Marriott partners with Asian University for Women
Hong Kong – 15 June 2017 – As part of its global commitment to develop and empower future women leaders,… Read More »Marriott partners with Asian University for Women
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Conrad Osaka opens
Osaka, Japan – 15 June 2017 – The Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand expands in Japan with the opening of… Read More »Conrad Osaka opens
Accor eyes 9% growth in Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand – 15 June 2017 – AccorHotels is eyeing 9 percent market growth year-on-year in 2017 for Thailand, Patrick… Read More »Accor eyes 9% growth in Thailand
Linsley to head Four Seasons Resort in Seychelles
Seychelles – 13 June 2017 – Edward Linsley is named general manager of the Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches… Read More »Linsley to head Four Seasons Resort in Seychelles
Accor’s John Paul subsidiary launches in Singapore
Singapore – 13 June 2017 – AccorHotels launches subsidiary John Paul, a leading concierge and customer loyalty business, in Singapore. In… Read More »Accor’s John Paul subsidiary launches in Singapore
Crown Resort staff charged in China
Beijing, 13 June 2017 – Crown Resorts said its staff held in China have been charged with gambling-related offenses, the… Read More »Crown Resort staff charged in China
Trump’s Cuba plans worry travel industry
Washington D.C. – 13 June 2017 – President Donald Trump plans to follow through on a campaign promise by rolling… Read More »Trump’s Cuba plans worry travel industry
Cuba races to build luxury hotels
Havana, Cuba – 8 June 2017 – Towering cranes dot the Havana skyline as communist-run Cuba races to build luxury… Read More »Cuba races to build luxury hotels
Hilton partners with Deer Jet
Hong Kong – 8 June 2017 – After the success of its first “Hong Kong to Tahiti Dream Journey”, Deer… Read More »Hilton partners with Deer Jet
Zero-star hotel charges US$306 a night
Zurich, Switzerland – 8 June 2017 – Reuters reported on an overnight stay in a double bed “suite” in a… Read More »Zero-star hotel charges US$306 a night
Four Seasons weighs up Airbnb
Toronto, Canada – 8 June 2017 – Bloomberg ran an article saying Four Seasons isn’t taking Airbnb’s push into high-end… Read More »Four Seasons weighs up Airbnb
Ritz-Carlton opens in Kazakhstan
Astana, Kazakhstan – 6 June 2017 – The Ritz-Carlton opens its first hotel in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. The… Read More »Ritz-Carlton opens in Kazakhstan
Trump Hotels launches lower-priced brand
New York City – 6 June 2017 – Trump Hotels, the luxury-lodging company started by the US president, is planning… Read More »Trump Hotels launches lower-priced brand
Kochs named MD of Corinthia Hotel London
London – 31 May 2017 – Corinthia Hotel London appoints Thomas Kochs as managing director. He was previously managing director… Read More »Kochs named MD of Corinthia Hotel London
Two in running for Indian Hotels’ top positions
New Delhi, India – 31 May 2017 – Ex-Tata executives Abhijit Mukerji, Mukund Rajan are front runners for Indian Hotels… Read More »Two in running for Indian Hotels’ top positions
Melco favours Osaka for casino
Osaka, Japan – 31 May 2017 – Lawrence Ho, the billionaire owner of Melco Resorts & Entertainment, told Bloomberg he… Read More »Melco favours Osaka for casino
New St Regis for Shanghai
Shanghai – 24 May 2017 – The 491-key St. Regis Shanghai Jingan opens, marking the brand’s ninth hotel in the… Read More »New St Regis for Shanghai
Five Marriott resorts set for Japan
Tokyo, Japan – 24 May 2017 – Marriott International and Japan lodging company Mori Trust Group announce the opening of… Read More »Five Marriott resorts set for Japan
Cuba’s first luxury hotel opens
Havana, Cuba – 23 May 2017 – Cuba’s first ultra luxury hotel has opened in Havana, with guests paying up… Read More »Cuba’s first luxury hotel opens
Fairfield by Marriott announced for Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh, