The Park Hotels joins Starwood’s loyalty programme
The Park Hotels, India’s luxury hotel company, has joined forces with the Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) loyalty programme.
More than 21 million SPG members will be able to redeem…
India’s The Park Hotels goes international
The Park Hotels, which operates luxury properties across India, has acquired its first international hotel in the Moroccan city of Marrakech.
The Sahara Palace Marrakech features 108…
The Park Hotels arrives in Corbett National Park
The Park Hotels has unveiled its newest Indian property, located in the Jim Corbett National Park.
Set to open this winter, The Park Corbett will become the first branded luxury hotel…
The Park Hotels installs RateTiger
The Park Hotels has selected RateTiger's RTSuite Shopper, an online real-time rate shopping tool in five of its nine properties in India. The tool will help the hotel group to analyse their…
The Park Hotels selects RateTiger
The Park Hotels has selected RateTiger's RTSuiteShopper solution. The Indian hotel chain, which has a portfolio of nineproperties, has implemented the online price intelligence tool at five…
Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels launches first Zone Connect at Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Limited (ASPHL) announced the signing of Zone Connect Mussoorie.
Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels spreads wings in Central India
Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels brings its newest hotel THE Park Indore to the financial capital of Madhya Pradesh
For planet and its people! Park Hotels launches ‘Room For Trees’
Park Hotel Group, a hospitality company in Asia Pacific, has announced the launch of Room For Trees programme in partnership with Eden Reforestation Projects (Eden)
Fortune Park Hotels inks four deals to expand in India
Fortune Park Hotels, member of ITC’s hotel group, has announced signing of four individual operating agreements for a hotel each at Candolim in Goa, Deoghar in Jharkhand, Haldwani in…
Airport Parking & Hotels offers free cancellation at Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham
With air travel uncertainty at a peak for UK travellers, the airport parking operator Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) has announced there will be no cancellation or amendment fees for…
RIU Hotels launches first water park in Jamaica
RIU Hotels & Resorts has presented the completely renovated Hotel Riu Ocho Rios, a resort in Jamaica located on the beautiful beach of Mammee Bay that first opened in 2005. The work…
Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) launches guide on European driving rules
European driving laws can sometimes vary significantly when compared to those in the UK, so to help drivers navigate through foreign road regulations, Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) has…
AccorHotels opens trio at huge new Chinese theme park
AccorHotels has opened a trio of new hotels at a major new Chinese theme park.
The three new hotels, which will operate under the Pullman, Novotel and Mercure brands, add almost 1,400…
Rove Hotels to open property opposite Dubai Parks and Resorts
Rove Hotels is to expand its portfolio with a new property, Rove At The Park, adjacent to Dubai Parks and Resorts, the upcoming integrated theme park destination.
The new 458-room Rove…
Park Inn Hotels attains green certificates
Park Inn by Radisson Muscat and Park Inn by Radisson Hotel & Residence Duqm recently received the ‘Green Key’.
The hotels received this certification based on 12 criteria which…
India’s Green Park Hotels boosts results with eRevMax
Hyderabad-based hospitality chain, Green Park Hotels & Resorts, has announced an increase in online sales and revenue following its partnership with eRevMax.
All of the group's…
Park Lane Jakarta joins Worldhotels
The Park Lane Jakarta is the latest property to join Worldhotels.
Jon Richards, General Manager of The Park Lane Hotel Jakarta, said; “The awareness generated from this strategic…
Park Hotels sells another Singapore property
Park Hotel Group has entered into an agreement to sell its Grand Park Orchard hotel and adjoining Knightsbridge retail mall.
Singapore-based Park purchased the property, then known as…
Impiana Hotels to manage Splash Park
Tanco Holdings, the owner of Splash Park Serviced Suites, has hired Impiana Hotels & Resorts Management to operate its property in Palm Springs Resort City, Malaysia.
The resort,…
Airport Parking & Hotels compares baggage allowances
UK based operator Airport Parking & Hotels has published the findings of its research on the various charges implemented by airlines for hand baggage allowances.
The study…
Interior Hotels to acquire Park Inn by Radisson Muscat
Interior Hotels Co SAOG (IHC), which owns and operates the Golden Tulip Nizwa property, has signed an agreement to acquire the four-star Park Inn by Radisson Muscat in Al Khuwair. As per the…
Splendia partners Park Hotels
Splendia has announced a partnership with Indian hotels group, The Park Hotels.The Park Hotels group is a pioneer in the luxury boutique hotels industry in India, with its properties…
Parkland Hotels plots expansion course
The Parkland Group of Hotels has announced plans to add three more properties to its portfolio. For the first time, the group will be spreading its wings outside Delhi, the development of a…
Carlson Hotels Enters Tibet With Park Plaza Brand
Carlson Hotels Worldwide has signed an agreement to open its first property in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China. Famed as the 'City…
HK’s Ocean Park plans hotels
Ocean Park said three hotels being developed at the Hong Kong attraction will attract more tourists and revenue for Hong Kong. According to a Xinhua report, Ocean Park was quoted saying…
Park Plaza franchise for Qatar, Morocco hotels
Park Plaza Hotels has signed franchise agreements for new hotels in Qatar and Morocco. The hotels, located in Doha and Marrakech, will be operated by a local subsidiary of Global V…
Five new TUI blue hotels in popular UK holiday destinations for summer 2023
TUI’s global leisure hotel brand, TUI BLUE, has added five hotels in some of the UK’s favourite short, mid and long-haul destinations this summer.
Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts Unveils Le Méridien Melbourne
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Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, unveils Le Méridien Melbourne, marking the brand’s debut to…
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific and Alliga Eternity Company Limited to launch 1st Wyndham Alltra in Asia Pacific
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (“Wyndham”) has signed an agreement to launch the first Wyndham Alltra in the region under a partnership with pioneering Vietnamese private yacht manufacturer,…
Marriott Bonvoy hotels celebrate the flowering of Cherry Blossoms in Japan
Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Japan are getting ready to celebrate the arrival of springtime 2023 in Japan, when sakura, or cherry blossom trees begin to bloom across the country around March…
Parkroyal Langkawi Resort opens with 301 keys
Pan Pacific Hotels Group, a member of Singapore-listed UOL Group Limited launches PARKROYAL Langkawi Resort.
Nine new hotels from IHG Hotels & Resorts across UK
IHG Hotels & Resorts strengthens its powerhouse status in the UK & Ireland with the addition of nine new hotels.
IHG Hotels & Resorts announces signing of Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherds Bush
Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherds Bush will be one of the brand’s flagship London properties due to its individual design and superb location and has been signed in partnership with the…
Choice Hotels EMEA opens new property in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Choice Hotels Middle East (CHME) and Seera Hotels, a fully owned subsidiary of Seera Holding Group and the largest publicly listed travel company in the Middle East and North Africa…
Voco hotels expands in Thailand with major second signing
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the signing of voco Bangkok Surawong with Tawanna Property Company Limited, a leading real estate…
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts enriched living in Rosewood Residences Turtle Creek In Dallas
Turtle Creek, Dallas, is where the Rosewood story began. A peaceful, walkable neighborhood surrounded by grand parks and close to Dallas’s most celebrated sites, it’s not only one of the…
Best Western Hotels & Resorts introduces brand new hotel next to iconic Chatuchak Market
Best Western Hotels & Resorts (BWHR) has expanded its footprint in Bangkok with the opening of Best Western Chatuchak, an exciting new hotel that puts guests just steps from the…
Kingston Hotels Group unveils a new luxury hotel “Valia” located in Sukhumvit Soi 24, expanding their collection of hotels in Bangkok
Experience luxury and adventure at the newest 5-star Valia Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 24. Nestled in the heart of Thailand's capital, this hotel embodies the spirit of explorers from…
Hilton unveils new brand Spark by Hilton
Hilton has announced the launch of Spark by Hilton, the newest addition to its portfolio of world-class brands. Following extensive research, the introduction of Spark by Hilton fills an…
Global transformation of Sheraton Hotels & Resorts gains momentum throughout Greater China
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…
Hyatt Global Survey: ‘No place like hotels this festive season’
Travellers are prioritizing experiences and connections this festive season with room revenue pacing 30% ahead of 2019 for resort locations worldwide.
Best Western Hotels & Resorts opens first resort in Hua Hin, Thailand
Best Western Hotels & Resorts has continued to expand its portfolio in one of Thailand’s most desirable destinations with the launch of its inaugural property in Hua Hin: Best…
10 breathtaking IHG hotels opening in 2023
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 to look out for in 2023 in Vietnam
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…
Cola Holdings and IHG Hotels & Resorts strengthen their partnership
IHG Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce it has extended its partnership with a key Owner group: Cola Holdings – for Holiday Inn London – Kensington High Street.
Where to Stay in Lahore: Best Areas & Hotels
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…
TIME Hotels expands into Morocco
UAE-headquartered TIME Hotels has signed an agreement to manage 35 luxurious lodges in an equestrian eco-resort in Ifrane’s National Park in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, its first property in…
Vietnam’s top sustainable hotels for eco-conscious travellers
Environmental protection and awareness have been at the forefront of many travellers’ minds, with the footprint they leave behind whilst travelling becoming increasingly important.
Many…
Preferred Hotels & Resorts welcomes 14 new member properties
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…
Holiday Villa Hotels & Resorts focuses on delivering Malaysian hospitality
TD had a chat with Nina Karina Azman, director of corporate affairs, Holiday Villa Hotels & Resorts about the things you can look forward to during your stay in their properties.
Distinctively Thai: Kingston Hotels Group unveils Aira Hotel after rebrand and renovations
Aira Hotel, a 4-star hotel in Bangkok with 255 keys, reopens in July and offers and eclectic vibe of Thai splendour like no other.
Hotel Vienna Park puts sustainability at the forefront of its strategy
Hilton Vienna Park is a design-led, sustainability-focused venue, welcoming guests from all over the world to experience an authentic and mindful stay, alongside standout meeting, event…
ASPHL signs Zone by The Park Digha, West Bengal
Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Limited (ASPHL) has announced the signing of Zone by The Park Digha, West Bengal.
Pimalai launches new experiences in Mu Ko Lanta National Park
On 15th October 2022, Mu Ko Lanta National Park will reopen to visitors following its annual restoration – and Pimalai’s responsible, experience-seeking clientele will be among the first to…
Flights And Hotels Soar In London Before The Queen’s Funeral
Airlines and hotels have been accused of profiting from the Queen’s funeral by increasing prices and room rates up to sixfold this weekend.
According to the Mail, the cheapest…
COCOTEL Hotels & Resorts pairs with Archipelago for growth
COCOTEL Hotels & Resorts, hotel technology and property management aggregator company, partners with Archipelago International, Southeast Asia's largest private and independent hotel…
Rediscover Phuket and Krabi with Centara Hotels & Resorts
Phuket and Krabi are famous for their scenic views, soft white sand, and clear blue seas. Both southern Thailand destinations are usually on many travellers’ bucket lists and Centara Hotels…
Add a sense of culture to your next event in these Marriott International hotels
With the many Marriott International hotels in different regions in APAC, take your guests to a city full of historical and cultural experiences.
Pan Pacific Hotels Group strengthens partnership with Tokyu Hotels
Pan Pacific Hotels Group today launches two new hotels in partnership with Tokyu Hotels, accelerating its portfolio growth in Japan.
Park Inn by Radisson North Edsa reopens doors as regular hotel
Park Inn by Radisson North EDSA is now back to operating as a regular hotel. From being a Multiple-use hotel for almost 2 years, the hotel was able to secure the Letter of Approval from…
Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya launches Adventure Park
Centara Hotels & Resorts has officially launched The Lost World Adventure Land attraction at Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya.
The Leta hotel is now a Tapestry Collection from Hilton Hotels
With 158 rooms and 6,000 square feet of meeting space this elevated historic hotel rooted in the California vibe and beach culture of Santa Barbara underwent investment to refresh the guest…
Cross Hotels & Resorts scores with its ever green approach
As the hospitality sector begins to display a resurgence in global travel, Cross Hotels & Resorts is ramping up its environmental awareness credentials with the recent signing of two new…
Fall in love with the East and stay in Best Western hotels in Asia
Asia is reopening and this is the perfect opportunity to explore and fall in love again with the region. Pack your bags and stay in one of Best Western hotels in Asia.
Rediscovering the kingdom with Best Western hotels in Thailand
Best Western hotels in Thailand are located in key cities offering travellers the perfect base in rediscovering the kingdom.
10 Marriott hotels in APAC with amazing scenery for your next MICE event
Here are some of the Marriott hotels in APAC with magnificent views that will immediately enhance your meetings, events, and conferences:
The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong officially opens
The Fullerton Hotels and Resorts has announced the Early Stage Soft Opening of The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong. Nestled in the southside of Hong Kong Island with breathtaking…
Park Hyatt Jakarta officially opens in the heart of tranquil Menteng area
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Park Hyatt Jakarta, marking the highly anticipated debut of the Park Hyatt brand in Indonesia.
Park Hyatt Jakarta Opens In The Heart Of Menteng
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of Park Hyatt Jakarta, marking the highly anticipated debut of the Park Hyatt brand in Indonesia.
Park Hyatt Jakarta Opens In The Heart…
10 Marriott hotels with amazing outdoor venues for your next event
Marriott hotels are at the forefront of MICE holding important events and conferences.
PARKROYAL COLLECTION debuts in Malaysia
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…
TFE Hotels announces expansion into Southeast Asia
Australia’s International Hotel Group, TFE Hotels, has announced a rapid expansion into Asia with their homegrown brands, Adina and Vibe Hotels, due to open for business in Q3 and Q4 of this…
Quarantine-free travel sparks a flurry in APAC
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Asia Pacific (APAC) region has had some of the tightest travel restrictions in the world. But with many countries and regions now…
Turning lemons into lemonade: How Park Inn by Radisson North Edsa shows resilience amid the health crisis
I was anxious to stay in a hotel for the first time after two years of no travel, but Park Inn by Radisson North Edsa showed me how a hotel stay drastically changed in the new normal mixing…
Rediscover the joy of meeting face-to-face in Marriott hotels
Are you tired of meeting your friends and colleagues virtually for almost two years in the pandemic? Marriott hotels are more than ready to hold your next event.
Dusit International targets Singaporean buyers for landmark Dusit Central Park project
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.
Meliá Hotels International expands in Vietnam with Vinpearl partnership
Burgeoning hotel group, Meliá Hotels International, is set to become one of the largest international hotel brands in Vietnam through a new collaboration with the country’s largest domestic…
Radisson Hotel Group ramps up Asia Pacific expansion with 137 new hotels in 2021
Radisson Hotel Group continued along its expansion path in 2021 as it added 137 new hotels to its portfolio reaching 191 hotels in operation in the region and introduced its world-class…
As Philippines reopens, Park Inn by Radisson North EDSA welcomes travellers back
Park Inn by Radisson re-opens its doors to leisure and business travellers as we slowly usher in a new normal where COVID-19 becomes manageable and hopefully endemic.
