers have been shortlisted for its ASAP Serviced Apartment Industry Awards 2016. …
UK

Checking In: Canary Riverside Plaza, London

Gemma Greenwood Sep 11, 2016
Elegant, sophisticated and unlike most London hotels, a haven of tranquility, the Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel is a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. It also…
Hotels

World’s first new-build Avani opens in Bangkok

Mark Elliott Sep 8, 2016
Minor Hotel Group has officially launched its first ever new-build Avani hotel. Located on the banks of the Chao Praya River in Bangkok, the Avani Riverside Bangkok Hotel is a modern…
Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Sep 7, 2016
ALEXANDRE DE JUNIAC has become the new director-general & CEO of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), succeeding Tony Tyler, the former Cathay Pacific CEO who held the…
Hotels

Best Western goes upscale Malaysia’s highlands

Mark Elliott Sep 5, 2016
Best Western has unveiled plans for a major new upscale hotel in Malaysia’s Genting Highlands. The brand new Best Western Premier Genting Ion Delemen is set in the jungle-clad hills…
Hotels

Westin makes Jakarta debut in city’s highest hotel

Mark Elliott Aug 26, 2016
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has launched its upscale Westin brand in Jakarta, with the opening of the Indonesian capital's highest hotel. The Westin Jakarta occupies floors 50 to 69…
Hotels

Dramatic new Conrad rises on Chinese coast

Mark Elliott Aug 22, 2016
Hilton Worldwide has opened its first ever Conrad hotel in southeast China's Fujian province. The brand new Conrad Xiamen opened on 18 August 2016 as part of a dramatic 300-metre-tall…
Hotels

Brand new Mercure opens in Singapore

Mark Elliott Aug 8, 2016
AccorHotels has opened a new-build Mercure hotel in Singapore. The new Mercure Singapore Bugis is located next to the Bugis+ shopping centre, five minutes' walk from Bugis MRT…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates to resume flights to Conakry

Gemma Greenwood Aug 3, 2016
Emirates will resume flights to Conakry, the capital of Guinea, from 30 October. The flight to Conakry will be linked to Emirates’ four times weekly service between Dubai and Dakar, and…
Airlines and Aviation

New route to see rise in UK visitors to Seattle

Aaron Greenwood Aug 3, 2016
Seattle is expected to be one of the fastest growing US destinations for UK travellers in 2017 with a Virgin Atlantic direct non-stop daily flight scheduled for launch in March (replacing…
Hotels

Starwood launches first luxury hotel in Tokyo

Mark Elliott Jul 27, 2016
Starwood has reached a major milestone in its Japanese expansion, with the launch of its first ever luxury hotel in Tokyo. The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, which forms part of…
Italy

Emirates boost capacity to Milan with second daily A380

Gemma Greenwood Jul 22, 2016
Emirates has unveiled plans to increase capacity on the Dubai-Milan route with the deployment of a second daily A380.  The migration from a Boeing 777-300ER to the iconic double…
Hotels

New Hyatt opens in Shanghai

Mark Elliott Jul 22, 2016
Hyatt opened a major new upscale hotel in Shanghai earlier this month. Located in the Hopson International Plaza, a new luxury tower in the north of the city, Hyatt Regency Shanghai…
UK

SACO debuts new aparthotel brand

Aaron Greenwood Jul 5, 2016
Serviced apartment specialist SACO has unveiled its new aparthotel brand, Locke.  SACO said Locke will combine the best aspects of boutique hotels and serviced apartments to deliver…
Hotels

Jetwing opens resort on Sri Lanka’s east coast

Mark Elliott Jun 29, 2016
Jetwing, the Sri Lankan hotel group, has unveiled a new upscale resort on the country's less developed east coast. The new Sunrise by Jetwing is set on Passikudah Bay, overlooking a…
UK

Courthouse Hotel London joins Worldhotels

Aaron Greenwood Jun 24, 2016
Independent hotel group Worldhotels has welcomed its newest member, the Courthouse Hotel London.  Formerly the Great Marlborough Street Magistrate’s Court, the Courthouse Hotel London…
Hotels

Avani shows true colours with first new-build hotel

Mark Elliott Jun 24, 2016
Back in 2011, Minor Hotels launched a sister brand to Anantara that it claimed would deliver a "fuss-free approach" to hospitality, meeting the demands of travellers who desire "good design,…
Hotels

Wyndham continues Korean expansion with double launch

Mark Elliott Jun 21, 2016
Wyndham Hotel Group has opened two new hotels in South Korea, continuing its rapid expansion in the country. The company is planning to add multiple Korean properties in the coming…
Hotels

Washington DC’s infamous Watergate Hotel reopens

Mark Elliott Jun 15, 2016
The Watergate Hotel in Washington DC, whose name became synonymous with the scandal that led to the downfall of President Nixon, has reopened following a major restoration. The infamous…
France

REVIEW: Step back in time at Puy Du Fou

Gemma Greenwood Jun 9, 2016
A trip to a theme park normally involves hair-raising rides, over-priced merchandise and long queues for headline attractions.  But not so at Puy du Fou, a park set in rural…
United States

Hong Kong’s Swire opens first US hotel

Mark Elliott May 30, 2016
Hong Kong's Swire Hotels will open its first hotel in the US on 31 May. The new East Miami forms part of Swire Properties' US$1.05 billion mixed-used development in the Florida city's…
Hotels

澳大利亚皇冠集团推出新酒店品牌

Mark Elliott May 17, 2016
近日，澳大利亚的皇冠集团公布了首座酒店品牌的新细节。 皇冠房地产集团(Crown Group Holdings)是澳洲一家龙头房地产集团，专长于房地产开发、投资及服务公寓等领域。其表示，这次新推出的Skye Hotel Suites将于2017年早期在悉尼郊区Parramatta开业。这将作为29层高的皇冠集团开发项目的一部分，即Parramatta的“垂直村庄”。…
Hotels

Australia’s Crown Group unveils new hotel brand

Mark Elliott May 16, 2016
Australia's Crown Group has unveiled details of its first hotel brand. The Sydney-based real estate company has confirmed that its new Skye Hotel Suites concept will open in the Sydney…
Hotels

Elewana opens luxury Loisaba tented camp

Mark Elliott May 15, 2016
Luxury safari camp and lodge operator Elewana recently opened a new luxury tented camp on the site of former Loisaba Lodge. The 56,000 acre Loisaba Conservancy spans three eco-systems…
Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand to fly Dreamliner to South America

Mark Elliott May 11, 2016
Just a day after launching its first Dreamliner flight to North America, Air New Zealand has confirmed plans to fly the new long-haul jet to South America. On Tuesday, Air New Zealand…
Hotels

AccorHotels opens highest hotel in Kunming

Mark Elliott May 10, 2016
AccorHotels has expanded its luxury portfolio in China with the launch of the highest hotel in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province. The new 400-room Sofitel Kunming occupies the 27th…
Ocean Cruising

NCL launches ‘7-Day Sale’

Aaron Greenwood Apr 25, 2016
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the details of its latest 7-Day Sale, offering up to £200 savings per stateroom on sailings departing before 30 September. Destinations include the…
Airlines and Aviation