Welcoming you soon: New Best Western Hotels & Resorts in Vietnam
More Best Western Hotels & Resorts in Vietnam will welcome travellers as the hotel group expands in the country, further strengthening its presence in Asia.
Two new hotels set to open in Okinawa in 2022
Two hotels struck their flags on the magical island of Okinawa.
Ho ho ho! IHG Hotels offer Santa-inspired suites
IHG Hotels & Resorts has teamed up with the real magic of Coca-Cola to give the ultimate gift this holiday season
These are the most cost-effective hotels for holidays
The holiday season is quickly approaching, and many travelers choose to combat seasonal stress by indulging in upscale accommodations for their holiday getaway
Two Wyndham hotels will open doors in Bangkok December 2021
Both Wyndham Bangkok Queen Convention Centre and Wyndham Garden Bangkok Sukhumvit 42 feature outstanding hotel facilities and services in the heart of Bangkok
Hotels in Queensland are preparing to ban unvaccinated guests
Unvaccinated Queenslanders may be barred from visiting holiday locations this summer, with several large hotels stating that they would deny reservations rather than deal with the state’s…
#StayForTheDay campaign to boost winter bookings at local hotels
Brits are being encouraged to embrace the ‘daycation’ trend to give hotels a boost this winter.
Kerala launches responsible tourism tag for hotels
Kerala has introduced a ‘responsible tourism’ (RT) classification for hotels and resorts, giving a thrust to environmental protection and ecological restoration through tourism
Fortune Hotels unveils ‘Gratitude package’ for Covid Warriors
Fortune Hotels, a member of ITC’s hotel group, has announced attractive packages to address the needs of the urban traveller
Okinawa’s Kouri Island welcomes two new luxury hotels
Kouri Island, in Japan’s subtropical southern prefecture of Okinawa, has welcomed the opening of two new luxury properties: Away Okinawa Kouri Island Resort and LOISIR Terrace & Villas…
Ahoy rains! Leisure Hotels predicts monsoon rush at Corbett
Leisure Hotels has welcomed the government’s decision to open Corbett Tiger Reserve for round-the-year tourism and has stepped up efforts to welcome the travellers during the monsoon rush
Accor signs three new hotels in Vietnam
Accor has announced the signing of three new hotels for Vietnam with owner partner, Novaland.
Signum Hotels expands footprint in Europe
A new-build Signum Adrenaline Park Tara is scheduled to open in Serbia in April 2021 as the latest addition to the company’s premium lifestyle collection
Accor expands with new hotels in India and Turkey
Accor, an augmented hospitality group, has added India and Turkey to its Middle East & Africa region.
Fortune Hotels debuts in hill town of Dalhousie
Fortune Hotels, a member of ITC’s hotel group announced the opening of its maiden property in the hill town of Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh
Sprucing up the food game! THE Park gets chef and bartender at your doorstep
THE Park Hotels has introduced a specially curated ‘Chef and Bartender at Home’ service under its Food Reimagined brand pillar
Pavillions Hotels and Resorts signs up El Nido Beach & Spa Resort
Some good news for the Philippines hospitality industry arrives with the announcement that Pavilions Hotels & Resorts has signed El Nido Beach & Spa Resort, with an opening target…
Royal Cliff Hotels gets Amazing Thailand SHA certification
The certificate is a recognition that Royal Cliff is a destination that complies with the highest hygiene and safety standards
5 hotels in Okinawa open just in time for the summer
Five hotels in Okinawa are opening their doors to welcome guests post-COVID.
Notting Hill finds spot in Ruby Hotels expansion plan in UK
Ruby Hotels, led by founder and CEO Michael Struck, have their sights set on further international expansion with a third hotel planned for London. The new-build Ruby Zoe, 173-bed…
‘Safe Stays At Fortune Hotels’ unveiled
Fortune Hotels, a member of ITC’s hotel group, has announced the launch of ‘Safe Stays At Fortune Hotels’, a comprehensive safety and hygiene programme for guests and associates that…
Smile on! Marriott lights up across Asia Pacific to spark hope
Marriott International across Asia Pacific is lighting up its properties to send a positive message, offering a ray of hope to the communities they are in for locals and travellers…
Leisure Hotels launches The Hideaway, Greater Noida
Leisure Hotels Group has announced the launch of its 27th property, The Hideaway at Greater Noida. The opening of this hotel also heralds entry of the group into the Delhi NCR Region.…
Preferred Hotels & Resorts updated portfolio for 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…
8 hotels in 4 new countries: Centara plans robust expansion in 2020
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is accelerating its global expansion with plans to open new hotels and resorts in some of the world’s most dynamic…
Hello Jojo! Berjaya Hotels unveils direct flight from Subang Airport to Redang Island
Berjaya Hotels & Resorts (BHR) has announced the launch of its inaugural flight from Subang Airport, Kuala Lumpur (also known as Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport or Subang Skypark…
Elevating Thai tourism to new heights and continuing the legacy: TD interviews the CEO of the Royal Cliff Hotels Group
After deciding that the British public school system was the best place for him to learn, a very young Vitanart Vathanakul requested that his parents send him to the UK to enrol in one of…
What can you learn from OYO, Grab, Google and leading hotels at Direct Booking Summit
The Direct Booking Summit: Bangkok taking place on 19-20 February has announced a world-class line up of speakers who will share their hotel marketing, revenue and distribution expertise…
Dur Hospitality to manage three hotels in Saudi Arabia
Dur Hospitality has signed lease, management and operation contracts for three hotels in the central area of Madinah, Saudi Arabia with Al-Manakha Urban Project Development Holding…
Millennium Hotels and Resorts to grow its Saudi Arabia footprint
Millennium Hotels & Resorts has revealed development plans for Saudi Arabia with a goal of operating 25 hotels kingdom-wide by 2025.
Hyatt to expand luxury portfolio with over 20 new hotels by 2020
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that more than 20 new luxury hotels and resorts are expected to open worldwide by the end of 2020.
Hotels G spreads the holiday cheer this festive season
Whether you're into the magic of White Christmas or looking for powder-soft sands — from Singapore to Yangon, to Pattaya and Bangkok — Hotels G, managed by GCP Hospitality, is the ideal…
Welcome to the jungle: Best hotels in the wilderness revealed
Looking for a change of scenery? Why not consider a holiday deep in the jungles and wilderness in some of the most exotic places on earth?
The most ‘Instagrammable’ hotels in the world
Doing it for the 'gram? Here are some of the world's most Instagrammable hotels.
Preferred Hotels welcomes 16 new members
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, independent hotel brand representing more than 750 hotels, resorts, and residences across 85 countries, has announced the addition of 16 new member hotels…
Stay gone wrong? Customer complains about Taj Hotels with sign on Range Rover
A car believed to be owned by a disgruntled customer was parked outside a luxury hotel with a sign complaining about ‘bad guest service’ and ‘incompetent management’. The black Range…
Zone by The Park signs first resort in North East
Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels has signed its upscale social catalyst brand, Zone by The Park, at Dimapur in Nagaland. It is the eleventh property of Zone by The Park and the very first…
W Hotels debuts in Oman with W Muscat
W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, announced the opening of W Muscat, the brand’s newest beachfront W Escape and the second to open in the Middle East this year. Set…
‘Yappy Hour’: 15 dog-friendly hotels in the USA
To honour man's best friend on International Dog Day (26 August), we've listed down some of the best dog-friendly hotels where you can hang with your furry friend.
From resort retreat to city chic: Pullman Hotels G in Thailand
We look at Pullman Pattaya Hotel G and Pullman Bangkok Hotel G
Universal Orlando unveils plans for Epic Universe park
Universal Orlando Resort will open a fourth theme park, Universal’s Epic Universe, on a 750-acre site a few miles south of its existing Florida parks.
Tom Williams, chairman and CEO…
Park Inn by Radisson North Edsa positions itself as an urban escape
Opening its doors in a few days, Park Inn by Radisson claims to be an oasis in Quezon City’s urban jungle. The 238-room hotel is linked to SM North Edsa, which is the largest shopping mall…
Avani Hotels to open two resorts in Krabi
Avani Hotels & Resorts announced the signing of two new resort hotels in the southern Thailand resort town of Krabi, marking the brand’s continued growth within Thailand. The…
Rove At The Park opens doors to thrilling lifestyle experience in Dubai Parks and Resorts
Rove Hotels, a contemporary midscale hotel brand, has opened its sixth hotel in Dubai – Rove At The Park – in Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in…
Minor Hotels introduces Avani and Oaks brands to Yangon, Myanmar
Minor Hotels, a hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a portfolio of more than 520 hotels in 53 countries, will debut its Avani and Oaks brands in Yangon, Myanmar, with the…
Dusit Central Park to stand in Dusit Thani Bangkok location
Dusit Thani Bangkok has bid farewell earlier this year after its iconic 48-year run since its opening in 1970. Dusit Thani recently announced that the project will be called “Dusit Central…
Emaar Hospitality announces 5 new hotels ahead of Expo 2020 Dubai
Emaar Hospitality has announced the opening of five new hotels in Dubai as the group strengthens its role at Expo 2020 Dubai.
Mandarin Oriental reopens renovated Hyde Park icon
Mandarin Oriental celebrated the opening of its latest London property, the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, yesterday.
Designed by Hong Kong’s Joyce Wang, the hotel features 40 suites…
Park Regis Singapore review: “Our motto is simple, making guests happy”
When I travel for business, I look for two things in my accommodation – convenience in terms of location and great service.
Hotels.com: Stay at the same hotels as Game of Thrones cast
Hotels.com has announced an offer for superfans of the hit series Game of Thrones — a chance to stay in the same hotels as the cast with a discount.
W Hotels announces second ‘lux playground’ in Bali
W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International Inc, has announced the signing of W Bali – Ubud, the brand’s newest W Escape.
Call for boycott of Brunei-owned hotels grows following new LGBTQ laws
Celebrities and international organisations call for boycott of all hotels owned by Brunei’s wealth fund. The backlash came after the country has passed a shocking new law that makes…
IHG to open seven new hotels in India
After the massive Six Senses acquisition, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is making waves in India. Under the IHG-SAMHI partnership, it today announced the opening of seven more Holiday…
Marriott to debut more than 30 luxury hotels around the world
Marriott International has announced its plans to open more than 30 luxury properties in 2019, furthering the company’s global perspective on luxury travel.
Lost and found: Bizarre things left behind at Travelodge hotels
UK-based budget hotel brand Travelodge has revealed some of the most interesting items left behind in its 557 UK hotels in the last 12 months.
The best (and worst) new luxury hotels of 2018
Luxury Travel Intelligence (LTI), a provider of digital reports for travel, has revealed its list of the best and worst new luxury hotels in 2018.
Summer Lovin’: Inhabit Hotels ready for hot London debut
Inhabit Hotels has announced its debut property in London, situated in the quaint Paddington area.
SLH welcomes five new luxury boutique hotels
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has welcomed five new additions, including three newly-opened properties to its portfolio of luxury boutique hotels.
Save time, make money: Instaroom’s AI bot powers direct bookings for hotels
Personalisation is key in the hospitality sector and we are increasingly seeing new tech developments facilitate the service-heavy industry and how.
Preferred Hotels unveils 23 worldwide hotels for 2019
Preferred Hotels unveil the latest properties to be added throughout next year.
Travelodge to open 11 hotels leading up to Christmas
UK-based budget hotel chain Travelodge has officially announced its plans for Christmas and opened its first hotel in Highbridge Burnham-On-Sea.
Hotel in a garden: PARKROYAL on Pickering “an architectural stunner”
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…
Three-in-one: JA Resorts & Hotels revamps 5-star flagship resort in Dubai
Dubai-based JA Resorts & Hotels has announced the repositioning of its flagship resort in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Beach.
TIME Hotels to launch aqua entertainment complex in Egypt
TIME Hotels has announced the launch of its first beach resort hotel in Egypt — TIME Nozha Aqua Park Hotel & Resort.
Expedia reveals 6 of the most amazing hotels never built
Expedia has reimagined 6 of the most awe-inspiring hotels that never reached the final building stage.
IHG to debut Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in Thailand
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement to debut its boutique hotel brand, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, in Bangkok.
Minor Hotels announces two new M Collection resorts in China
Minor Hotels has signed two new management contracts in China under the company’s M Collection brand of hotels and bespoke travel experiences.
What’s in up Sharjah: New attractions, hotels and more
Sharjah, the third largest of the United Arab Emirates, has a diverse landscape from deserts and mountains to sandy beaches and mangroves, making it a rich source of eco-tourism, sports and…
Vienna House and UBM hotels team up to establish stronger EU presence
Vienna House has officially partnered with UBM hotels to establish new projects in Central Europe under international franchise brands.
Double Debut: IHG brings Kimpton Hotels to Barcelona and Bangkok
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced that it will be expanding its Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants brand to Barcelona in 2019 and Bangkok in 2020.
Millennium Hotels unveils Oman property, 11 more due to open in 2018
Millennium Hotels and Resorts has strengthened its presence in Oman with a fourth hotel property, Millennium Resort Salalah.
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam: The transformation of an icon
After a multi-million-euro investment, Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts has re-launched its flagship Amsterdam hotel, Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam.
W Hotels opens its biggest property in APAC
There is no stopping W Hotels Worldwide from expanding its footprint in Greater China with its latest opening in Xi’an. W Xi’an is the brand’s seventh hotel in China and the largest property…
Independent hotel group Kaleidoscope Collection purchases Homewood Park
Kaleidoscope Collection, a Bath-based hotel group, has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Homewood Park Hotel & Spa in Freshford.
UK heat wave sparks business boom for hoteliers
New data from Expedia Group has revealed hoteliers across the UK have enjoyed a successful early summer period, with a significant increase in hotel demand compared to 2017.
Park Regis Arion: StayWell Holdings’ third property in Indonesia
StayWell Holdings marks its debut in the Indonesian capital with Park Regis Arion in Jakarta.
DoubleTree by Hilton welcomes the summer with six new US hotels
With the summer season well underway, DoubleTree by Hilton has refreshed its portfolio with six new properties spanning from California to Maryland.
AccorHotels opens world’s 500th Novotel
The Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun has opened in South Korea.
Meliá Hotels opens second Sol House brand in Indonesia
Spanish hotel group Meliá Hotels International has opened a second property in Bali, Indonesia, under its Sol House brand, marking the hotel group’s commitment to expansion in the region.
Park Inn by Radisson plants its roots in Zambia’s largest city
Radisson Hospitality is adding a new territory to its expanding portfolio with the signing of Park Inn by Radisson Lusaka Longacres in Zambia.
MICE – The top four hotels for meetings & events in Sydney
When it comes to Australian cities, there is no doubt Sydney has the highest international profile. Canberra may be the country capital but, I think we can all agree, Sydney has the…
StayWell Holdings announce first Park Regis in Southern India
StayWell Holdings has announced a new partnership with Aveda Resort & Spa in Kerala which will see the property rebranded as Park Regis Aveda, the group’s first location in Southern…
IHG signs double deal with Arabian Hotels in Egypt
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced an agreement with Arabia Hotels to open two new properties in Giza – the Holiday Inn Giza Sun Capital and Staybridge Suites Giza Sun…
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts celebrates the Royal Wedding around the world
As one of the world’s most famous weddings nears, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is inviting guests to celebrate the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at its luxury hotels…
Small Luxury Hotels of the World announces five new hotels this April
Small Luxury Hotels of the World, a collection of over 500 hotels in more than 80 countries, has added five new hotels to its portfolio including two ocean-front hotels in Dubrovnik, a…
Marriott Hotels inspires new perspectives with TED partnership
Marriott Hotels expands its partnership with idea engine, TED, to include even more innovative programming in its second year.
AccorHotels acquires 50% stake in South Africa’s Mantis Group
AccorHotels has announced today a strategic partnership with Mantis Group, a South Africa-based hospitality and travel conglomerate.
Mantis Group owns a collection of privately-owned,…
Rove Hotels strengthens UAE portfolio with landmark management deal
Rove Hotels, a joint venture between Meraas and Emaar Properties PJSC, has announced its first hotel management agreement in the UAE to operate Rove Mina Seyahi in the heart of Dubai Marina.
Marriott International announces extent of Europe expansion featuring 35 hotels and 12,000 new rooms
Marriott International has achieved a new milestone, announcing its most successful year for signing development contracts in Europe, adding 35 hotels and signing 12,000 rooms.
Why “success is never final” at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park
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…
MICE advice: The top four Bangkok hotels you need to know
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…
7 pod hotels to catch some rest on World Sleep Day 2018
Today, 16 March, we celebrate the benefits of good and healthy sleep - it's World Sleep Day!
Good skin, a clear mind and better memory, these are only some of the benefits of a good night’s…
Holiday Inn ng IHG magbubukas sa gitna ng Cebu Business Park
Ang unang Holiday Inn sa Cebu City ay magkakaroon ng 180 guest rooms na dinisenyo para sa mga business travellers.
8 one-of-a-kind hotels that are holding world records
There's a massive number of hotels out there and these are the notable ones recognised for their record-breaking facts and achievements.
Carlson Rezidor re-brand and revitalise Park Plaza Kolkata Ballygunge
Park Plaza Kolkata Ballygunge today announced its rebranding to Radisson Kolkata Ballygunge. Located in upscale South Kolkata neighborhood Ballygunge, the hotel is within proximity of the…
The world’s most unromantic hotels for Valentine’s Day
Instead of writing a mushy blog on where to celebrate love on cupid’s day, I’ve hand-picked some of the world’s most unromantic hotels for Valentine's Day.
The most romantic hotels in the world according to TripAdvisor reviews
Romance is in the air and we're giving you a list of the most romantic hotels in the world according to reviews from TripAdvisor.
You can relive cinema’s iconic moments in these famous movie hotels
If you're big on movies and planning on travelling soon, you might want to check out this list of famous movie hotels you can visit.
Luc Delafosse of Jumeirah Carlton Tower updates on one of London’s leading luxury hotels
Travel Daily catches up with Luc Delafosse, regional vice president Europe and general manager of Jumeirah Carlton Tower, London.
What does your role involve and how long…
GM for new Park Hyatt Jakarta, set to open this year, revealed
Park Hyatt Jakarta has announced the appointment of Fredrik Harfors as general manager effective immediately. Park Hyatt Jakarta is expected to open its doors in the second half of 2018 and…
W Hotels release schedule for Osaka debut
W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, have announced the signing of W Osaka, slated to open in 2021. Owned by Sekisui House, a long-standing partner of Marriott International,…
Archipelago add 770 rooms and waterpark to ever expanding portfolio
Archipelago International (A.I.) have announced further expansion into Asia will place with the signing of a 700-room management contract under the Quest Hotel brand. The Port Dickson…
10 amazing hotels that should be on your bucket list
We all dream of travelling to places we’ve never been, to see something we’ve never seen. So, for those of you who are craving for that trip of a lifetime, we’ve compiled ten of the most…
Serena Williams returns to Australian Open with AccorHotels
AccorHotels, an Official Partner of the Australian Open, has for the third year in a row signed on tennis superstar Serena Williams as its Official Ambassador for the tournament, as the new…
Pair of aces sign for SE Asia’s first Holiday Inn water park
Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin is delighted to announce two senior appointments ahead of the resort’s opening later this year. Franck Rodriguez has been appointed general manager of Holiday…
QT Hotels – Ultimate Honeymoon Destinations
Now that the wedding date has been set, the venues and catering have been booked, and the dresses and tuxedos have been selected, it is time for the best part of the wedding planning…
Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts debuts in Myanmar
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has announced the opening Pan Pacific Yangon in November, the first property in Myanmar under the brand.
The 25-storey Pan Pacific Yangon sits within Junction…
AccorHotels launches ibis budget London Luton Airport hotel
AccorHotels has launched the ibis budget London Luton Airport hotel located close to Luton Airport and Luton Parkway station.
Hotel employees will host guests in a more social and…
PortAventura World named as best theme park in Europe
PortAventura World has been named the best theme park in Europe in the 2017 edition of the World of Parks Awards.
More than 35,000 readers participated in the online vote to choose…
Landing Jeju Development and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Announce Plans for Four Seasons Resort Jeju Island at Jeju Shinhwa World, South Korea
Four Seasons debuts in Jeju Shinhwa World with the second Four Seasons in Korea
TORONTO and JEJU, South Korea, Aug. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Landing Jeju Development Co., Ltd. (LJDC), a…
Where to Stay: new hotels in Taiwan, China, Indonesia and more
CitizenM Taipei North Gate
Location: Overlooking the Tamsui River, within walking distance of Taipei Main Station
Grade: Upper-upscale
Keys: 267
Facilities: 24-hour F&B outlet,…
Eclipse Expert Finds Plenty Spaces in Campsites and RV Parks for August 21’s Total Solar Eclipse, Warns Against Day Tripping
New guide launched to help eclipse-chasers to ‘Get To The Path’ hassle-free Has America made its plans for August 21? The first Total Solar Eclipse to sweep across the USA for 99 years is…
The ‘Thronies’ Pilgrimage: Hit HBO Show Sparks Worldwide Wanderlust
New global data from Hotels.com® shows hit series is causing surge in travel to filming locations,
The world eagerly anticipated the premiere of Game of Thrones season 7 this week, but fans…
Two new hotels touch down at Sydney Airport
Travellers at Sydney Airport will soon have the option of breaking up their journey at a choice of two new hotels.
Earlier this week, Australia's Mantra Group officially opened Mantra…
Phuket under pressure as tourism growth exposes issue of unlicensed hotels
One of Asia’s most desirable tourist destinations, Phuket is attracting an ever-increasing number of international visitors to its golden beaches and turquoise seas.
But many of the…
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts reopens one of its flagship hotels
IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts has refurbished the IBEROSTAR Playa de Muro, one of the company’s flagship properties in the Balearics, following an investment of 12 million euros. …
Where to Stay: new hotels in China, India, Australia and more
Element Foshan Nanhai
Location: In Shishan Town, close to Nanhai Central Park in southern China's Guangdong province
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 329
Facilities: Restaurant, lounge, 24/7…
Where to Stay: new hotels from Fairmont, Regent, Hilton and more
Hilton Garden Inn Singapore Serangoon
Location: Singapore's Little India district
Grade: Midscale
Keys: 328
Facilities: Restaurant, 24-hour "grab and go" F&B outlet, fitness…
AccorHotels adds trio in Myanmar
AccorHotels has signed a major new agreement for three properties in Myanmar.
The partnership with LP Holding will kick off with the opening of the Mercure Mandalay Hill Resort in the…
Prestige Holidays adds six hotels in Canaries and Madeira for winter 2017/18
Prestige Holidays has added three hotels in the Canaries and Madeira to its winter programme.
It has also reintroduced some old favourites and Prestige Plus deals, including early…
Warner Leisure Hotels launches third edition 2017 brochure
Warner Leisure Hotels’ third edition 2017 brochure is out now and includes offers and the latest pricing; as well as new product updates and information on recent property developments. …
Seven Disney Springs® Resort Area Hotels In The Walt Disney World® Resort in Central Florida Offering Special “Teacher Appreciation Rates”…
In recognition of teachers and school support staff, the seven Disney Springs® Resort Area Hotels in the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida are offering “Teacher Appreciation Rates.” …
New Hotels Join Small Luxury Hotels Of The World™
Small Luxury Hotels is welcoming three boutique hotels to its portfolio. From an elegant ocean front retreat in New South Wales to an eclectic city centre stay in Sweden, and an idyllic…
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts’ Pakistan presence blooms as firm signs new property in the ‘city of gardens’
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has expanded its footprint in Pakistan after finalising an agreement to operate its third property in the country. The Swiss hospitality firm has signed a deal…
AccorHotels and Rixos Hotels Announce a Strategic Partnership
AccorHotels and Rixos Hotels have announced a partnership illustrating AccorHotels' strategy to expand its presence in the Upper Upscale/Luxury market, with a primary focus on developing…
Mövenpick partners with Dubai Parks and Resorts
Three Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts properties in Dubai have been named as official hotel partners of Dubai Parks and Resorts.
Located in Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Jumeirah Beach and…
Where to Stay: New hotels in KL, Shenzhen, Sydney and more…
Mercure Kuala Lumpur Shaw Parade
Location: Pudu, on the fringe of KL's Bukit Bintang retail and entertainment area
Grade: Upper-midscale
Keys: 213
Facilities: Restaurant, lobby…
London Marriott Hotel Park Lane appoints new GM
London Marriott Hotel Park Lane has appointed Riddian Davies general manager.
Davies joins the hotel, which completed an extensive renovation in 2015, following successful GM roles in…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Thailand, China, UAE and more…
Grand Mercure Zhengzhou West
Location: Overlooking Donglin Lake, a scenic area close to the Zhengzhou, the capital of central China's Henan province
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 180…
Focus Hotels acquires Mercure Hatfield Oak Hotel
Hospitality management firm Focus Hotels Management has acquired the freehold of the Mercure Hatfield Oak Hotel in Hatfield, Hertfordshire from Aviva Investors. Focus has for the last seven…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Hong Kong, New York, Paris and more…
Little Tai Hang
Location: In the Tai Hang neighbourhood of Hong Kong, close to Causeway Bay and Victoria Park
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 91, including serviced apartments
Facilities:…
The latest appointments from AccorHotels, Six Senses and more
GILLIAN MILLAR has been appointed as AccorHotels' new senior vice president for New Zealand, Fiji & French Polynesia. Ms Millar rejoined AccorHotels in 2012 following its merger with…
AccorHotels confirms signing of two new Mercure hotels
AccorHotels has made two new Mercure signings, the Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel in Watlington M4 J6 (Oxfordshire), and the Mercure Hunton Park Watford M25 (Hertfordshire).
Both…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Bali, Thailand, China, Brazil and more
Maison Aurelia Sanur by Préférence Hotels
Location: Slightly set back from the beach in the Sanur district of Bali, not far from the airport
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 41
Facilities:…
Rixos joins AccorHotels for global expansion
AccorHotels has continued its global expansion strategy by partnering with Rixos Hotels, the Turkey-based leisure resort specialist.
Under the new tie-up, AccorHotels and Rixos will…
Where to Stay: New hotels in China, the US, Vietnam and more
The St Regis Changsha
Location: On the 48th to 63rd floors of one of the tallest skyscrapers in Changsha, the capital of China's Hunan province
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 188
Facilities:…
Millennium Hotels reopens historic Broadway Theatre
Millennium Hotels & Resorts has restored and reopened an historic theatre in New York.
As part of a project undertaken with the Ambassador Theatre Group, the 112-year-old Hudson…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Laos, Australia, the US and more
Banyan Tree's The Grand Luang Prabang
Location: On the banks of the Mekong River in the UNESCO-listed town of Luang Prabang, northern Laos
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 75
Facilities:…
Chinese expect virtual theme parks
The majority of Chinese theme park visitors expect to be able to enjoy virtual or augmented reality rides and interact with robots in future, a new report has found.
The survey by Omnico…
Park Hotel Group enters midscale market with third brand
Singapore's Park Hotel Group has revealed plans to diversify its portfolio with the launch of a new midscale brand.
"Destination" becomes the hotel group's third brand, following the…
The Omni Grove Park Inn Announces Winners of the 24th annual National Gingerbread House Competition
WINNERS OF THE LARGEST NATIONAL GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION ANNOUNCED AT THE OMNI GROVE PARK INNGingerbread artists from across the country came together to showcase their show-stopping…
Dubai revives another theme park plan
Dubai-based Union Properties has finalised plans to build a US$163.35 million mixed-use project in Motor City, which includes a theme park, the company’s chairman, Khalid Bin Kalban, told…
Mercure London Hyde Park opens for business
Mercure Hotels has now opened the doors of its latest London property, Mercure London Hyde Park.
Tastefully converted, the impressive 4-star Grade II listed building is located in…
Hilton opens beach resort in Ningbo tourism park
Hilton has opened a new resort at a tourism park in Ningbo, the coastal city in eastern China's Zhejiang province.
The new Hilton Ningbo Dongqian Lake Resort is positioned within the…
Sokha Hotels goes green in Cambodia
Cambodia's Sokha Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its latest environmental initiative - a major tree-planting initiative in Siem Reap.
The new Sokha Siem Reap Resort & Convention…
Hilton parks up in China’s motor city
Hilton has continued its rapid Chinese expansion with the opening of its first hotel in Shiyan, one of the country's main automotive hubs.
The new DoubleTree by Hilton Shiyan is…
First Park to open in the Maldives
Singapore's Park Hotel Group will make its debut in the Maldives next year, following the signing of a joint venture for a new all-villa island resort.
The deal has seen Park and Chip Eng…
Mercure London Hyde Park to open in November
The new Mercure London Hyde Park will accept its first guests in November, AccorHotels has confirmed.
The hotel, which is situated at 8 - 14 Talbot Square in four grade II listed…
Triple launch for AccorHotels in Anhui
The Chinese province of Anhui how has 1,500 more international hotel rooms, following the launch of three new properties by AccorHotels.
In partnership with China's Wanda Group,…
IHG signs Holiday Inn Dubai Science Park
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a deal to manage Holiday Inn Dubai Science Park.
The newly built hotel will operate under a management agreement with an affiliate of the…
Sunway to rename KL hotels
Malaysia's Sunway Hotels & Resorts has revealed that two of its newest properties in Kuala Lumpur will soon get new identities.
Effective 1 October 2016, the Sunway Pyramid Hotel…
U Hotels to debut in Thailand’s Khao Yai
Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) has revealed that a new U Hotel will open its doors close to Thailand's UNESCO-listed Khao Yai National Park this year.
Scheduled to welcome its first guests…
First Park born in South Korea
Singapore's Park Hotel Group has taken another step forward in its Asia Pacific expansion strategy by signing its first ever property in South Korea.