Yotel to open new airport hotel in Charles de Gaulle

Aaron Greenwood Apr 12, 2016
YOTEL, the London-based affordable luxury hotel chain, has confirmed the Paris location for its next hotel opening.   Due to open on 1st July, it will be the first ever in-terminal hotel…
Hotels

137 Pillars Hotels launches in Thailand and plans rapid expansion

Mark Elliott Apr 4, 2016
A new luxury boutique hotel company has launched in Thailand and is planning a swift expansion of its portfolio. 137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts takes its name from the 30-suite 137…
Ireland

Dublin Airport expands tech capabilities

Gemma Greenwood Mar 30, 2016
Dublin Airport has teamed with global travel search engine Skyscanner to provide a suite of data technology services.  Skyscanner will provide Dublin Airport with a big dataset,…
Guest Column

Check-In: Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok

Mark Elliott Mar 2, 2016
The energy of Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area is infectious, attracting tourists looking to explore the rich tapestry of modern Thai life, or business travellers looking to unwind after a hard…
Hotels

Second Eastin Grand hotel to rise in Bangkok

Mark Elliott Feb 29, 2016
Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) has unveiled plans for a second Eastin Grand hotel in Bangkok. Scheduled to open in 2019, the Eastin Grand Hotel Phayathai Bangkok will be set in a…
UK

Hilton Bankside opens events space

Aaron Greenwood Feb 10, 2016
Hilton Bankside has officially launched its events and conference space.  The property is home to Bankside’s largest Ballroom, accommodating up to 700 guests theatre style or…
Hotels

St Regis to debut in Jakarta

Mark Elliott Feb 4, 2016
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to open its first luxury St Regis hotel in Jakarta. Scheduled to open in 2019, the St Regis Jakarta and The Residences at the St…
Hotels

Four Seasons to launch new luxury hotel in Jakarta

Mark Elliott Jan 28, 2016
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to manage a new all-suite luxury hotel in Jakarta. Scheduled to open in the second half of 2016, the new Four Seasons Hotel…
UK

IHG officially opens the InterContinental London – The O2

Aaron Greenwood Jan 26, 2016
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has officially opened its newest property in the capital, the InterContinental London – The O2.  Adjacent to the O2 Arena and just 400m from North…
Hotels

Hyatt debuts in Changchun

Mark Elliott Jan 25, 2016
Hyatt has opened its first hotel in Changchun, the capital of northeast China's Jilin province. The new Hyatt Regency Changchun is located in the city's Chaoyang district and forms part…
Hotels

Luxury nautical hotel sails into Pattaya

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2016
A new nautical-themed luxury hotel has docked in Pattaya. The Hotel Baraquda Pattaya MGallery by Sofitel is the latest member of AccorHotels' MGallery Collection, which focuses on unique…
Hotels

Wanda opens new luxury hotel in Chengdu

Mark Elliott Dec 21, 2015
China's Wanda Hotels & Resorts has opened a new luxury property in Chengdu. The new Wanda Reign Chengdu is located in the city’s business district, where South Renmin Road meets…
Guest Column

Check-In: Shangri-La Hotel Dubai

Mark Elliott Dec 21, 2015
The diversity and vibrancy of Dubai is infectious; its glossy skyscrapers filling visitors with wonder; its rich history conveying nostalgia. But it’s how these elements come together…
Hotels

Thailand’s Akaryn Hotels to launch in Laos

Mark Elliott Dec 18, 2015
Akaryn Hotel Group, which operates luxury boutique hotels in Thailand, has unveiled plans for its first property in Laos. Scheduled to open in March 2016, The President by Akaryn will…
Hotels

“World’s most expensive hotel penthouse” opens in New York

Mark Elliott Dec 7, 2015
The Mark Hotel in New York City has unveiled what it claims to be "the world's most expensive hotel penthouse suite". Covering 1,115m², including a 232m² roof terrace, the Grand…
UK

Fairmont St Andrews to undertake major refurbishment

Aaron Greenwood Nov 19, 2015
Fairmont St Andrews, the five-star hotel at the ‘Home of Golf’, will undertake a multi-million pound interior refurbishment programme over the next 18 months.  The capital investment…
UK

London hotel inventory to grow 12 percent by 2018

Gemma Greenwood Nov 18, 2015
The number of hotel rooms in London is expected to grow by 12 per cent over the next three years according to new data compiled by London & Partners and AM:PM, with the increase being…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates’ new IFE system destined for UK routes

Aaron Greenwood Nov 17, 2015
Emirates has introduced its new generation in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, which offers the widest screen available in first class and larger screens in economy class.  The new…
Hotels

Starwood to launch first St Regis in Shanghai

Mark Elliott Nov 3, 2015
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to bring its luxury St Regis brand to Shanghai. Scheduled for completion in early 2017, the new St Regis Shanghai Jingan will be…
UK

Hilton London Bankside opens its doors

Aaron Greenwood Oct 9, 2015
Hilton Hotels & Resorts has officially opened its newest hotel in London – Hilton London Bankside.  Located moments away from Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, the design-led hotel is…
Hotels

AccorHotels brings MGallery to Ho Chi Minh City

Mark Elliott Oct 7, 2015
AccorHotels has opened Hotel de Arts Saigon, its first MGallery Collection property in Ho Chi Minh City. The new-build hotel is located in the centre of the city and has been designed…
Hotels

klapsons officially unveils Bangkok residences

Mark Elliott Oct 5, 2015
klapsons, the brand behind the Design Hotels-affiliated boutique hotel in Singapore, has now officially launched its first property in Bangkok. Originally launched in November 2014,…
Hotels

Novotel to debut in the Philippines

Mark Elliott Oct 5, 2015
AccorHotels will open its first Novotel in the Philippines this month. The new Novotel Manila Araneta Center, which will be located within Quezon City's Araneta Center, features 401…
Guest Column

Check-In: Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok, Sukhumvit 15

Mark Elliott Sep 30, 2015
The hustle and bustle of Bangkok is an attraction in itself, complementing the many cultural and modern experiences to be discovered in Thailand’s capital. The heart of the action…
Hotels

Renaissance adds second hotel in India

Mark Elliott Sep 17, 2015
Marriott International has launched its second Renaissance Hotel in India - almost 14 years after opening the first. The new Renaissance Lucknow Hotel joins the brand's existing…
Hotels

AccorHotels starts work on double development at Brisbane Airport

Mark Elliott Aug 27, 2015
Construction work has commenced on AccorHotels' two new properties at Brisbane Airport. First announced in July 2014, the new Pullman and ibis hotels will rise at Brisbane Airport's…
Airlines and Aviation

Xiamen Airlines to launch first flights to Australia

Mark Elliott Aug 9, 2015
Following the recent launch of its first ever long-haul flights to Amsterdam, China's Xiamen Airlines has confirmed that it will make its Australian debut in Sydney later this year.…
Airlines and Aviation

Etihad deploys Dreamliner to Singapore

Mark Elliott Aug 3, 2015
Etihad Airways has started flying its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner direct to Singapore. The new service commenced on 1 August 2015 and will now run daily, departing Abu Dhabi at 2200…
Airlines and Aviation