The company has sealed a deal with…
Pullman’s Park Lane Hong Kong to launch rooftop venue
The Park Lane Hong Kong, which now forms part of AccorHotels' Pullman portfolio, will open a new rooftop bar and restaurant next month.
Named 'Skye', the new venue is being created as…
Birmingham hotels celebrate bumper occupancy rates
Birmingham’s hotels posted average occupancy rates of 75% between March and May 2016 – the best results for spring since current records began in 2003.
The figures are up from 74% in…
Face to face: Sarah Mason-Parker & Bruce Martin, Travel Gossip
This month (August 2016) the company will celebrate five years in business and is widely regarded as the largest, most active and most influential online community in the UK travel…
AccorHotels roundtable showcases new UK GMs
Three new general managers have been appointed for three new Mercure hotels; Mercure Liverpool Atlantic Tower Hotel, Mercure Dartford Brands Hatch Hotel and the Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian…
Dusit to open near Thailand’s Khao Yai National Park
Dusit International has unveiled plans to open a new hotel close to Thailand's UNESCO-listed Khao Yai National Park.
Scheduled to welcome its first guests on 2 August 2016, the new…
Splendid Hotels snaps up Ibis York Centre
The Splendid Hospitality Group has strengthened its presence in York with the acquisition of the Ibis York Centre hotel.
Stuart Bailey, CEO for the Splendid Hospitality Group said:…
PortAventura confirms opening date for Ferrari Land theme park
PortAventura World Parks & Resort has announced its new Ferrari Land attraction will officially open on 7 April, 2017.
Port Aventura World currently welcomes around 300,000…
Sheraton Grand London Park Lane to open in October
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts has announced the designation of the Sheraton Grand London Park Lane.
Joining 32 other Sheraton Grand properties worldwide, the Sheraton Grand London…
New Emaar estate to feature mega mall and two lifestyle hotels
Emaar Properties has launched an exclusive collection of homes in the Dubai Hills Estate and at the same time, has revealed the raft of leisure and entertainment features the development…
Three new general managers for Mercure UK hotels
Three new general managers have been appointed for three new Mercure hotels; Mercure Liverpool Atlantic Tower Hotel, Mercure Dartford Brands Hatch Hotel and the Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian…
World’s biggest Disney theme park opens in Shanghai
The new Shanghai Disney Resort opens today, becoming the first Disney theme park in mainland China and the company’s largest global resort.
A three-day grand opening celebration has…
Park Hotel Group enters another new Asian country
Park Hotel Group has continued its Asia Pacific expansion strategy with the signing of its first property in Malaysia.
The Singapore-based company, which last year opened its first…
StayWell to add five more Indian hotels
Australia-based StayWell Hospitality Group is planning to open five new Indian hotels by the end of 2016, financial site Money Control reports.
The new hotels will be located in…
Preferred expands in India with Fortune Hotels
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has expanded its collection in India, with the addition of seven more Fortune Hotels.
The properties, which joined the Preferred network in the first…
First Travelodge opens in London’s Raynes Park
The Mayor of Merton, Councillor David Chung, has joined Travelodge’s London regional director, Steve Lavery, to officially open the first budget hotel in Raynes Park.
The 86-room London…
Carlson Rezidor targets multiple new hotels in Oceania
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has announced plans to significantly expand its portfolio in Oceania.
At the 2016 Australasia Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition (AHICE) in…
TIME Hotels research Gen Z travellers
TIME Hotels recently conducted a four-part study in partnership with BNC. The first of the four-part study looked at today’s teenagers and their perception of the travel and tourism…
Conrad Hotels debuts in India
Hilton's luxury brand, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, has opened its first ever property in India.
The new Conrad Pune, which is located in the centre of the Maharashtra city, close to…
Carlson Rezidor plans 16 Indian hotels by end of 2017
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is planning to open 16 new hotels across India by the end of 2017, the Business Standard reports.
Speaking to the company’s president for Asia Pacific,…
AC Hotels by Marriott opens fifth property in France
Marriott International’s design-led lifestyle brand, AC Hotels by Marriott has opened its fifth hotel in France, the AC Hotel Marseille Velodrome.
Located in the heart of the city’s…
喜达屋再纳入30多座Design Hotels
喜达屋（Starwood）再纳入30多家Design Hotel，使其酒店会员能使用喜达屋消费者以及企业预订渠道，并能对接喜达屋优先顾客(SPG)忠诚项目。
喜达屋于去年9月份在希腊雅典举办的Design Hotel年度会议上，向酒店业主和管理人员宣布了该忠诚计划，并且在其Q3财报中称为”第十一个品牌”。Design…
30 more Design Hotels to join Starwood loyalty scheme
The partnership between Design Hotels and Starwood will continue to expand in the coming weeks, as 30 more properties are added to the SPG loyalty programme.
Design Hotels effectively…
Redefine|BDL Hotels takes over running of Gatwick hotel
Redefine|BDL Hotels has announced that Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport – North Terminal has joined the management company’s portfolio.
The property, which boasts 192 rooms…
AccorHotels adds two properties at Darwin Airport
AccorHotels has expanded its Australian portfolio with the signing of two new hotels at Darwin International Airport.
The company has sealed management contracts for the former Darwin…
Sheraton adds three more Grand hotels in Asia
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has continued the expansion of its new 'Sheraton Grand' concept in Asia Pacific, with the rebranding of three more hotels.
The new higher tier of Sheraton…
Birmingham hotels report record occupancy rate
Birmingham’s hotels achieved a record 81% occupancy rate in October 2015 – bolstered by a number of festivals, exhibitions and concerts.
The figures are a 2% increase on October 2014 and…
Choice Hotels launches Ascend Collection in the UK
Choice Hotels International, the company behind the Comfort, Quality and Clarion brands in Europe and part of Choice Hotels International, has announced the introduction of it’s top end…
Theme park planned for Bangkok’s IMPACT conference centre
A new theme park and marina complex are among the major developments being planned at IMPACT, Thailand's largest conference and exhibition centre.
The operators of the facility, which…
AccorHotels expands its presence in UAE
AccorHotels recently announced its intent to add to the strategic cluster of hotels located in Dubai.
Opening its doors in mid-January 2016, economy hotel ibis One Central will join…
AccorHotels brings Mercure brand to Wuhan
AccorHotels has opened its first Mercure-branded hotel in Wuhan.
The new Mercure Wuhan Changqing Park is a 251-room property located in the city's Jianghan district, 15 minutes' drive…
Hand Picked Hotels offloads The Priest House Hotel
Hand Picked Hotels has exchanged contracts to sell The Priest House Hotel, Derbyshire, as the group focuses on larger hotels for its award-winning collection.
The Priest House Hotel…
Starwood unveils second wave of Sheraton Grand hotels in Asia Pacific
Starwood has announced the addition of five Asia Pacific hotels to its new Sheraton Grand portfolio.
The new sub-brand was launched earlier this year, as part of the 'Sheraton 2020'…
Design Hotels becomes Starwood’s “11th brand”
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has expanded partnership with Design Hotels, in a move that sees the independent hotel collection become the "11th Starwood brand".
Starwood acquired a 49.8%…
Citymax Hotels open first hotel in Alexandria
Citymax Hotels recently announced its decision to open its first international property in Egypt.
The new property which is the seventh from the brand will be located in Alexandria,…
Plateno Hotels brings Portofino brand to Thailand
China's Plateno Hotels has unveiled plans to expand Thailand with the launch of its first upscale Portofino property in the kingdom.
The new Portofino Chiang Mai Business Park is set…
Pride of Britain hotels welcomes new members
Pride of Britain Hotels has welcomes two new members – Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa in Newmarket and Ellenborough Park near Cheltenham.
Originally built as a hunting lodge for the…
Budget hotels boom in the UK
The march of budget hotels continues in the UK, with more than 1,500 budget rooms added to the sector’s pipeline in Q3 2015 alone, according to the Hotel Bulletin Q3 2015 published by HVS, …
Azure Hotels acquires Hamburg’s tallest hotel
Azure Hotels has acquired the Radisson Blu Hotel in Hamburg from Invesco, in one of the largest single asset hotel transactions in Germany in 2015.
Azure has also agreed a 35-year…
JA Resorts & Hotels embarks on new growth phase
New properties in the UK, Thailand and Germany are on the cards for UAE-based luxury hospitality firm JA Resorts & Hotels.
COO David Thomson told Travel Daily UK JA was…
Carlson Rezidor announces Park Inn by Radisson Makkah Al Naseem
Carlson Rezidor has strengthened its presence in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by announcing the Park Inn by Radisson Makkah Al Naseem.
The midscale hotel will be the group’s first property…
London Hilton on Park Lane named England’s best business hotel
London Hilton on Park Lane has been recognised as England’s Leading Business Hotel for the second year at the European final of the prestigious 2015 World Travel Awards.
London…
Handpicked Hotels celebrates AA milestone
Hand Picked Hotels has been awarded four new AA Silver Star awards - winning more accolades in the new award ratings than any other hotel collection.
The winning hotels are Nutfield…
Minor Hotels announce opening of Anantara Resort in Bahrain
Minor Hotel Group (MHG) recently announced the opening of Anantara Durrat Al Bahrain Resort.
This continued expansion in the GCC is with the development partnership of Bahrain…
New Novotel opens near Indian theme parks
AccorHotels will open a new Novotel resort in the Indian state of Maharashtra this week.
The new Novotel Imagica Khopoli will welcome its first guests on 16 September, surrounded by…
Pan Pacific upgrades hotels across Asia Pacific
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has embarked on a series of refurbishments at four of its Asia Pacific properties.
The company is investing more than US$35 million in renovation work at the Pan…
UAE theme parks on growth mode
Recent industry reports suggest that UAE theme park revenues will increase by 78% from US$ 470 million in 2015 to US$837 m in 2019.
The UAE is reported to have five theme parks under…
QHotels and partners launch family adventures
QHotels has partnered with The Wildlife Trusts, My Adventure Kit and Funslinger to create family-friendly activity packages, designed to get families to explore the great outdoors together.…
Third Park Plaza hotel to open in Berlin
PPHE Hotel Group is set to open its third Park Plaza-branded hotel in Berlin, on 1 September.
Following a period of full refurbishment and rebranding, Park Plaza Berlin Kudamm will…
Pride of Britain Hotels welcomes two new members
Pride of Britain Hotels, the consortium of 46 privately-owned independent British hotels and spas has welcomed two new members - Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa – one of the Lake District’s…
Sol Hotels opens first property in Ibiza
Sol Hotels & Resorts has opened its first property in Ibiza under its new lifestyle brand, Sol Beach House.
Situated on the beachfront near the bay of Santa Eulalia on the East…
Mandarin Oriental’s Hong Kong hotels hit by credit card attack
Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong and The Landmark Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong were among 10 of the company's properties to be affected by a massive cyber attack targeting guests’ credit cards, it…
Fortune Park expands in Chennai
India's Fortune Park Hotels has opened a new property in Chennai.
The new Fortune Select Grand Chennai is being positioned as an "upscale, contemporary business hotel" located on GST…
Park Inn opens in Dubai
Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Apartments in Dubai’s Al Rigga neighbourhood officially opened its doors to guests yesterday.
The hotel will be managed by The Rezidor Hotel Group, which…
New Hyatt hotels for KSA
Hyatt Hotels has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement for a Hyatt Place hotel and a Hyatt House hotel in Jeddah, KSA.
The hotels will be within one mile of each…
Dubai Parks and Resorts inks deal with dnata
Dnata has been named the preferred travel partner for Dubai Parks and Resorts following a deal with the company that opens its attractions in October 2016.
Dubai Parks and Resorts…
The Park expands new Zone brand
The Park Hotels has launched the second property of its new contemporary brand, Zone by The Park.
Just three months after the opening of the first Zone hotel in Coimbatore, Tamil…
Park Hotel Group appoints rep for US, India
Singapore's Park Hotel Group is aiming to extend its sales and marketing reach with the appointment of a new general sales agent (GSA) for the US and India.
From this month onwards,…
TIME Hotels showcase its expansion strategy
In an effort to highlight its expansion strategy, TIME Hotels Management will soon reveal details of its second property in Qatar. The announcement will be made at the forthcoming…
Dubai gets a new Park Inn by Radisson hotel apartments
Carlson Rezidor is looking to further strengthen its portfolio in Dubai with the announcement of Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Apartments in Al Rigga.
The new property is scheduled to…
Park Hyatt Zanzibar opens for business
Hyatt Hotels Corporation recently announced the opening of Park Hyatt Zanzibar.
This is the Group’s first property in East Africa and 36th Park Hyatt hotel worldwide. The new property…
Park Inn by Radisson opens in Duqm
Park Inn by Radisson and Musstir recently announced the opening of a new hotel and residence in Duqm in Oman.
The new property is part of the Carlson Rezidor hotel group and the…
Citymax Hotels gets connected with Aruba Networks’
Adopting technology into every areas of the hotel is the new mantra for most hotels. Adopting this trend is Citymax hotels who have recently partnered with Aruba Networks'.
The…
Holiday Inn Doha – The Business Park work gets underway
The construction of Holiday Inn Doha - The Business Park is well under way.
The project will be the Business Park’s first chain in Qatar, where the hotel management agreement was…
Singapore’s Park Hotel Group enters Thailand and Indonesia
Park Hotel Group is expanding its presence in Southeast Asia with the launch of hotels in two new markets - Thailand and Indonesia.
The Singapore-based company has penned management…
Work starts on Melbourne’s new Parkroyal
A ground-breaking ceremony was held recently to mark the start of construction on a new tower in the Melbourne Docklands area, which will house the city's new Parkroyal hotel.
The new…
Two ibis hotels open in Sichuan
Accor has continued the expansion of its ibis budget hotel brand in China, with the opening of two new hotels in Sichuan province.
The two new properties, located in the provincial…
Jin Jiang adds resort at new Hello Kitty park
Jin Jiang will manage a luxury hotel at a new Hello Kitty theme park in eastern China.
The Yin Run Jin Jiang Resort Anji, in Zhejiang province, is scheduled to open in the fourth…
Wyndham adds upscale hotels in Xi’an and Kunming
Wyndham Hotel & Resorts has continued to expand in China with the addition of new hotels in Xi'an and Kunming.
The 565-room Wyndham Grand Xi’an South (pictured) opened its doors…
Investors and management firms snap up UK hotels
More UK and European hotels have been changing owner and management hands in recent weeks following a busier summer period.
Kew Green Holdings Ltd has acquired 19 Holiday Inn hotels…
Azaiba Hotels to add 258 rooms to boost tourism
The five-star hospitality property – Azaiba Hotels - is all set to be opened in the coming months with the addition of 258 rooms including 24 suites. This will boost tourism to Oman and…
Flight and hotels boost UK numbers to Colombia
Colombia has seen an increase in UK visitors after the number of flights and hotels saw a boost.