Xiamen Airlines goes long-haul with Amsterdam launch

Mark Elliott Jul 27, 2015
China's Xiamen Airlines launched its first ever long-haul flights on 26 July 2015, connecting Xiamen with Amsterdam. The inaugural flight departed Xiamen’s Gaoqi International Airport…
Hotels

Best Western hits new heights in Indonesia

Mark Elliott Jul 15, 2015
Best Western has unveiled a new upscale hotel in Solo, set in the Indonesian city's tallest building. Rising 82 metres from street level, the new Best Western Premier Solo Baru offers…
Guest Column

Check-In: The Lancaster London

Mark Elliott Jul 7, 2015
Overlooking Hyde Park and just moments from the shopping paradise of Oxford Street, The Lancaster London occupies an enviable position in the heart of London’s desirable Bayswater district.…
UK

New hotel for Edinburgh’s iconic Georgian row

Aaron Greenwood Jul 7, 2015
24 Royal Terrace, a new hotel on one of Edinburgh’s most iconic Georgian terraces, will open its doors to guests on 17 July.   Designed by the famous architect William Playfair in the…
Hotel Management Company

Crowne Plaza Gerrards Cross Hotel to open in autumn

Aaron Greenwood Jun 15, 2015
Following a £20m refurbishment The Bellhouse Hotel will officially open its doors as the Crowne Plaza Gerrards Cross Hotel this autumn.  The 138-bedroom four-star hotel, spa and…
Hotels

Revealed: the world’s best and worst hotel brands for Wi-Fi

Mark Elliott May 28, 2015
A new independent study has revealed the world's best and worst hotel brands for Wi-Fi. Hotel WiFi Test, which measures the speed and availability of Wi-Fi at hotels across the world,…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates and Heathrow link loyalty programmes

Aaron Greenwood May 13, 2015
Heathrow and Emirates have announced the launch of a new strategic partnership that will bring increased earning and redemption options for members of their respective customer loyalty…
Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways acquires second UK hotel

Aaron Greenwood May 12, 2015
Qatar Airways has acquired the Novotel Edinburgh Park Hotel in the Scottish capital.  The hotel will continue to be managed and operated under the Novotel brand by Accor, which…
Hotels

Archipelago opens Aston conference hotel in Jakarta

Mark Elliott May 9, 2015
Archipelago International has unveiled a new property in South Jakarta that is expected to be popular with the MICE market. The new Aston Priority Simatupang is located closed to the…
Airlines and Aviation

Airline briefs: Aeromexico, Emirates, Qatar Airways & Air Canada Rouge

Aaron Greenwood May 6, 2015
Aeromexico will launch its new direct flight between Mexico City and Vancouver on 9 December.  The route will mark the third destination the carrier serves in Canada, together with…
Hotels

Mandarin Oriental offers Mount Fuji helicopter tours

Mark Elliott Apr 15, 2015
The Mandarin Oriental Tokyo has launched a new package that includes a dramatic helicopter ride over Mount Fuji. Guests booking the JPY775,000 (US$6,500) ‘Helicopter Flycation’…
Airlines and Aviation

New air routes: Delta and Virgin expand partnership; Emirates, Etihad and Qatar confirm new destinations

Aaron Greenwood Apr 2, 2015
Garuda Indonesia has announced its summer schedule, extending its service from London Gatwick to Jakarta to six days a week from 23 July to 28 October. The route, via Amsterdam, will…
Hotels

Paris welcomes largest four-star property in a decade

Aaron Greenwood Apr 1, 2015
Meliá Hotels International has opened its newest lifestyle hotel located in the heart of Paris’ vibrant business district.  With spectacular panoramic views of the city and its key…
Airlines and Aviation

Amadeus secures major China Airlines deal

Mark Elliott Mar 5, 2015
Amadeus has strengthened its position in the Taiwanese market following the signing of a major new deal with China Airlines. The new agreement will see Taiwan's national carrier adopt…
Hotels

Hilton’s Curio collection pipeline extends to Europe

Mark Elliott Mar 4, 2015
Hilton has signed deal on properties in Germany and Turkey which will see the introduction of the Curio – A Collection by Hilton brand to Europe. Dating back more than a century each,…
Hotels

Andakira Crest to become new luxury resort in Phuket

Mark Elliott Feb 21, 2015
Work is underway on a major new luxury resort project near Phuket's main tourist destination, Patong. Located on a hillside plot at the southern end of Patong, the new Andakira Crest…
Hotels

Meliá Hotels International expands in the GCC

Mark Elliott Feb 2, 2015
Meliá Hotels International recently announced the opening of Meliá Doha. The hotel is located in the West Bay region of Doha and caters well for both business and leisure travellers.…
Hotels

Galaxy Macau doubles in size with US$5.5bn expansion

Mark Elliott Jan 23, 2015
Galaxy Macau will double in size following an investment of HK$43 billion (US$5.5bn) in two new developments. Boosting the integrated resort’s footprint to 1.1 million square metres, the…
Hotels

Compass adds new Citrus hotel in central Bangkok

Mark Elliott Jan 21, 2015
Thailand's Compass Hospitality has started taking bookings for its latest Citrus hotel, which opens in central Bangkok on 1 February 2015. Citrus Sukhumvit 11 Hotel is located on…
Hotels

Singapore’s One Farrer Hotel adds loft apartments

Mark Elliott Jan 9, 2015
The One Farrer Hotel & Spa in Singapore has opened a new range of two-storey loft apartments. Located on the 16th floor of the hotel and accessible by private lifts, the 23 new…
Hotels

Four Seasons to rise on Bangkok riverside

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2015
A new Four Seasons hotel is being developed on the banks of Bangkok's Chao Praya River. The luxury hotel group, along with Thai real estate developer Country Group Development (CGD),…
Hotels

Rose Rayhaan launches Club Rotana

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2014
In a bid to tap into the potential segment of business travellers, Rose Rayhaan by Rotana recently launched its new Club Rotana. Business tourism currently accounts for 20% of Dubai’s…
Hotels

JW Marriott moves into Chongqing

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2014
Marriott International has launched a new luxury hotel in the western Chinese metropolis of Chongqing. The new 454-room JW Marriott Hotel Chongqing not only marks Marriott’s return to…
Hotels

New World to rise in Kota Kinabalu

Mark Elliott Dec 2, 2014
New World Hotels & Resorts has been appointed to manage a new landmark property in Kota Kinabalu. Set to open in 2018, the New World Kota Kinabalu Hotel will occupy the top floors…
Cruise

Norwegian completes acquisition of Prestige Cruises

Mark Elliott Nov 20, 2014
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has completed the acquisition of Prestige Cruises International, which operates the Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. The deal is worth…
Bahrain

Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay gears up for opening

Mark Elliott Nov 6, 2014
The Kingdom of Bahrain is all set to welcome the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay scheduled to open in early 2015. The hotel caters to both leisure and business guests. The hotel rises…
Hotels

St Regis debuts in Chengdu

Mark Elliott Sep 4, 2014
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has celebrated the grand opening of the St Regis Chengdu. Launching exactly 110 years after the first ever St Regis hotel opened in New York, the new…
Hotels

New luxury hotel opens in Singapore

Mark Elliott Sep 4, 2014
A new luxury hotel has opened its doors in Singapore. One Farrer Hotel & Spa is set within a mixed-use complex at Farrer Park. The property is designed as an "urban resort" and…
Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air welcomes 10th A380

Mark Elliott Jul 30, 2014
Korean Air has taken delivery of its 10th Airbus A380 aircraft. The new double-decker jet joined the national carrier's fleet on 29 July 2014 and will now undergo tests before…
Hotels

Ritz-Carlton to launch in Kazakhstan’s capital

Mark Elliott Jun 20, 2014
Ritz-Carlton has unveiled plans to enter Kazakhstan's capital Astana for the first time. The luxury hotel group has signed a management contract for the new Ritz-Carlton Astana, which…
Hotels

Rosewood to rise in Guangzhou

Mark Elliott Jun 10, 2014
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is continued its rapid Asian expansion with plans for its first property in Guangzhou. Scheduled to open in 2017, Rosewood Guangzhou will occupy the top…
Hotels

Sofitel So opens in Singapore

Mark Elliott Jun 3, 2014
Sofitel So Singapore has opened its doors in the centre of the Lion City.   Housed within an 87-year-old building on Robinson Road, the new luxury hotel offers 134 rooms across two…
Expedition Cruising

Noble Caledonia acquires third ship

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2014
London-based Noble Caledonia has acquired a new ship, the third in its fleet. The new ship, named Sea Explorer, is the cruise line’s third to have joined from Renaissance Cruises…
Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott May 21, 2014
DAVID UDELL has been named as Hyatt’s new group president for the Asia Pacific region. Effective 1 July 2014, Udell will be based in Hyatt’s regional office in Hong Kong. He first joined…
Hotels

Aston opens hotel and convention centre in West Timor

Mark Elliott May 14, 2014
Indonesian hotel brand Aston has launched a major new project in Kupang, the capital of West Timor. The four-star Aston Kupang Hotel & Convention Center is located 10 minutes from…
Hotels

Shangri-La opens at The Shard

Mark Elliott May 6, 2014
Shangri-La finally opened its hotel in London’s The Shard skyscraper today. Mayor of London Boris Johnson and Lord Sebastian Coe helped cut the ribbon to the hotel, which is located…
Hotels

Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit unveils revamped rooms

Mark Elliott Apr 25, 2014
The Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit hotel in Bangkok has unveiled its newly-renovated rooms. The property, which forms part of Starwood's Luxury Collection, has relaunched its Grande and…
Hotels

Hyatt unveils new high-rise hotel in Japan

Mark Elliott Mar 25, 2014
Hyatt has unveiled its first Andaz hotel in Japan. Set to open on 11 June 2014, the Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills will be located in a high-rise building in the centre of the Japanese capital.…
Hotel

Check-In: Banyan Tree Bangkok

Mark Elliott Feb 10, 2014
The vibrant capital of Bangkok is a city constantly alive. By day, the movement of people and buzz of commerce generates an eclectic atmosphere. By night, the glow of lights across the…
Tourism

Abercrombie & Kent forays into UAE

Mark Elliott Jan 22, 2014
Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) have forayed into the UAE with its first Travel Boutique. This is in partnership with Red Line showcasing inspiring travel experiences. The office is…
Guest Column

A Change in Route for Low Cost Carriers

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2014
Hazem Hussein, Amadeus’ executive vice president of Airline Commercial, talks about the rising number of LCCs targeting the travel trade… Low-cost carriers (LCCs) have changed the…
Indonesia

Best Western adds hotel in central Jakarta

Mark Elliott Jan 9, 2014
Best Western has launched a new hotel in central Jakarta. The Best Western Grand Palace Kemayoran is set in a grand four-storey building in the city's Kelapa Gading area, featuring a…
Hotels

Technology comforts business travellers – study

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2013
Business travellers take the greatest comfort from technology that allows them to feel closer to home, a new study has found. A survey conducted by Pan Pacific found that most…
Hotels

Langham to launch in Jakarta

Mark Elliott Nov 19, 2013
Langham Hospitality Group has agreed to manage its first hotel in Jakarta. The Hong Kong-based hotelier penned an agreement with Indonesia's Agung Sedayu Group to operate a luxury…
Hotels

Rosewood to launch luxury hotel in Phnom Penh

Mark Elliott Nov 18, 2013
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed to manage a new luxury high-rise hotel in the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh. Scheduled to open in 2015, the Rosewood Phnom Penh will…
Cruise

Norwegian Adventure Part Two

Mark Elliott Sep 25, 2013
I think it’s difficult to be passionate about commuting. I know I speak for about eight million people when I say – as a Londoner – that I hate my journey to work. But this is just another…
Hotels

Carlton City Hotel opens in Singapore

Mark Elliott Sep 25, 2013
A new upscale business hotel opened in Singapore earlier this month. Located in the Tanjong Pagar district of the city, the Carlton City Hotel Singapore is a modern 29-storey hotel…
Hotels

Mandarin Oriental signs Chongqing hotel

Mark Elliott Sep 23, 2013
Mandarin Oriental has signed an agreement to manage a luxury hotel in Chongqing. The Mandarin Oriental Chongqing, which is scheduled to open in 2016, will form part of a high-end…
Face‑to‑Face

Face-to-Face: Nathalie Post

Mark Elliott Aug 20, 2013
Most of our customers are from Asia with a large majority from Japan, whether they are corporate or leisure guests. Almost 10% of our guests will be from the Middle East, thanks to our…
Hotels

Second Eastin to open in Phuket

Mark Elliott Aug 1, 2013
Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) has unveiled plans for a new Eastin hotel in Phuket. The company has signed an agreement to manage the Eastin Yama Hotel Phuket, which is expected to…
Face‑to‑Face

Face-to-Face: Kriengkrai Sojikul

Mark Elliott Jul 22, 2013
As we know, Bangkok at present faces a looming oversupply of hotel accommodation, with new hotel openings on Sukhumvit Road or the CBD zone
Global

Le Méridien opens in Bali

May 9, 2013 12
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has launched its upscale Le Méridien brand in Bali. Located on the Indonesian island's southwest coast, Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran is a new-build resort…
Global

Royal Caribbean unveils new Quantum-class ships

Apr 17, 2013 1
Royal Caribbean International has revealed the first details of its new Quantum-class ships, the first of which is due to enter service next year. Quantum of the Seas will debut in autumn…
Global

Face-to-Face: David Wicker, New World Saigon Hotel

Apr 2, 2013 7
This week, Travel Daily goes Face-to-Face with  David Wicker, general manager of the  New World Saigon Hotel... 1. Can you please give us a brief outline of your hotel’s key selling…
France

Airbus delivers 100th A380

Mar 15, 2013 16
Airbus delivered its 100th A380 this week, with the landmark aircraft handed over to Malaysia Airlines (MAS) in Toulouse. The new double-decker jet becomes the sixth and final A380 to…
Hotels