Arrivals between 2012 and 2013 increased 13.9% to 27, 101 with the forecast on an…
Brand revamp for Melia’s Sol Hotels
Melia Hotels International’s Sol Hotels & Resorts brand has gone through a rebrand following the launch of its Calvia Beach resort in Mallorca.
The brand’s 70 hotels have been…
Parkroyal to land on Langkawi
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has unveiled plans to launch its first Parkroyal hotel on the Malaysian resort island of Langkawi.
Scheduled to open in 2017, the Parkroyal Langkawi Resort…
Cristal Hotels to triple its portfolio
In a bid to carve a niche in the UAE, Abu Dhabi-based Cristal Hotels & Resorts aims to triple its portfolio within two years. The group has an aggressive target of 13 hotels in the…
Paramount Hotels unveils expansion strategy
PHR-FZ LLC, under license by Paramount Licensing Inc is set to unveil details of its six upcoming developments. Inspired by Hollywood, the first property DAMAC Towers by Paramount Hotels…
Carlson Rezidor unveils first Quorvus Collection hotels
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has revealed the first three members of its new hotel brand, the Quorvus Collection.
The May Fair Hotel London, the G&V Royal Mile Hotel Edinburgh and the…
Starwood Hotels strengthens Africa presence
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide recently signed an agreement with Century Park and Hotel Residences Ltd to open a new Sheraton hotel in Kigali. The new property is scheduled to…
Cristal Hotels to triple portfolio in two years
Abu Dhabi-based Cristal Hotels & Resorts aims to triple its portfolio within two years, as it presses forward with aggressive expansion plans.
The hotelier expects to increase its…
Citymax hotels on a CSR drive
Citymax Hotels has launched a new strategic CSR initiative titled Citymaximum. This is a drive that is strongly focused on local environmental responsibility and health of its employees.…
Carlson eyes 200 hotels in India by 2020
The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is planning to open 200 hotels in India by 2020.
The hotel group is also expecting to introduce two new brands Radisson Red and Quorvus Collection in…
Work starts on Malaysian animation theme park
Construction work has commenced on a major new theme park in Malaysia.
Development on the Movie Animation Park Studios (MAPS) got underway on Saturday (29March 2014), with a major…
Oman to get more theme and water parks
Theme parks and water parks for Oman are among key projects included in a new study on developing Oman's tourism appeal.
Buoyed by the increase in tourists flocking to the country,…
Starwood Capital acquires Four Pillars Hotels
UK hotel owner and operator Four Pillars Hotels has been acquired by US-based investment firm Starwood Capital Group.
The transaction includes 863 rooms across five owned and leased…
Samode Hotels announces alliance with Relais & Chateaux
Samode Hotels has announced their strategic alliance with Relais & Chateaux.
This alliance has been signed for Samode Safari Lodge Bandhavgarh (Madhya Pradesh). The safari lodge…
Second Parkroyal to open in Melbourne
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has announced plans to open its second Parkroyal hotel in Melbourne.
Launching in 2016, the 281-room Parkroyal Melbourne will be located in a 37-storey tower…
Final outlay for Park Hyatt St Kitts showcased
The final designs for Park Hyatt St Kitts, scheduled to be completed by the end of 2015 was recently reviewed by Hyatt Hotels Corporation’s senior executive management team and project…
IFA Hotels & Resorts launch Fairmont Heritage Place
IFA Hotels & Resorts (IFA HR) have launched the Fairmont Heritage Place, The Palm. The luxury private residence clubs are situated within the five-star Fairmont The Palm hotel. The…
Angry Birds park opens in Gran Canaria
An Angry Birds activity park has opened in Gran Canaria, the fourth in the world.
The new park has been launched in the south of the island in the Holiday Club Canarias and includes…
Luxury Hotels Group signs up to Pegasus
Luxury Hotels Group has signed a distribution deal with Pegasus Solutions.
Under the agreement the London City Suites by Montcalm, The Marble Arch by Montcalm and The Park Grand…
Carlson adds more Park Inns in the Philippines
Carlson Rezidor has signed its second Park Inn by Radisson hotel in the Philippines, with plans to open up to five more.
The hotel company has penned a management agreement with SM…
US national parks gather funds to reopen
Several US states have agreed terms to reopen national parks to continue generating income from tourism during the government shutdown.
Governors in New York, Utah, South Dakota and…
IHCL to boost Gateway Hotels portfolio
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) will boost the Gateway Hotels portfolio in India.
The group will open 19 new properties under The Gateway Hotels and Resorts brand in the next…
Park Plaza awarded AIM Gold
PPHE Hotel Group’s luxury brand Park Plaza has been awarded AIM Gold across its entire suite of hotels to mark its meeting facilities and services.
The company, which has seven hotels…
Pan Pacific Hotels extends to Indonesia
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has announced that it will launch the Park Royal brand in Indonesia this week, with the proposed opening of Park Royal Rainbow Hills Bogor Resort in 2014 and…
Apeejay Hotels enters mid-market segment
Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels has announced its foray into the mid-market segment with the launch of ‘Zone by The Park’.
The group is eyeing approximately 20-25 properties in the…
Hyatt Hotels announce summer family offers
The Hyatt hotels in UAE have announced their summer specials room packages for 2013 which is valid from 16 May to 14 September 2013. The offer gives guests visiting UAE a free night at any…
Sarovar adds two hotels in Gujarat
Sarovar Hotels has added two more hotels in Gujarat, boosting the number of five from the current three in the state.
The new hotels under the Sarovar Portico brand will open in…
Carlson’s debuts Park Inn in the Philippines
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has launched its midscale Park Inn by Radisson brand in the Philippines.
The Park Inn by Radisson Davao, on the southern island of Mindanao, is a 204-room…
Carlson to open 20 hotels in Indonesia
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has signed a new joint venture agreement that will lead to the development of 20 new hotels across Indonesia.
The deal, signed with Indonesia’s Panorama…
Carlson to add 77 hotels in 2013
Carson Rezidor Hotel Group has announced that it plans to open 77 new hotels in 2013, as it continues with its 'Ambition 2015' growth strategy.
At its annual business conference at…
Marriott signs seven hotels in Thailand
Marriott International has agreed to manage seven more hotels in Thailand.
The deals, signed yesterday with Bangkok-based TCC Hotels Group, will expand the US hotel company's Thai portfolio…
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, DOTW announce partnership
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Destinations of the World (DOTW) recently announce their direct connect partnership.
With this partnership, 150,000 DOTW travel trade customers can now connect…
Hyatt to manage Ista Hotels in India
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that five Ista Hotels in India will take the Hyatt name.
Hyatt’s affiliate has signed management agreements with IHHR Hospitality Private Limited…
Park Hyatt to open in Qingdao
Hyatt has entered into a management agreement for a new Park Hyatt hotel in Qingdao, the port city in northeast China's Shandong province.
Expected to open in 2016, Park Hyatt Qingdao will…
Park Hyatt Chennai opens
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Park Hyatt Chennai. The hotel features 201 room including 20 suites, an all day dining restaurant, Antahpura Spa, fitness centre Sphere…
WH Ming Hotels soon to grace Shanghai
September will mark the arrival of a new luxury urban resort brand in China.
Shanghai-based WHM Group formally introduced the five-star WH Ming Hotels brand yesterday, with its flagship…
Regent Hotels signs Rezidor tie-up
Taiwan-based Regent Hotels & Resorts has signed a new deal with Rezidor, in an effort to boost its presence and portfolio in Europe and the Middle East.
The new strategic alliance will…
GreenPark opens first luxury hotel
GreenPark Hotels & Resorts has opened its first luxury property.
Located in Hyderabad, the Marigold hotel has 181 rooms across five categories, four restaurants, plus meeting and…
Park Hotel Group signs new Singapore hotel
Singapore-based Park Hotel Group has signed its fourth hotel in the Lion City.
The company has agreed a management contract with the Chip Eng Seng Corporation for a brand new upscale…
Key Hotels signs six new properties
Mid-market hotel chain, Keys Hotels, last week signed six new properties as it actively pursues more opportunities across the country.
The six new hotels include the Keys Hotel Rosewood in…
Asia drives IHG, with Park Lane to be sold
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) posted improved financial results for the first half of 2012, as it put the InterContinental Park Lane up for sale.
In its half-year results, IHG…
Park Regis Kris Kin taps into Russian market
As per recent tourism statistics Russia and CIS countries are among the top ten feeder markets for Dubai. In all Dubai is linked to 10 Russian cities, served by 52 flights a week by eight…
Range Developments signs agreement for Park Hyatt St Kitts
Range Developments signed an agreement with Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Kiawah Partners to build and operate, contingent upon final financing, an ultra-luxury Park Hyatt hotel at Christophe…
Accor acquires Australia’s Mirvac Hotels
Accor has completed the purchase of the Mirvac Group’s hotel interests in Australia and New Zealand.
The deal will see the European hotel giant add a total of 43 hotels to its portfolio…
Meliá plans Katmandu Park hotel
Meliá Hotels International is to transform one of its Magaluf properties into a themed hotel next season following a new deal with its neighbour theme park Katmandu Park.
Next year,…
New restaurant website for Hyatt Hotels in Dubai
The restaurants of the Park Hyatt Dubai, Grand Hyatt Dubai and Hyatt Regency Dubai now have a user-friendly website. The website will now be accessible for both diners and visitors. The site…
U Hotels to launch in Sapa
Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) has signed a new contract to bring its U Hotels & Resorts brand to the northern Vietnamese town of Sapa.
The deal, agreed with Sapa Petro Tourist Joint…
Rixos Hotels opens Pera Istanbul
Rixos opened its second hotel in Istanbul in the city of Pera. The hotel will offer luxury rooms and suites with a view of the ancient peninsula and the golden horn. Rixos Pera Istanbul…
Hard Rock Hotels to expand in Mexico
Hard Rock International has announced an expansion into Mexicowith three new properties. The music-inspired company previously partnered withPalace Resorts LLC to open a hotel in Punta Cana…
Park Hotel Group eyes India
Park Hotel Group has announced plans to double its portfolio of Asian hotels over the next three-to-five years. Speaking to Travel Daily at ITB Asia, the Singapore-based hospitality…
Park Hotel Group to double portfolio
Grand Park Orchard Road, Singapore
Park Hotel Group has announced plans to double its portfolio of Asian hotels over the next three-to-five years. Speaking to Travel Daily at ITB Asia, the…
Park Regis confirms WTM showing
Joining the Dubai delegation at London's World Travel Market for the first time is the Park Regis Kris Kris Hotel.The property will showcase its facilities as a major new city-centre…
Parking overtakes WiFi and flexible check-in as business traveller need
Agents and hotels attracting the business market should package stays with transport, WiFi and flexible check-in and out capabilities, a new survey has suggested.
Egencia's Corporate Travel…
Park Plaza opens in Ahmedabad
Sarovar Hotels has commenced operations of Park Plaza in Ahmedabad. The 90-room hotel is the second property of chain in the Gujarat state, following the Sarovar Portico. Park Plaza has…
Carlson targets 100 Park Plaza properties in India
Carlson Hotels aims to open 100 'Park Plaza' hotels in India by 2015, with its capacity reaching almost 10,000 rooms. The company launched its 40th Park Plaza, with 107 rooms, in Coimbatore…
Fortune Hotels opens 39th hotel
Fortune Hotels has opened its 39th property - Fortune Park D J Avenue - in New Delhi on M.G. Road. The hotel is easily accessible from South Delhi as well as Gurgaon being a short driving…
Park to expand
Park Hotels is adding new properties in Goa and Kerala in the next few months.The 33-room boutique hotel in Goa will open by end of this year at Candolin Beach. The 178-room hotel in Kochi…
Korea Olympics sparks million-dollar developments
After being awarded the 2018 Winter Olympics, South Korea is pushing ahead with an US$8.4 billion development plan. On the government's 'to-do' list is a new high-speed rail network and a…
Hotels, leisure facilities planned for Dead Sea area
Jordan's Dead Sea coastline is set for major development, following the Jordanian government's decision to invest more than JD180 in building infrastructure in the district including…
Sheraton to open seven China hotels this summer
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced that its Sheraton brand will open seven more hotels in China before the end of September. News of these openings coincides with a…
China to develop Monkey Kingdom theme park
Developers in China are planning to create new theme park based on the classic 16th Century Chinese book, 'Journey to the West'. Bloomberg reported that the CNY10 billion (US$1.5 billion)…
Accor to develop 21 Indonesian hotels
Accor has announced the further expansion of its network in Indonesia with 21 new hotels. These new hotels will be distributed across the archipelago and will add 4,526 new rooms to the…
Choice Hotels opens 18th London property
Choice Hotels has opened a property in Hyde Park as its 18th London hotel. The hotel has been opened under the Comfort Inn brand and was previously the independently-run Park Lodge Hotel. It…
Carlson signs four new hotels in China
Carlson today announced that it has signed four new hotel management agreements in China. The deals were announced by Hubert Joly, President & Chief Executive Officer of Carlson, at…
Hilton signs two hotels in Delhi
Hilton Worldwide has signed a management agreement with Eros Resorts & Hotels Ltd to manage two new properties in New Delhi's fast-growing business district of Mayur Vihar. The agreement…
Worldhotels opens Delhi office
Worldhotels is opening its first office in India to manage its expanding presence in the market. The new office in Delhi NCR will be run by Naresh Chandnani who has been appointed to…
PARKROYAL to launch green hotel in Singapore
Pan Pacific Hotels Group announced today that it will expand its PARKROYAL brand in Singapore next year. PARKROYAL on Pickering will open in Singapore in 2012, becoming the brand's fourth…
Carlson opens new Park Plaza hotel in Bangkok
Carlson has announced the expansion of its Thailand portfolio with the opening of the 125-room Park Plaza Bangkok Soi 18 hotel. The contemporary hotel is located in the city's central…
Worldhotels opens first India office
Worldhotels is extending its network with the opening of a new office in India - its first in the country. Hospitality industry veteran Naresh Chandnani has been appointed Regional Director…
PARKROYAL opens at Melbourne airport
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has announced the opening of the PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport. Previously known as the Hilton Melbourne Airport, the hotel, which launched on Friday, offers 276…
First Park Hyatt in Maldives opens for business
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened its first property in the Maldives, the Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa.The first resort in the Maldives to follow Earth Check certification standards for…
Worldhotels and Svenska Group open Bengaluru chic business hotel
Worldhotels partner Svenska Hotels will open its second five-star boutique business hotel in Bengaluru on 1 April. Svenska Bangalore features 56 rooms and suites with a rooftop swimming pool…
First Park Hyatt opens in Maldives
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa has opened today following a Hyatt affiliate's agreement with Driftwood Maldives Private Ltd. The property will be the first Hyatt to open in the Indian Ocean…
Cristal Hotels to promote new property at GIBTM
Cristal Hotels and Resorts is gearing up to showcase its offerings at this week's GIBTM, in conjunction with Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA).The company is promoting the forthcoming…
Sheraton to launch 16 China hotels in 2011
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced that its Sheraton brand will add 16 new hotels across China this year. The brand, which is currently undertaking a US$6 billion global…
PARKROYAL to launch in China
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has announced it will open two PARKROYAL properties in China, marking the launch of the PARKROYAL brand in the country.