Green Parkroyal opens in Singapore

Jan 16, 2013 15
The new Parkroyal on Pickering hotel opens its doors in Singapore today (16 January 2013). The hotel, managed by Pan Pacific, has a green theme, including more than 15,000m² of gardens,…
Hotels

Amari opens first Mideast property in Doha

Mark Elliott Jan 7, 2013 8
Amari, the centrepiece of the Onyx portfolio of hospitality brands, has opened its first property in the Middle East. Amari Doha in Qatar is owned by Sharaka Holdings, formerly known as GTG…
Hotels

Starwood opens Bangkok’s first W Hotel

Dec 20, 2012 20
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of W Bangkok, marking the brand's entry into the Thai capital. Located at the intersection of Sathorn and Narathiwas roads, next to…
Hotels

Hyatt Place bound for Southeast Asia

Dec 13, 2012 8
Bangkok-based real estate firm Pioneer Property Company Limited (PPC), has signed a deal with Hyatt Hotels to bring the Hyatt Place brand to Southeast Asia. The new Hyatt Place Bangkok,…
Hotels

Movenpick Sentosa to open Heritage Wing

Oct 17, 2012 18
Mövenpick's Singapore hotel will open its long-awaited second wing in December. The Movenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa will conclude its construction at the end of this month, with the…
Airlines and Aviation

Smooth as silk, with a little help from Airbus

Oct 3, 2012
Travel Daily's Mark Elliott reviews the in-flight experience of Thai Airways' brand new Airbus A380... Thai Airways has long promised to offer the best of oriental service and Thai…
Hotel

Grand Hyatt opens in KL

Mark Elliott Aug 26, 2012
Hyatt has opened a new luxury Grand Hyatt property in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur. Located in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) area of the city, right next to Kuala Lumpur…
Hotel

Club Med Gregolimano, Greece

Mark Elliott Aug 21, 2012
‘All-inclusive resorts’ seem to have a bad reputation in Britain, but the French-owned Club Med has been bucking this trend for half a century, finds Simon Willmore As our boat thunders…
Hotels

The Leela to launch Palace hotel in Chennai

Aug 19, 2012 16
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is preparing to launch The Leela Palace Chennai, the region’s first sea-facing modern Palace hotel. In close proximity to the capital’s business…
Face‑to‑Face

FACE-TO-FACE: Samir Wildemann

Jul 24, 2012 0
Today Travel Daily goes Face-to-Face with Samir Wildemann, General Manager of the brand new Okura Prestige Bangkok...  Q)           Okura Prestige a new brand for the company. What can…
Hotels

Best Western to add new Plus hotel in Bangkok

Jun 27, 2012 15
Best Western will soon open the doors to its sixth hotel in Bangkok; Best Western Plus Grand Howard. After recently launching the luxury Best Western Premier Sukhumvit, Best Western has now…
Airlines and Aviation

Gulf Air adds nine TV channels

Jun 27, 2012 15
Gulf Air has introduced nine new international TV channels to SkyHub, its new in-flight entertainment system.  From 1 July, the airline will offer HBO, Warner, FOX, E!, CBS, Disney,…
Hotels

Solís Hotels to launch in Guangzhou

Jun 27, 2012 16
US-based Solís Hotels & Resorts is planning to expand in China with the launch of a new five-star hotel in Guangzhou. Located on the banks of the Pearl River, the Solís Guangzhou will…
Hotel

Hotel spotlight: IceHotel

Mark Elliott Jun 7, 2012
The sleepy mining town of Kiruna, Sweden is now home to arguably the most unique accommodation in the world – especially because it only exists for a few months each year, finds Simon…
Hotels

Eye on Caribbean: May news round-up

Mark Elliott May 31, 2012 1
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…
River Cruising

Avalon Waterways’ announces new 2013 brochure

Mark Elliott May 30, 2012 0
Avalon Waterways has unveiled its new 2013 brochure featuring two new Suite ships. Avalon Expression and Avalon Artistry II are introduced in May 2013 bringing the total of suite ships for…
Cruise

ACE announces first expedition expo

Mark Elliott May 18, 2012 16
Andy Harmer's weekly ACE column for Cruise News UK It was wonderful to go to Canary Wharf last week to visit and dine on-board the Caledonian Sky.  Formerly known as ‘Hebridean Spirit’,…
Features

ACE announces first ‘Expedition’ cruise expo

Mark Elliott May 16, 2012 17
Andy Harmer's weekly ACE column for Cruise News UK It was wonderful to go to Canary Wharf last week to visit and dine on-board the Caledonian Sky.  Formerly known as ‘Hebridean Spirit’, she…
Hotels

Nikki Beach to expand in Asia

May 2, 2012 17
Nikki Beach, the luxury lifestyle and resort brand, will expand its Asian presence with the addition of six more locations. Singapore-based real estate developer, The Castlewood Group, will…
Airlines and Aviation

Garuda signs major IT deal with Amadeus

Apr 23, 2012 9
Garuda Indonesia has signed a major new IT agreement that will see it implement the Amadeus Altéa Customer Management Solution to manage its domestic and international reservations,…

Check-In: Swissôtel Nankai Osaka

Mark Elliott Dec 2, 2011 12
By Daniel Steffe Tokyo may be the capital of Japan, but the Kansai region is where its cultural heart lies. Every traveller’s journey to the land of the rising sun should involve a…
Hotels

Accor debuts Pullman brand in Jakarta

Mark Elliott Nov 17, 2011 15
Accor has launched its upscale Pullman hotel brand in Jakarta. Located in the Podomoro City Super Block and attached to the Central Park shopping complex, the Pullman Jakarta Central Park…
Transport

Centre Point opens new Bangkok hotel

Mark Elliott Nov 2, 2011 20
Thailand-based hotel and serviced residence group, Centre Point, has opened its 12th property in Bangkok. Grande Centre Point Hotel & Residence Sukhumvit - Terminal 21 is located at the…
Hotels

Best Western to launch PLUS brand in Malaysia

Mark Elliott Nov 1, 2011 0
Best Western International has announced plans to launch a new Best Western PLUS hotel in Malaysia. The 139-room project, located in Klang, is scheduled to be opened in 2015. The new…
Hotels

Hyatt signs first two hotels in Mongolia

Mark Elliott Oct 17, 2011 0
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has signed management agreements for its first two properties in Mongolia. Opening in 2014, the Hyatt Regency Ulaanbaatar will be located in the centre of the…
Airlines and Aviation

Gulf Air offers live TV and Wi-Fi

Mark Elliott Oct 13, 2011 20
Gulf Air will now offer live TV and in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity on certain flights. The Bahrain-based carrier yesterday took delivery of its first Airbus A330-200 aircraft retrofitted with…
Bahrain

Gulf Air launches in-flight live television

Mark Elliott Oct 12, 2011 0
Gulf Air has become the first airline to offer global live televisiononboard its flights following the delivery of its retrofitted A330-200. Thecarrier is using Panasonic's Global…
Hotels

Sarovar Portico opens in Rajkot

Mark Elliott Oct 3, 2011
Sarovar Group of Hotels opened a new Sarovar Portico hotel in Rajkot, Gujarat. The hotel includes 72 rooms and suites along with food outlets like Mehak and Sky Lounge. The group looking at…
Hotels