The announcement follows the signing of…
Worldhotels picks up another Indian affiliate
Worldhotels has welcomed luxury 'megalopolis' Aamby Valley City in India's Western Ghats as a Deluxe Collection affiliate.
Independent India's self-contained complex features 324 designer…
Five-star hotels can work in tier III cities
The opening of the Noor Mahal five-star luxury hotel in Karnal, Haryana, marks a watershed in the life of the hospitality industry in India.
With 122 rooms, the hotel has elaborate…
Shangri-La launches Kerry Hotels brand
Shangri-La International Hotel Management has announced launched the first property of its new luxury hotel brand; Kerry Hotels. The 574-room Kerry Hotel Pudong, Shanghai opened on Friday…
PARKROYAL returns to Melbourne
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…
Starwood to open two new Turkey hotels
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced that it will open a new Sheraton and Aloft hotel in Bursa in 2013. The hotel chain has signed an agreement with Faik Celik Turizm to add more than…
Indian hotels voted among the dirtiest in Asia
Millions of travellers give a thumbs down to eight Indian hotels, and New Delhi's Centaur Hotel located near the Indira Gandhi International Airport IGI Airport, has been voted the worst for…
Design Hotels adds seven new members in Asia Pacific
Design Hotels has announced the addition of 35 new member hotels, seven of which are located in the Asia Pacific region. Three of the new properties are located in India - the soon-to-open…
HBA designs two luxury Indian hotels in 2011
Global hospitality interior design company HBA has a portfolio of 22 hotel and resort projects scheduled for completion in 2011.
While the Chinese hospitality market will absorb a large…
Domestic demand boosts NZ hotels
Total guest nights at hotels and other accommodation providers in New Zealand increased 2.0 percent in November 2010 compared with November 2009, Statistics New Zealand said today. The…
TripAdvisor unveils its most recommended UK hotels
TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site, has unveiled its rundown of the very best of British hotels in its annual Travellers' Choice Hotel awards. This year 676…
Carlson to open 19 hotels this year
Carlson plans to open 19 additional hotels in India by the end of 2011 across its four brands: Radisson, Country Inns & Suites By Carlson, Park Inn and Park Plaza.
The announcement…
Agoda partners South Africa’s Protea hotels
Agoda.com, Asia's global hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline.com Inc., today announced a partnership with the Protea hotel chain, South Africa's largest hotel group.…
Fortune Hotels opens second Kolkata property
Fortune Hotels has begun the year on a bright note with the opening of its second hotel in Kolkata, the Kolkata-Fortune Select Loudon, located just off Park Street in the city centre. The…
Choice Hotels launches hotel directory
Choice Hotels International, the global hotel group behind the Comfort, Quality and Clarion brands, has launched its 2011 European Hotel Directory, including details of…
Rezidor announces two new UK hotels
The Rezidor Hotel Group has announced it is to open two new hotels in the United Kingdom - the Radisson Blu Hotel in Newcastle and the Park Inn Bournemouth. With 170 rooms, the…
Rezidor launches two new South African hotels
The Rezidor Hotel Group has announced two new South African hotels, including one in Cape Town and one in the world famous Kruger National Park. The Radisson Blu Safari Resort Kruger…
Independent Indian hotels get UK representation
A new company marketing and helping to sell privately-owned hotels in India has been launched today. The company, named Indian Experiences, has been set up by Philippa Kaye…
Goldtrail shutdown sparks trouble for Greece and Turkey holidays
Goldtrail Travel and Sunmar ceased trading on Friday, leaving the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to return 16,000 holidaymakers back to the UK and agents rush to rebook clients'…
Park Plaza launches agent incentive
Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts has launched an incentive scheme to reward agents and bookers who hold events or meetings at its properties. Agents will be entitled to a prize when they book…
Westin Hotels offer new meetings concept
Singapore, 28 June, 2010 - Westin hotels and resorts in India, a collection of four distinctive properties within Starwood's wellness-inspired brand, have taken productivity to new levels…
Aldar Properties to build water park on Yas Island
Aldar Properties has revealed plans to open a mammoth waterpark on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island by 2012.Construction on the 16.4-hectare attraction will start next month, with the park set to…
WORLDHOTELS celebrates 40th anniversary
Frankfurt, June 10 2010 - One of the leading groups for independent hotels, WORLDHOTELS, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. In honour of this special occasion, the hotel group is…
Seven Indian hotels to join Starwood’s Luxury Collection
Gurgaon, Haryana, June 2, 2010 /India PRwire/ -- Targeting high-end travellers, ITC-Welcomgroup on Thursday signed an exclusive agreement with Starwood Hotels &…
Park Plaza Beijing West offers breath of fresh air
27 Apr 10 (TravMedia.com): It could be argued that the actions of a single Beijing hotel won't make a difference to the city's environmental impact. But the Park Plaza Beijing West takes a…
Aston Fair introduces 25 new hotels
Jakarta, 22 April 2010 - During the recent Aston Fair in Jakarta, Aston International introduced 25 brand new hotels out of which 6 opened recently and 19 are set to open…
Accor to open up to 45 Asia Pacific hotels in 2010
Hong Kong, April 13, 2010 - Accor confirmed today that between 40 and 45 hotels will open throughout Asia Pacific during 2010. This will add around 8,500 new rooms…
Wyndham adds four hotels in China
PARSIPPANY, N.J., April 9 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Following the recent addition of three luxury hotels in the key markets of Shanghai, Changsha and Hangzhou, Wyndham Hotel…
Fortune Park opens new Maharashtra hotel
Fortune Park LakeCity has opened in Thane, Maharashtra, 30km from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Anil Mathur reports. The hotel has 58 rooms including 15…
Amadeus launches LinkHotel for independent hotels
London, 10 March 2010: Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, today announces the launch of Amadeus…
New hotels open across Oz
Yet more accommodation options are now available in Australia with the opening of four new properties across the vast country.Argus Apartments has opened in Darwin in the Northern Territory…
Yue Shanghai Joins WORLDHOTELS
(Hong Kong, 4 March 2010): As Shanghai prepares to host World Expo 2010, a stylish new 5-star lifestyle hotel Yue Shanghai has joined WORLDHOTELS as a First Class Collection…
Kensington hotel to join WORLDHOTELS
One of London's properties, the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, has selected WORLDHOTELS as its strategic partner for global marketing, sales and distribution and will join…
Park Hyatt Dubai cleans the desert
Dubai, UAE, 96 February 2010 --- Wednesday 3rd February saw a group of 40 'friends of the earth' volunteers, from Park Hyatt Dubai travel to the Warqa desert area in Dubai to…
Fortune Park Vallabha opens in Hyderabad
Fortune Hotels has announced the opening of its 32nd property in India; the Fortune Park Vallabha, in the heart of Hyderabad. The property is the first hotel opening this year and the…
Face-to-Face: Marco Seiler, General Manager, Park Plaza Hotel Bangkok
1) The Park Plaza has a great Bangkok location, as a boutique-style sitting within a cluster of large, full service properties. Who do you see as your main target…
New venue opens at Park Hyatt Saigon
Ho Chi Minh City, January 2010 --- The newest addition to the Park Hyatt Saigon is the "2 Lam Son" bar. A stylishly designed bar by internationally renowned interior design firm…
Universal Studios to build South Korean park
Universal Studios has signed a contract with 14 partners, including the Lotte Group, to build a KRW3 trillion (US$2.7 billion) theme park in South Korea, according to a…
President Park supports underprivileged children
Bangkok, Thailand, January 2010 - As like previous years, the President Park Group of hotels & serviced apartments in partnership with Duang Prateep Foundation again…
President Park launches new charity drive
Bangkok, Thailand, January 2010 - As like previous years, the President Park Group of hotels & serviced apartments in partnership with Duang Prateep Foundation again…
Mantra upgrades Melbourne hotels
11 Jan 10 (TravMedia.com): Leading Australian leisure and corporate accommodation provider Mantra Group has enhanced the guest experience for visitors to Melbourne, upgrading four of…
Orient-Express to acquire two hotels in Sicily
HAMILTON, Bermuda, January 11/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. (NYSE: OEH, http://www.orient-express.com), owners or part-owners and managers of 50 luxury hotel,…
Plaza on Rive set to join Carlson Hotels Worldwide
On 26th January 2010, Plaza on the Rive - Club and Residence London will join its sister hotels under the Carlson Hotels Worldwide banner, becoming bookable under the new GDS code of PK.The…
Tivoli Hotels joins GHA
Geneva, 4th January 2010; Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) is delighted to start 2010 by welcoming Tivoli Hotels & Resorts as their latest member, as the rapidly-growing alliance…
Face-to-Face: Anthony Lim, Area Director of Sales, Singapore, Pan Pacific Hotels Group
1.While the past year has been a time of great stress on the regional hotel industry, Pan Pacific have seized it as a time to take new initiatives and re-invest. Can you explain?Many of…
Tune Hotels.com to open 44 hotels across Asia
23 Dec 09, KUALA LUMPUR (TravMedia.com) - Tune Hotels.com -Tune Hotels.com, the limited service hotel brand providing a "5-star sleeping experience at a 1-star…
Australian casino properties join WORLDHOTELS
(Hong Kong, 21 December, 2009) - Two of Australia's most famous casino hotels, Star City Hotel & Apartments in Sydney and Jupiters Townsville in northern…
Nikko Hotels to open in Xiamen
TOKYO, Dec. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- JAL Hotels Co., Ltd., today announced that a new 443-room hotel in Xiamen, China, will be added to Nikko Hotels International,…
Variety Hotels to manage Samui resort
Variety Hotels is delighted to announce the latest addition to the group with Samui Palm Beach Resort, owned by Bangkok Airways. After the success of Sukhothai Heritage Resort,…
Park Hotel Group switches to Sabre
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, 08 Dec. - One of Asia-Pacific's fastest growing hotel chains, Singapore-based Park Hotel Group, has made the switch to Sabre Hospitality Solutions…
Park Hyatt partners with Sabre
One of Asia-Pacific's fastest growing hotel chains, Singapore-based Park Hotel Group, has made the switch to Sabre Hospitality Solutions for complete distribution of all…
Prestige launches new hotels
Luxury independent operator, Prestige Holidays, has expanded its Turkey programme with the addition of seven hotels for 2010 and has also added two properties in the Algarve and one in…
Westin adds six hotels to global portfolio
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 19, 2009-- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the opening of six new Westin hotels the remaining six weeks of…
Westin adds six hotels to global portfolio
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 19, 2009-- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the opening of six new Westin hotels the…
Tiger boosts Melbourne hotels
17 November 2009: Melbourne's hotels last week enjoyed their best week of 2009, thanks to a Tiger Woods led tourism boom. Accor, the largest hotel operator in Melbourne (operating…
Park Hotel Group launches Europe sales office
(London): Singapore-headquarted Park Hotel Group has expanded its Regional Sales Office network into Europe, appointing Five Continents as its marketing representative based in…
Pan Pacific Hotels Group Welcomes First Hotels To GHA
Geneva 9th October 2009; Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) is delighted to welcome First Hotels as their latest member, as the alliance grows to include a wideselection of great hotels in…
Indo opens world’s largest indoor theme park
An indoor theme park billed as the world's biggest opened recently in Indonesia, ChannelNewsAsia has reported. The 2.2 hectare park, called Trans Studio Makassar, is located…
Starwood opens 40 hotels in North America
PHOENIX - September 23, 2009 - From the 15th Annual Lodging Conference, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announces it has executed 25 new…
Chaophya Park BKK launches room key-subway pass
In a joint initiative with the Chaophya Park Hotel, Bangkok, the All-in-One Day Pass and Room Key Card has been designed to be highly functional as an unlimited one day subway…
Sydney Olympic Park bucks occupancy trend
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…
Carlson Hotels announces double points awards
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Effective immediately, Carlson Hotels Worldwide is offering members of its goldpoints plus(SM) hotel loyalty program the chance to earn Double…
Pullman signs 10 hotels in a month
16 Sep 09 (TravMedia.com): Pullman hotels - designed for the modern business and leisure traveler, announced today the addition of 5 more hotels (in addition to the 5 announced in…
WORLDHOTELS adds Asiana Hotel in Chennai
(Hong Kong, September 15, 2009) - WORLDHOTELS is delighted to announce further expansion in India by welcoming the luxurious Asiana Hotel in Chennai to its leading global…
Expedia signs global agreement Japan’s Prince Hotels
BELLEVUE, Wash. and TOKYO, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Expedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPE), the world's leading online travel company, today announced a global…
Rezidor to open Park Inn Dubai Airport Free Zone
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, further strengthens its airport hotel portfolio and announces the Park Inn Dubai Airport Free Zone.…
WORLDHOTELS launches Chinese version of website
(Hong Kong, September 2, 2009) - WORLDHOTELS has launched the Chinese version of its website worldhotels.com. It is the second Asian-language online portal for the…
Face-to-Face: Jean-Marc Busato, Managing Director - Asia Pacific, Carlson Hotels Worldwide
1) Carlson has begun launching the Radisson Plaza brand in China; can you tell our readers a little more about this brand, and how it fits into Carlson's portfolio of…
Hotel Plaza Ltd renames to Pan Pacific Hotels Group
Hotel Plaza Limited has that it will be renamed as the Pan Pacific Hotels Group Limited, to reflect its growing reputation as a leading branded hotel management company. The…
Grand Park Xian opens
Singapore-based Park Hotel Group has celebrated the grand opening of Grand Park Xian in China's ancient capital, famed for the Terracotta Warriors.Park Hotel Group acquired the former…
Pan Pacific and Parkroyal open Australian GSO
Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts and ParkroyalHotels & Resorts have announced the opening of their new Global SalesOffice in Sydney, Australia. This is the sixth Global Sales Office for…
China’s hotels could lead recovery – survey
China's hotels may spearhead the industry in shaking off the economic recession, according to a senior official from China Tourist Hotels Association (CTHA).A survey based on the…
Parkroyal joins GHA
Singapore-based Parkroyal becomesGHA's eleventh member brand.PatrickImbardelli, President and CEO of Parkroyal Hotels & Resorts, commented;"For a regional brand like…
U Hotels to manage Thai lodge
U Hotels & Resorts has announced the signature of a new management agreement with KTC Media to manage a brand new residence in the eastern Thai province of Nakhorn Ratchasima. The…
Stein is now Franklyn Hotels
Pan-European Stein Hotels and Resorts has a new name - Franklyn Hotels and Resorts - ahead of a planned global expansion. The company said the new brand would convey its transformation from…
Grand Park brand strengthened
Singapore-based Park Hotel Group has strengthened the brand identity of its Grand Park tier of hotels, aligning all its five-star properties under the name.The move aims to create a…
Carlson to open 50 new India hotels
Carlson Hotels Worldwide has announced plans to add more than 50 properties, containing over 6,000 rooms to its India portfolio by 2011. The additions will be spread across four…
New GDS code for Parkroyal
The new code takes effect on 21 January 2009, and willrepresent the six existing Parkroyal hotels in its portfolio.
With the recent integration of Pan PacificHotels and Resorts (GDS code…
WORLDHOTELS expands India portfolio
WORLDHOTELS has announced further expansion in India with two business hotels from Bengaluru and Gurgaon into its First Class Collection. Park Premier Hotel, a four-star, 94-rooms…
Park Plaza Noida opens in India
The Park Plaza Noida has opened in the Delhi suburb's Sector 55, Anil Mathur reports. The new 88-room property becomes the sixth Park Plaza in India, after Mussorie,…
Park acquires Grand Castle Hotel, Xi’an
Singapore's Park Hotel Group has announced the latest phase of its rapid expansion plans, with the acquisition of the Grand Castle Hotel in Xi'an. The 338-room property in the capital of…
Carlson plans 7 new hotels in Thailand
Carlson Hotels Worldwide - Asia Pacific has announced plans for significant expansion in Thailand over the next two years. The development in Thailand will spearhead Carlson's regional…
Parkroyal shows appreciation to Singapore cabbies
Parkroyal's Singapore properties on Beach Road and Kitchener Road have shown their appreciation to local taxi drivers by serving free tea and mooncakes. Skilful tea masters gracefully served…
Parkroyal sets up regional sales office
Parkroyal Hotels & Resorts has officially opened its first regional sales office for South East Asia in Singapore. Heading up the facility will be new Regional Director of Sales,…
Sweet smelling hotels
Parisian perfumer, Blaise Mautin, has created a new scent exclusively for the Park Hyatt Zurich.
"Fresh lemon is the smell of Zurich," said Mautin. The composition of the new scent, which…
A Paramount park for Korea
An Associated Press report said Paramount Movie Park Korea would have more than 30 attractions and expected to draw more than five million visitors during its first year of operation."South…
Parkroyal KL adds new wing
The Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur has opened a new premium wing, the Orchid Club, adding 78 rooms to a total of 426 rooms. It also includes the St Gregory Spa, managed by Parkroyal Hotels &…
MGM theme park in S Korea
MGM and Incheon International Airport Corp. signed a preliminary agreement in January to construct the theme park by 2011 in a site near the airport, west of Seoul, airport…
Mumbai property joins Worldhotels
The Imperial Palace Hotel in Mumbai has joined Worldhotels as a member of the Deluxe Collection. The 417-room hotel is part of the Royal Palms Estate, incorporating the Royal Palms…
Carlson Hotels to double China portfolio
Carlson Hotels has signed a partnership with the Sunshine100 Group, one of China's top 10 property development firms, which will see the company more than double the size of its current…
Universal builds largest theme park in Korea
The Hankyoreh said the Gyeonggi provincial government signed a memorandum of understanding with Universal yesterday for the new site in Hwaseong, a city about 70km south of Seoul and…
Park Plaza Sukhumvit opens mid-December
The 95-room hotel is located just three minutes' walk from the BTS skytrain and MRT subway stations at the Asoke-Sukhumvit intersection in Bangkok. The property is part of a major expansion…
Park Regis for Singapore
Located at New Market Street/Merchant Road near the Singapore River and a five-minute drive from the central business district, the hotel is part of the US$117 million twin tower development…
Marco Polo Parkside BeijingGM
Sproul has opened and managed a number of hotels in Shanghai, Beijing and Dongyang. The recently opened Marco Polo Parkside offers 315 rooms.
2 Summits hotels in China
The Dong Fang Hotel in Guangzhou and the Parkyard Hotel in Shanghai join three existing Summit Hotels & Resorts in
Shenzhen and Shanghai.
The 699-room Dong Fang Hotel was recently…
Carlson to build 3 hotels in Pakistan
One in Lahore under a Park Plaza hotel brand name, and two others in Islamabad and will be known as Radisson Hotels. The properties are scheduled to be opened by mid-2009.
The group plans…
Zone Connect Port Blair opens with 24 keys
Apeejay Surendra Park Hotels announces the launch of its first hotel in the Bay of Bengal - Zone Connect Port Blair.
The latest industry appointments
RANJAY RADHAKRISHNAN has become the new chief human resources officer at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), effective 1 December. He joins IHG from Unilever, where he has spent 23…
The latest industry appointments
SANDEEP VERMA has been announced as the new director of operations at The Claridges New Delhi. With a career spanning more than 18 years, Verma has previously worked with Taj Hotels, Jet…
The latest industry appointments
BUHDY BOK has been named as the new president of Costa Asia and Costa Cruises Pacific & China. The move marks a promotion for the cruise industry veteran, who previously served as…
The latest industry appointments
SACHIN MALHOTRA has been announced as the new hotel manager at the Mercure Lavasa and Lavasa International Convention Centre. Having completed Accor’s India Leadership Development…
The latest industry appointments
RUPERT HOGG has been appointed chief operating officer of Cathay Pacific Airways. The move marks a promotion for Hogg, who is currently the airline's director of sales & marketing -…
TDA Face-to-Face: Jennifer Ranno, EZYield
Jennifer Ranno, Vice President of Global Sales & Marketing, EZYield
1) Can you tell our readers a little about EZYield's products and services?
In 2002, EZYield revolutionised…
Experience Amazing Thailand through “The Bachelor”
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) was a proud participant in the final two episodes of ABC’s “The Bachelor” season 27.
The New Melbourne e-Guide Makes Business Event Planning Easier
The Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) is excited to launch its second edition of the popular interactive Melbourne e-Guide. Educating and influencing business event planners on why the…
Robust Phuket tourism numbers in Q4 2022 and high winter season to lead to recovery by year-end 2023
Thailand’s leading resort island of Phuket’s post-pandemic tourism recovery has been headlined by a surge in Russian travellers in the high season.
Marriott unveils Le Méridien Melbourne to debut in Australia with 235 keys
Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, unveils Le Méridien Melbourne, marking the brand's debut to Australia.
Most popular US tourist attractions as per Google
Universal Orlando Studios in Florida Niagara Falls, Myrtle Beach and Glacier National Park are among the top tourist destinations that Americans are desperate to visit, according to Google…
YOTEL debuts YOTELPAD in Europe with new opening in Stratford, London
YOTEL has announced plans to debut its disruptive aparthotel brand, YOTELPAD, in Europe with the opening of YOTELPAD London Stratford in Q4 2023, following a long-term management…
Fusion announces three new properties in Vietnam
With hotel openings in Hanoi, Danang, and the launch of an exciting new brand in Binh Duong, Fusion is expanding its presence in Southeast Asia.
Fusion began with a single property in…
Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong launches dog hotel boarding service
Building on its reputation as one of the city’s most popular hotels for “dogcations”, Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong has launched a first-of-its-kind dog hotel boarding service,…
Accor signs Philippines’s first MGallery Resort
Accor has continued its rapid expansion in the Philippines with the signing of South Palms Resort Panglao Bohol - MGallery, a locally-inspired five-star resort on the idyllic island of…
Accor brings hospitality to the world with new openings
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,…
Archipelago’s Commercial Summit 2023 highlights latest trends in sales and marketing
Archipelago International, Indonesia's leading hotel management company, recently held the Commercial Summit 2023 on 20-23 February 2023 at the ASTON Kartika Grogol Hotel &…
Trip.com promotes Singapore with ‘Super World Trip’
As part of its efforts to promote travel, Trip.com Group hosted the Singapore edition of its "Super World Trip" livestream series, in partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board ("STB") and…
Ella Resorts to open on 20 April 2023
Moments away from the mediaeval city of Rhodes, 20 kms away from the international airport, both Ella Resorts properties, Helea Family Beach Resort and Elissa Lifestyle Resort, celebrate the…
Hyatt’s transformative growth across Europe, the Middle East & Africa
Hyatt Hotels Corporation shared that 45 percent of the properties that joined Hyatt’s system in 2022 were based in EAME markets and the region’s contribution to the Hyatt growth journey…
Destination Group welcomes the world back to Thailand
Destination Group is rolling out the welcome mat for families, friends and couples this year at its collection of world-class resorts in many of the kingdom's most desirable beach…
HVS ANAROCK HOPE 2023, concludes successfully in Goa
After two days of insightful and forward-looking discussions and deliberations, HVS ANAROCK HOPE 2023, India’s most exclusive Hospitality Summit, wound down at the Taj Resort &…
Accor’s Mövenpick BalaLand Resort Lake Balaton opens in Hungary with 109 keys
This highly anticipated opening brings the world-renowned Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts brand to one of Hungary’s most beloved regions and tourist destinations by the lake Balaton.
Jakarta becomes Accor’s ‘City of ALL’
City of ALL, Accor’s spectacular five-day brand showcase, will arrive in Jakarta this month with an immersive event that is set to provide exclusive offers, enticing discounts and uplifting…
The Vibe Hotel Adelaide Opens Just In Time For ‘Mad March’
by: Harry Johnson |
Vibe Adelaide is the brand’s fourth opening in, following on from the Vibe Darling Hotel Harbour, Vibe Hotel Hobart & Vibe Hotel Subiaco
Full article: The Vibe…
Travel Counsellors celebrate gold status at five-star Fairmont Winsor
Travel Counsellors (TCs) celebrated sales success with a dinner at the five-star Fairmont Windsor Park Hotel on Sunday.
Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA partners with Borealis Hotel Group
Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA signs Holiday Inn Eindhoven Airport hotel management deal with Borealis Hotel Group. The signing bolsters Aimbridge EMEA’s presence in the Netherlands and cements…
Radisson Resort & Spa Hua Hin opens with 243 keys
Radisson Hotel Group announces the opening of Radisson Resort & Spa Hua Hin, a beachside retreat that invites travellers to discover the many wonders of Hua Hin.
Visit Orlando announces UK Orlando Live!
Visit Orlando, in association with its partners Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, will return to the UK in April for Orlando Live!, a…
Celebrity Cruises Wins Forbes’ First Travel Guide Award
Celebrity Cruises, the brand that revolutionised the cruising business with its fleet of Relaxed Luxury resorts at sea, is lifting the standard once more by becoming the first ocean…
Karnataka Tourism to participate in ITB Berlin 2023
Karnataka Tourism aims to promote its inbound tourism, particularly its wildlife, heritage, culture, beaches, and adventure activities at ITB Berlin, the trade show to be held on 7 to 9, …
MGallery delivers “Stories that Stay” and a positive outlook for 2023
MGallery Hotel Collection, a one-of-a-kind global collection of hotels where captivating stories are lived and shared, announced the launch of Stories that Stay, an inspired brand campaign…
Comfort Hotel Riyadh Olaya opens with 88 keys
Choice Hotels Middle East (CHME) and Seera Hotels, a fully owned subsidiary of Seera Holding Group and the largest publicly listed travel company in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)…
Top places to visit when in Lahore, Shopping Spree & Stay!
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…
Travel Trends for 2023
The all-in-one, online travel booking platform, travelplanbooker.com, has outlined the themes expected to influence travel in 2023, plus the top destinations to visit this year.
The Face-To-Face Business Events Scene Returns After The Pandemic
The face-to-face Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), held this week in Melbourne, has been hailed as a success by buyers, exhibitors, and Julia Swanson, chief executive of…
AIME Marks A 30-Year Milestone At The Opening
In a milestone year, the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event went underway on Monday in Melbourne at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). It is the 30th…
Tiqets partners with RUNNR.ai
Tiqets, the online platform for cultural and leisure experiences in Europe and North America, has signed a partnership with RUNNR.ai, a conversational Artificial Intelligence (AI) solution…
G Kishan Reddy inaugurates 30th edition of SATTE 2023
Grand 30th Edition of the Travel Trade Event, SATTE 2023, saw the presence of all Indian States, over 50 Countries and 600+ Hosted Buyers.
Avani Chaweng Samui Hotel & Beach Club names new GM
by: editor | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News
Avani Chaweng Samui Hotel & Beach Club from Mari Beach Club in Bali announced it has appointed a new…
Hong Kong lures tourists with 500,000 free airline tickets
by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News
Hong Kong is sending its greatest welcome to the world with 500,000 air tickets and city-wide offers…
Summer of concerts at Accor Stadium
Accor Stadium is famous for delivering some of the biggest and best stadium concert experiences in Australia - more than 180,000 people can be expected for the two Ed Sheeran shows on…
Is Nepal Expensive To Visit?
Nepal is a beautiful mountainous country seated between two giant nations; India and China. Despite being a landlocked country, Nepal is easy to access, and the democracy that prevails here…
“Hello Hong Kong” launches with 500,000 free air tickets and city-wide offers
Hong Kong is ready to welcome visitors from all around the world once again with open arms and open doors. With the launch of the global promotional campaign “Hello Hong Kong,” Hong Kong…
Expedia: Flight searches up 40%
According to the latest data from travel app Expedia, travellers are already planning their spring getaways, eyeing everything from Caribbean beach escapes to Alaskan cruises.
Top five Amadeus travel trends 2023
The Amadeus 2023 Travel Trends identify five new developments which the company believes will play a part in shaping travel over the coming year.
Valentine’s Day hotspots across Asia
Love is in the Air at Ho Tram Beach
Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort will offer romantic private dining experiences, a spa journey, sweet treats, cocktails and more to celebrate Valentine’s…
Saadiyat Island: UAE’s gem of pristine beaches
If you are looking for enriching experiences in the UAE’s capital, look no further than Saadiyat Island. Abu Dhabi’s leading beach destination.
Westin Resort & Spa, Himalayas debuts with 141 keys
Nestled amidst 12 acres of lush, verdant mountains and perched at 4,500 feet above sea level, this landmark opens near the wellness and yoga-capital of the world.
Westin Resort & Spa debuts in the Himalayan foothills
Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, unveils The Westin Resort & Spa, Himalayas. Offering a haven of wellness and renewal,…
Spa services market is expected to grow to USD140.28 bn by 2032
The spa services market is estimated at USD 105.18 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 140.28 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 10% during the forecast period.
Most popular travel aesthetics inspiring holidaymakers for 2023
If you’re not regularly scrolling on TikTok or creating boards on Pinterest, you may not be aware of what a ‘travel aesthetic’ is, but it’s a trend that is inspiring Gen-Zs to travel the…
WTTC reveals Paris as the world’s most powerful city destination
New research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals French capital Paris as the world’s most powerful city destination but predicts it will be overtaken by Beijing by…
Singapore’s international visitor arrivals (IVA) reached 6.3 million in 2022
Singapore’s international visitor arrivals (IVA) reached 6.3 million in 2022 (~33 per cent of 2019 IVA), exceeding STB’s forecast of between 4 and 6 million visitors.
Your dream destination based on your astrology sign
The month of blue Monday and gloomy mornings has all of us wistfully searching for something to look forward to, as Google searches for the term "holiday" now reach 553K per month*.…
Lombok, Indonesia gears up for success in 2023
2023 is set to be a watershed year for Lombok. This idyllic Indonesian island is on the cusp of an exciting new era of long-term prosperity as international travellers, investors and major…
Andaz Brand debuts in Thailand with the opening of Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach
The lush and tropical beachfront retreat offers well-travelled explorers and families a welcoming, invigorating destination to reconnect with nature and discover authentic Thai culture.