Marco Polo signs contract on Manila hotel

Sep 23, 2011
Ortigas Business Centre is located in Manila's CBD, the site of Marco Polo's new hotelMarco Polo Hotels Group has secured the management contract on one Manila hotel and is talking…
Hotels

Hyatt expands in Russia’s Far East

Sep 20, 2011
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the addition of two new Hyatt hotels in the Russia's far eastern city of Vladivostok. Hyatt Regency Vladivostok Golden Horn and Hyatt Vladivostok Burny…
Hotels

Grand opening for Banyan Tree Macau

Sep 10, 2011
Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts has marked the grand opening of its first Macau hotel. The Banyan Tree Macau, located at the US$2 billion Galaxy Macau integrated resort complex, first…
Hotels

Eastin Bangkok prepares for December launch

Sep 2, 2011
Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn will open its doors in Bangkok in December 2011. The new 32-storey property, which will be connected to the city's skytrain network at Surasak station, close to…
Features

TDA Travel Offers w/e 02 September 2011

Mark Elliott Sep 2, 2011
Opening offer at St Regis Sanya The St Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort (pictured above) has launched a series of luxury packages to mark its opening in November. The Debut Offer gives…
Human Resources

TDA Appointments w/e 18 August 2011

Mark Elliott Aug 18, 2011
CHARLES ROY KELLY has been announced as the new Board Chairman of Outrigger Enterprises Group, effective immediately. Kelly takes over from his father, Richard R. Kelly, who has held the…
Hotels

Best Western opens in Hong Kong

Jul 28, 2011
Best Western International has opened a new hotel in Hong Kong. The 258-room Best Western Hotel Causeway Bay is a 40-storey high-rise building located in Causeway Bay, next to the Times…
Australia

Gold Coast gears up for Ramadan

Mark Elliott Jul 8, 2011
Australia's Gold Coast is gearing up for Ramadan and an expected influx of visitors from the GCC region.Munir Sherwani of UAE travel agency, Al Rais Travel, said the destination had always…
Face‑to‑Face

Sofitel opens 20th property in China

Mark Elliott Jun 30, 2011
Sofitel Luxury Hotels has officially opened the Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, increasing its network to 20 properties across China.Ideally located in the heart of Tianhe, the Sofitel Guangzhou…
Singapore

Marina Bay Sands hosts feature film shoot

Mark Elliott Jun 16, 2011
Singapore's Marina Bay Sands recently welcomed Korean stars Eric Mun, Han Ye-Seul, Jang Hee Jin and Lee Jin Uk to its property for the highly anticipated KBS drama, Spy Myung Wol.The…
Hotels

Eastin Grand Sathorn to open 1 December

Mark Elliott Jun 9, 2011
Absolute Hotel Services Group has confirmed it will open its flagship Eastin Hotels property, the Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn in Bangkok, on 1 December.The hotel is located in the Sathorn…
Hotels

Sofitel So Bangkok gets connected with Apple

Mark Elliott Jun 1, 2011
Sofitel So Bangkok, scheduled to open by early 2012, will be Asia's first hotel to offer a complete Apple-based digital solution for guests. All of the hotel's 238 rooms will be equipped…
Serviced Apartments

Frasers opens in Suzhou

Mark Elliott May 31, 2011
Frasers Hospitality has opened the Fraser Suites Suzhou. Set in two 55-storey towers topped with a multi-use 'diamond', Fraser Suites Suzhou is located in the Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP),…
Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air named ‘Best Luxury Airline’

Mark Elliott May 22, 2011
Oman Air has been named Best Luxury Airline, Middle East 2011 at the Business Destinations Travel Awards. The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman triumphed despite stiff competition…
Hotels

Carlson to launch Radisson Blu in Thailand

Mark Elliott May 6, 2011
Carlson has announced the further expansion of its Radisson Blu portfolio in Asia Pacific with the signing of the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Bangkok, Sukhumvit. The 290-room contemporary…
Hotels

St Regis debuts in Thailand

Mark Elliott Apr 3, 2011
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has opened its first St Regis hotel in Thailand - The St Regis Bangkok. The new hotel, developed by Rajadamri Lodging Limited, an affiliate of Minor…
Hotels

Galaxy Macau to open on 15 May

Mar 10, 2011
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) today announced that Galaxy Macau, the integrated destination resort in the Cotai entertainment area, will open on 15 May. Accommodation at Galaxy Macau…
Airlines and Aviation

New Airbus cabin targets Asian corporate jet market

Mark Elliott Mar 8, 2011
A new cabin concept called Phoenix, featuring a colour-scheme and layout designed to appeal to Asian tastes, is being offered to Airbus Corporate Jet customers in the region. The main…
Hotels

New Hilton opens in Chennai

Mark Elliott Feb 28, 2011
Hilton Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Hilton Chennai, its first hotel in Chennai. Featuring 204 guest rooms and more than 7,000 square feet of event space, the upscale,…
Hotels

Hilton to add two new hotels in Bangkok

Feb 16, 2011
Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of two management agreements with TCC Hotel Group for two new hotels in Bangkok. The two properties will be the new-build Hilton Sukhumvit…
Australia

PARKROYAL returns to Melbourne

Mark Elliott Feb 16, 2011
PARKROYAL will return to Melbourne with the rebranding of Hilton Melbourne Airport to become the PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport on 1 April 2011. This will become Pan Pacific Hotels Group's…
Cruise

Princess Cruises to upgrade liner

Mark Elliott Feb 11, 2011
The most significant upgrade over of a Princess Cruises ship will occur this spring. During a 24-day makeover the Grand Princes, which was the prototype for the line's 'Grand Class'…
Face‑to‑Face

Spa opens at Fairmont Peace Hotel, Shanghai

Mark Elliott Feb 9, 2011
Willow Stream Spa, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts' spa brand, has opened its third outlet in China at the Fairmont Peace Hotel on the Bund, Shanghai. The 1,008 square…
Global

Delta expands Asian gateway at Seattle

Mark Elliott Jun 6, 2010
SEATTLE, June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) today begins nonstop flights from Seattle to Beijing and beginning Monday from Seattle to Osaka, Japan. The new…
Hotels

Preferred Hotels & Resorts to add first Taipei hotel

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2010
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, a brand of Preferred Hotel Group and a collection of more than 200 of the world's most desirable destinations, is pleased to announce its first member in…
Airlines and Aviation

Delta builds Asian gateway in Detroit

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2010
DETROIT, June 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) this week begins nonstop flights from its Detroit Metropolitan Airport hub to Seoul-Incheon and Hong Kong. The new…
Hotels

Grand Hyatt Melbourne unveils revamped rooms

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2010
Grand Hyatt Melbourne is pleased to announce that the interior redesign of the hotel's premium suites, the Grand Club Lounge and the Club floors (the hotel's top seven floors) are now…
Features

Randall Marketing to promote Cape Sienna

Mark Elliott Jun 1, 2010
Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas Phuket, which opened its doors in 2009, is a chic modern resort which brings sophisticated city living to the tropical beauty of Phuket Island. The…
Global