Flurys, launches its second biggest tearoom in the ‘City of Joy’
Flurys, the iconic Swiss confectionery from Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Limited (ASPHL) launches a new tearoom in Kolkata.
Panglao Shores Bohol: New icon of sustainable development in SEA
Leading Philippine conglomerate Alturas Group has unveiled a bold new vision for development on the island of Bohol with the launch of Panglao Shores, a 50-hectare mixed-use project that…
Vietnam’s Largest Island marks the arrival of Sheraton Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort
The tropical island of Phu Quoc in Vietnam has welcomed Sheraton Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort – the first Marriott International property to open on the North of the island.
Marriott…
10 ways you can travel more sustainably in 2023
As tourism continues to recover from the pandemic, 61% of people say the pandemic has made them want to travel more sustainably in the future, based on a desire to make positive changes in…
StayWell Holdings gear up for a robust expansion
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The post StayWell Holdings gear up for a robust expansion appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily.…
StayWell Holdings gear up for a robust expansion
2023 is going to be the year of change as we at StayWell Holdings gear up for a robust expansion. This is in line with our global market consolidation strategy across key growth regions.…
IDeaS expands European presence
IDeaS, the world’s leading provider of revenue management software and services, closed 2022 with a host of new clients. From luxury resorts to unique family-friendly campsites, IDeaS’…
From trash to tote: Thai resort welcomes guests with offer that’s not refuse
Guests checking in at the luxury beachfront resort of Banyan Tree Krabi are reducing their carbon footprint on southern Thailand’s marine environment from the moment they arrive.
Instead…
Etihad Airways launches global sale
Etihad Airways starts the year with its annual Global Sale offering great deals for travellers looking to explore new destinations and visit friends & family.
Guests can take…
What’s new in Antigua And Barbuda for 2023
Antigua and Barbuda continue to record a positive recovery in visitor arrivals, optimism lies ahead for 2023 with continuous growth in visits to the destination.
For those planning…
A guide to all things new in Japan in 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,…
The Advantage Travel Partnership’s money saving tips for the year ahead
The Advantage Travel Partnership is expecting to see bookings soar this Saturday as thousands of Brits rush to book their holiday and pick up the best deal.
Ahead of Sunshine…
Hotel Management Japan offers unique lodging experiences fully leveraging local attractions
As Japan eased entry restrictions in October 2022 and because of the yen's historic fall, Hotel Management Japan, which has 6,472 rooms in 21 hotels of various types across Japan, has…
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Deventer opens with 99 keys in the Netherlands
IHG Hotels & Resorts and Cycas Hospitality have celebrated the opening of the first Holiday Inn Express in Deventer, Netherlands, with the opening of Holiday Inn Express & Suites…
HKTB launches global promotions to attract visitors
Dr Pang Yiu-kai, Chairman of Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), expressed warm welcomes towards the Government’s announcement of removing the amber code for inbound visitors.
Top arts and cultural experiences travellers should not miss in the authentic U.S. South
From its many cultural influences, the South developed its own unique customs, dialects, arts, literature, cuisine, dance, and music.
Top 10 travel trends for 2023: Adventure, purpose, nostalgia, and extreme immersion experiences
The Lemongrass Digital Insights team has researched the latest travel search trends, and drawn key findings from multiple industry reports, to bring you the top 2023 travel trends you need…
Green Goals with Radisson in Thailand
Radisson Hotel Group is leading the hospitality sector in Thailand towards a more sustainable future as part of its commitment to driving responsible travel and tourism, through the…
It’s a Go! The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon turns its grand opening into a festival of music
A dynamic and immersive cultural epicenter taking residence inside the iconic King Power Mahanakhon, The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon celebrated its grand opening with a Festival of Music on…
Sheraton Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort hosted a magical christmas tree lighting ceremony for community, guests and partners
This festive season at Sheraton Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort is filled with light, colour and a sense of togetherness.
Unforgettable family travel experiences with Four Seasons
Whether looking to relax on a beach, taking on a snowy adventure, or crossing off an exotic bucket-list destination, explore the world in new ways together as a family with Four Seasons.
Top tips for dealing with flight delays this festive season
With the festive season just around the corner, airports are anticipating the busiest holiday period since before the pandemic.
Luckily, the experts at Airport Parking Reservations…
A look at how Qatar’s Tourism sector has grown…
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…
Hyatt launches wedding initiative ‘Perfectly Yours’
Hyatt announced the launch of an all-new bespoke wedding initiative for today’s discerning couple in India, #PerfectlyYours.
Bali Dynasty Resort Ranked No. 1 Best Family Hotel & Resort in Bali
Bali Dynasty Resort has been ranked No.1 in the Best Family Hotel & Resort in Bali category by the Out and About With Kids’ twelfth Reader’s Choice Awards.
7 significant travel trends to expect in 2023
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,…
Ornithology Tourism Market to surpass USD 100.2 bn by 2032
As per a recent market analysis by Future Market Insights (FMI), Ornithology Tourism market is poised to reach a valuation of USD 59.7 Bn in 2022.
Waze partners with SafeUP to help solo pedestrians feel safer this winter
Crowd-sourced sat nav app, Waze, is partnering with new community safety network, SafeUP, to help women, non-binary and genderqueer people feel safer when travelling alone this busy winter…
Fairfield By Marriott Bali, South Kuta opens with 71 keys
Fairfield by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, announced the opening of Fairfield by Marriott Bali, South Kuta. Located in the South Kuta district and…
All Y’all Are Welcome: Escape to the authentic South of the USA
Travel Daily Media has spoken with Liz Bittner about Travel South USA’s travel pillars it is promoting and its partnership with inspirational travel platform Vacaay.
Wyndham announces multiple property development agreement in Indonesia with Sun Motor Group
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific, the leading hotel licensor with over 1,600 hotels in approximately 20 markets and territories in Asia Pacific, has announced the signing of a…
Pan Pacific Orchard gives first look into flagship luxury urban oasis
Pan Pacific Hotels Group, a member of Singapore-listed UOL Group Limited, introduces a new luxury destination hotel in the iconic commercial district of Orchard Road.
Opening in May…
Top seven travel trends, 2023 from Hotelbeds
The appetite for travel shows no signs of slowing down at Hotelbeds as the company is expecting growth of 30% above 2022 levels over the next 12 months but new trends are emerging as…
Most airports and nearby areas unlikely to get 5G connectivity soon
The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and MoCA (Ministry of Civil Aviation) fear that the radio altimeters and GPS used in most aircrafts will be adversely affected by the radio…
Top eight winter honeymoon destinations
Loved up newlyweds have been told what each top winter honeymoon destination has to offer to help make their first big decision together a harmonious one and celebrate the joyous occasion…
Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort completes its opening
On 26 November, Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort completed its opening by unveiling its final complement of 102 rooms. The finishing phase comprised elegant colonial-style rooms with…
Here’s why Busan, South Korea is the perfect venue for World Expo 2030
Busan, South Korea is hard at work to be the confirmed venue for World Expo 2030.
Accor’s Ibis Styles Serpong BSD opening in Indonesia to feature 165 keys
Accor has continued to expand its portfolio of hotels and resorts in Indonesia with the signing of a new ibis Styles hotel in BSD City, the rapidly emerging urban center in Greater Jakarta.
Beyond Green adds three new member properties
Beyond Green, a global portfolio of planet Earth’s most sustainable hotels, has welcomed three new members, including the brand’s first-ever properties in Canada, Spain, and the Caribbean.
Dynamic expansion for LUX
Looking to 2023 and beyond, The Lux Collective has revealed four innovative projects for its luxury flagship brand LUX.
Black Friday Specials Part 2
We have assimilated special offers for 'Black Friday' to help you plan the perfect holidays at the most cost-effective promotional prices.
Black Friday Specials Part 1
We have assimilated special offers for 'Black Friday' to help you plan the perfect holidays at the most cost-effective promotional prices.
IEML launches Expo Inn, Suites and Convention
India Exposition Mart Limited (IEML) Greater Noida launches Expo Inn, Suites and Convention, a 134 rooms business hotel which is a first of its kind stay option within a trade fair venue.
10 best global airports for an enjoyable layover
The study by ParkSleepFly analysed the busiest airports in the world, on their food & beverages, hygiene, service, customer satisfaction, shopping, and hotel availability, to reveal…
Here’s why MICE organisers should choose Singapore for their next event
As travel continues to recover, meetings and events are also picking up. There is no better place to hold an event in Southeast Asia than in Singapore.
WelcomHotel Jim Corbett opens with 62 keys
Far away from the hustle bustle of city life, located on a hill-top, spread over 3.5 acres of woodland forests, WelcomHotel Jim Corbett by ITC Hotels, is minutes away from India’s premier…
Maharashtra Tourism showcases Diamond Circuit
International brochures were launched to promote key destinations (Diamond Circuit and World Heritage Sites in Maharashtra) at WTM 2022.
Top four reasons to visit Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon and officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia. There are various reasons to visit this beautiful…
Hyatt To debut Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina in Portugal
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced plans for the expansion of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection – a new global portfolio of distinct luxury all-inclusive resort brands – to Portugal with…
5 reasons why Shilla Monogram Quangnam Danang is the ultimate luxury resort in Vietnam
Shilla Monogram Quangnam Danang is a luxury resort in Vietnam located between the popular seaside city of Danang and the historic town of Hoi An. The resort reinterprets the local…
Singapore Tourism Board champions sustainability in MICE
Some of the key highlights presented by the Singapore Tourism Board at the recently concluded IMEX Frankfurt event were the launch of INSPIRE Global 2.0 program assistance scheme for event…
Solo Travel Guide to Andamans in 2023!
The Andaman Islands are indeed the perfect destination for solo travel! A calm and Peaceful Environment, tranquillity of blue waters, with greenery all around and wildlife to explore, it…
Why Argentina should be on everyone’s travel list for 2023
A destination of endless adventure, Argentina is home to some of the most diverse natural landscapes in the world.
From the snow-capped mountains of Patagonia to the lush jungles and…
The most luxurious holiday destinations in the world for kids
When kids think of luxury holidays, they would trade in sun loungers for water slides and pina coladas for ice cream, looking for something more adventurous.
Kids' happiness on holiday is…
New Bangkok luxury hotel to open this month
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…
Here’s why Centara West Bay Hotel & Residences Doha should be your homebase for FIFA World Cup 2022
Centara West Bay Hotel & Residences Doha welcomes avid football fans travelling to the city to watch the matches.
IHG sighs for InterContinental Al Khobar Dana Bay
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a Management Agreement with Dana Bay Tourism Company to open InterContinental Al Khobar Dana Bay and expand its luxury footprint in the Kingdom.
Ayana Segara Bali opens November 5
The highly anticipated AYANA Segara Bali, a new AYANA hotel inside the AYANA Estate in Jimbaran, will welcome its first guest on November 5, 2022 - reservations open now.
The…
Haunted spots and ghost towns in California
With Halloween around the corner, we’ve collated some of the eeriest places across California, from fascinating ghost towns to haunted hotels. Whether or not you believe in ghosts, a…
Seattle: The city of music
A new festival coming to Seattle this autumn, Cloudbreak is a true celebration of the city's vibrant music venues. Taking place from 3-23 November, the once-in-a-lifetime festival is a…
Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach unveils senior leadership team
Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach, Hyatt’s inaugural Andaz-branded luxury and lifestyle resort in Thailand, has unveiled its highly skilled and experienced executive management team ahead of…
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu opens in Malaysia with 222 keys
Hyatt Hotels Corporationhas announced the opening of Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu, which marks the debut of Hyatt's rapidly growing lifestyle brand in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
Pullman Lombok Mandalika Beach Resort opens with 257 keys
Located on the southern coast of Indonesia’s island of Lombok, Pullman Lombok Mandalika Beach Resort is now open, providing travellers with an energising destination to recharge and…
Qatar, the destination to be in for FIFA World Cup 2022
Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism reveal the thrilling entertainment projects taking place during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Orlando celebrates Halloween with frights and fun all season long
Orlando invites visitors to celebrate Halloween with a line-up of spook-tacular events and experiences at the destination’s theme parks and attractions beyond the parks.
Guests can…
Novotel Devonport opens with 187 keys in Tasmania
The doors have officially opened at Novotel Devonport, north Tasmania’s most anticipated hotel launch for 2022.
Top travel destinations for a dirty weekend
Bedbible has explored the top cities to have a dirty weekend. They examined factors such as the average price of a two-night stay in each city as well as the number of romantic activities…
London’s MICE industry continues to scale up
London’s MICE industry continues to go from strength to strength in 2022 with an impressive roster of new openings and developments.
Best Western evolves upscale portfolio in Vietnam with new all-villa resort on Phu Quoc Island
Best Western Hotels & Resorts has continued to strengthen its presence in Vietnam with the opening of the Best Western Premier Sonasea Villas Phu Quoc, an elegant new upscale…
This resort is your ideal getaway in Pattaya, Thailand
Here are some of the reasons why Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort is the ideal getaway in Pattaya
Hyatt Centric Sector 17 Chandigarh opens with 144 keys
Hyatt Hotels Corporation opens Hyatt Centric Sector 17 Chandigarh, marking the debut of the Hyatt Centric brand in Chandigarh
Japan reopens: Here’s what to look forward to in 2023
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…
CTG hotel appoints James Kim as chief operating officer
TG Hotel Holdings Corporation Limited (CTG Hotel) has recently appointed James Kim as the chief operating officer of CTG Hotel.
Hyatt Place Bharuch opens with 148 keys in Gujarat
Hyatt Hotels Corporation have opened Hyatt Place Bharuch, it marks the second Hyatt Place hotel in the state of Gujarat and the sixth Hyatt Place hotel in India
Atlantis, The Palm unveils a new on-site water bottling plant
The AED 1.2m (approx. USD 3,26,717.28) investment aims to contribute to the reduction of plastic pollution in Dubai, and supports Dubai’s sustainability initiative, Dubai Can
Radisson Blu Hotel, Perth opens in the UK with 75 keys
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…
Agoda introduces ‘Explore Thailand’ campaign
Agoda has revealed the top searched Thai destinations as it launches its dedicated ‘ExploreThailand’ campaign offering great deals on top accommodation throughout Thailand.
TUI and National Geographic Expeditions launch ‘National Geographic Day Tours’
National Geographic Expeditions has selected TUI to collaborate in the field of tours and activities with the debut of National Geographic Day Tours, a collection of one-day and half-day…
Discover the mystic of Shangri-La with LUX* Tea Horse Road Shangri-La
Nestled in the heart of Shangri-La, Yunnan Province, between the rolling hills of the ancient city of Dukezong, the newest hotel addition to LUX* Tea Horse Road China - LUX* Tea Horse Road…