Banyan Tree Spa set for Marina Bay Sands

Mark Elliott Apr 21, 2010
Singapore (21 April 2010) - Marina Bay Sands has added another world-class brand to enhance its guests' experiences. After more than a decade spent amassing a portfolio of properties…
Global

Marina Bay Sands offers loyalty scheme pre-registration

Mark Elliott Apr 19, 2010
Singapore (19 April, 2010) - Starting today Marina Bay Sands invites the public to pre-register for its Premier Advantage loyalty program on its website www.marinabaysands.com. The…
Global

Starwood to add second St. Regis in Abu Dhabi

Mark Elliott Apr 19, 2010
ABU DHABI - 17 April 2010 (TravMedia.com) - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) has extended its development pipeline in the Arabian Gulf with the…
Global

Singapore Flyer offering for F1 race-goers

Mark Elliott Apr 16, 2010
16 April 2010, Singapore - Race promoter Singapore GP announced today that the Singapore Flyer will be fully integrated into Zones 1 and 2 of the circuit park for the 2010 FORMULA…
Global

Jaz Hotels opens first Dubai property

Mark Elliott Mar 30, 2010
30 March 2010: Jaz Hotels, Resorts & Cruises is proud to announce the opening of its first luxury hotel property in Dubai, and its second within the United Arab Emirates. The…
Global

Novotel Palm Cove relaunches KidZone

Mark Elliott Mar 25, 2010
The Novotel Rockford Palm Cove Resort is realaunching its KidZone kids club, with even more activities daily and to celebrate is offering a special KidZone package that includes…
Global

Emirates hosts Amsterdam gala event

Mark Elliott Mar 24, 2010
DUBAI, U.A.E., 23rd March 2010 - If you're hoping to deliver an 'out of this world' event, it always helps if an astronaut turns up. Dutch astronaut Andre Kuipers joined…
Global

Zendai Art Hotel to open in Shanghai

Mark Elliott Mar 18, 2010
Zendai Art Hotel is a luxury 5-star hotel opening in Shanghai in July. Developed by the Zendai Group, the hotel is a showcase for Chinese art. The building itself was designed by Arata…
Global

Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels profits fall 44%

Mark Elliott Mar 14, 2010
Key financial results -- Turnover decreased by 15% to HK$4,218 million (2008: HK$4,938 million) -- EBITDA fell by 35% to…
Global

SIA signs MoU with Marina Bay Sands

Mark Elliott Mar 14, 2010
Singapore Airlines and Marina Bay Sands have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote the Integrated Resort as a destination for customers travelling to Singapore. The…
Global

AETAS Hotel to open in Bangkok

Mark Elliott Mar 11, 2010
Bangkok has long been a favorite destination among both business and leisure travelers because of its abundance of diverse attractions, conference facilities and the presence of…
Global

Pullman launches in Shanghai

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2010
Accor's luxury Pullman brand has launched in Shanghai, becoming the closest international hotel to the 2010 World Expo site. Located in the renowned Luwan district close to the business…
Global

Mercure Hue Gerbera opens in Vietnam

Mark Elliott Feb 24, 2010
Bangkok, February 23, 2010 (TravMedia.com) - Accor, the largest international hotel operator in Vietnam, announced today the opening of Mercure Hue Gerbera. The…
Global

Hilton opens in New Delhi

Mark Elliott Feb 23, 2010
MCLEAN, Virginia & New Delhi, India, 25 February 2010 - Hilton Worldwide today announced that it has opened the Hilton New Delhi/Janakpuri. The 228 guest room…
Airlines and Aviation

Qantas to realign long-haul products

Mark Elliott Feb 18, 2010
18 Feb 10 (TravMedia.com): Qantas announced today it would invest $400 million to upgrade seats and inflight entertainment on nine Boeing 747-400 aircraft, and reconfigure its Airbus…
Global

Qantas to realign inflight products

Mark Elliott Feb 18, 2010
18 Feb 10 (TravMedia.com): Qantas announced today it would invest $400 million to upgrade seats and inflight entertainment on nine Boeing 747-400 aircraft, and reconfigure its Airbus…
Global

Enhanced hospitality offerings at 2010 Singapore GP

Mark Elliott Feb 9, 2010
Singapore, 8 February 2010 - Launching public hospitality sales for 2010 today, Singapore GP has maintained last year's pricing whilst considerably upgrading the experience…
Global

Lucy Liu checks-in to the new Westin Mumbai

Mark Elliott Feb 9, 2010
08 Feb 10 (TravMedia.com): As The Westin Mumbai Garden City opened its doors to receive guests on the 16th of January 2010, among the first to check in was Hollywood actress, Lucy…
Global

Banyan Tree to launch ‘Club & Spa’ brand in Seoul

Mark Elliott Feb 1, 2010
Seoul, South Korea - Bringing its renowned sanctuary of the senses to South Korea, award-winning Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts is looking forward to the opening of Banyan Tree…
Global

Harbour Plaza Hong Kong rebranded

Mark Elliott Jan 28, 2010
(Hong Kong, 28 January 2010) - WORLDHOTELS affiliate Harbour Plaza Hong Kong has been rebranded as Harbour Grand Kowloon. The "Grand" in the name signifies the brand's…
Global

New interiors for Air New Zealand planes

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2010
26 January 2010: Luxurious chalk coloured leather premium seating, deep ink colours and mood lighting in all cabins of Air New Zealand's new Boeing 777-300ER cabins will provide an…
Global

Singapore Airlines A380 to fly to Zurich

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2010
From 28 March 2010, Singapore Airlines' customers travelling between Singapore and Zurich will get to fly on the world's largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, when the superjumbo…
Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines’ A380 to fly to Zurich

Mark Elliott Jan 15, 2010
Singapore Airlines' customers travelling between Singapore and Zurich will get to fly on the world's largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, when the super jumbo makes its way to the…
Global

Wangz Hotel open in Singapore

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2010
SINGAPORE (January, 2010) - The brand new Wangz Hotel, an urban oasis located in the heart of Singapore, opened on 14 December 2009. Offering exquisite style,…
Features

Cosmos announces brochure launch

Mark Elliott Dec 3, 2009
Cosmos Holidays has launched its new Distant Dreams brochure March 2010 to April 2011 with its widest range ever of early booking and promotional offers from free champagne on arrival and…
Global

Shangri-La to open new Traders hotel in Malaysia

Mark Elliott Nov 25, 2009
HONG KONG, Nov. 25 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Asia Pacific's leading luxury hotel group, has signed an agreement with Themed Attractions and Resorts…
Global

Silversea announces 2010 ‘Grand Voyages’

Mark Elliott Nov 25, 2009
Silversea, known for its luxurious ships and exotic destinations, has unveiled 17 specially tailored Grand Voyages for 2010. Designed exclusively for the traveler who…
UK

Select Apartments adds two new London properties

Mark Elliott Nov 24, 2009
Select Apartments has increased its London portfolio adding two new properties with a brand new one opening in March 2010. The Marlin Aldgate, a new landmark development, opened in…
Global

‘Seven-star’ hotel launched in Beijing

Mark Elliott Nov 22, 2009
(Beijing - November 20, 2009) - Pangu 7 Star Hotel is set to become Beijing's most luxurious hotel and a remarkable new icon for the Chinese capitalThe 234-room Pangu 7 Star Hotel…
Global

Sahara Star Mumbai joins WORLDHOTELS

Mark Elliott Nov 12, 2009
(Hong Kong, 12 November 2009) - Hotel Sahara Star Mumbai, an architectural masterpiece considered one of the finest business and leisure hotels in India, has joined…
Global

JAL introduces Tokyo-Sydney premium economy

Mark Elliott Nov 10, 2009
Japan Airlines (JAL) will introduce Premium Economy service on the Tokyo (Narita) - Sydney route starting from December 1, 2009. The once-daily flight, also equipped with the…
Global

One&Only The Palm to opening date announced

Mark Elliott Nov 9, 2009
(9 November 2009, Hong Kong) - Close associates of the past ten years, His Highness Sheikh Bin Saeed Al Makthoum and Sol Kerzner, CEO and Chairman of Kerzner…
Global

Smart move for Urban Brisbane

Mark Elliott Nov 9, 2009
05 Nov 09 (TravMedia.com): Guests at Urban Brisbane, the city's stylish independent hotel, will now be greeted by two sleek and compact Smart Cars, named Urby One and Urby…
Serviced Apartments

New Marriott Exec Apartments in Bangkok

Mark Elliott Oct 27, 2009
Maryland, USA, October 26, 2009 -Demand for long-term stay apartments for business travelers has grown tremendously within the past few years in Asia and the weakened global economy has…
Global

The Peninsula Shanghai opens

Mark Elliott Oct 18, 2009
SHANGHAI, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- A spectacular and iconic new building now graces Shanghai's celebrated Bund -- The Peninsula Shanghai opens today. Built…
Hotels

Pattaya’s first themed beach resort hotel opens

Mark Elliott Oct 6, 2009
Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya, the first truly themed hotel in Thailand, will stage its grand opening on November 3, 2009 with a spectacular Lost World-Indiana…
Global

Gold Swiss-Belhotel Dubai now Open

Mark Elliott Oct 2, 2009
30th September, 2009 The eagerly awaited, deluxe 4-star Gold Swiss-Belhotel Dubai is now open. Comprising 184 guest rooms/suites, three exciting food and beverage…
Global

Sydney Olympic Park bucks occupancy trend

Mark Elliott Sep 23, 2009
Sydney Olympic Park has highlighted its position as Sydney's fastest growing business, meetings, events and leisure destination with a 68% increase in hotel occupancies for the…
Global

New F1 experience for Singapore Flyer

Mark Elliott Sep 21, 2009
Singapore, 18 September 2009 - With the Singapore Night Race just around the bend, make your dash for a one-of-a-kind adventure onboard a moving grandstand in the skies -…
Global

Emirates and V Australia in new codeshare deal

Mark Elliott Sep 16, 2009
16 Sep 09 (TravMedia.com): Virgin Blue Group's new international airline, V Australia and Dubai-based international airline, Emirates, today announced their first code share…
Global

Millennium Hotels debuts in Aden

Mark Elliott Sep 16, 2009
UAE, Dubai, 14th September 2009- The Millennium & Copthorne Hotels announced today the signing of its first hotel in Yemen, the "Millennium Gold Mohur Beach Resort…
Global

Wyndham to open three Ramada hotels in Bangkok

Mark Elliott Sep 10, 2009
HONG KONG (Sept. 9, 2009) - Wyndham Hotel Group, the world's largest hotel company with approximately 7,000 hotels and 11 brands, today announced the signing of the…
Global

Wyndham to open three Ramada hotels in Thailand

Mark Elliott Sep 10, 2009
HONG KONG (Sept. 9, 2009) - Wyndham Hotel Group, the world's largest hotel company with approximately 7,000 hotels and 11 brands, today announced the signing of the…
Global

Compass Hospitality debuts President Palace

Mark Elliott Sep 1, 2009
Bangkok, Thailand - August 2009: Compass Hospitality continues to expand its portfolio in Thailand, announcing the launch the new President Palace as its latest property in…
Global

Peninsula Hotels revenue falls in first half

Mark Elliott Aug 27, 2009
The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited First 2009 Half Year Operating ResultsThe unaudited interim results announced today by The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH)…
Global

Grand Opening for Park Hotel Clarke Quay, Singapore

Mark Elliott Aug 11, 2009
The Park Hotel Group celebrated the grand opening of Park Hotel Clarke Quay on Saturday. With a striking red-tiled roof and spired towers, the 10-storey hotel pays homage to Singapore's…
Global

Bangkok City Breaks with Anantara

Mark Elliott May 29, 2009
Anantara Baan Rajprasong Serviced Suites, the latest property in Thailand under the prestigious Anantara brand, is now offering an irresistible deal for the ultimate Bangkok…
Global

MGM Mirage to operate hotels in Dubai

Mark Elliott May 21, 2009
International hospitality group, MGM Mirage, is set to operate three of its world-famous hotels - the Bellagio, MGM Grand and Skylofts - in Dubai as part of the AED15 billion…
Global

Strong demand for Singapore GP 2009

Mark Elliott Feb 26, 2009
Since tickets went on sale on 6 February, 60% of the 2009 Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix Paddock Club availability has already been sold.Sales of Sky and Club suites have also…
Features

Staff Appointments w/e 18 December 08

Mark Elliott Dec 18, 2008
ROBERT JENSCH has been announced as the first General Manager of the newly opened Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel. Jensch joins the new property 658-room Marriott from the Ritz Carlton Rose…
Features

China to cut building heights for UNESCO bid

Mark Elliott Dec 15, 2008
The top floors of several high-rise buildings in the Chinese city of Hangzhou will be removed to help the city's bid for UNESCO world heritage status, the BBC has reported. The…
Hotels

W Hotels makes entry into China

Nov 4, 2008
The innovative W Hotels brand is set to enter the Chinese market, with Starwood's grand opening of W Hong Kong. Located in a brand new waterfront skyscraper in the heart of the city, W Hong…
Hotels

800th Courtyard set for Shanghai

Oct 16, 2008
Marriott International Hotels are set to celebrate the opening of the 800th Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in December, with the opening of the new Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Xujiahui…
Australia

Pullman Sydney opens

Mark Elliott Sep 19, 2008
New South Wales Tourism Minister Jodi McKay officially opened the Pullman at Sydney Olympic Park on Thursday. The AU$70 million (US$56.3 million) hotel was developed by Tourism Asset…
Guest Column

De Naga Chiang Mai – holidaying in Lanna style

Jul 22, 2008
In contrast to the capital Bangkok, Thailand's second largest city, with over 700 years of heritage, does not include any skyscrapers on the skyline. And sticking to that could prove a…
Hotels

Hyatt’s new Shanghai hotel

Jul 25, 2007
Hyatt on the Bund, part of the Grand Hyatt portfolio, will open at the northern end of the legendary Bund. To maximise its prime location on the western banks of the Huangpu River, the…

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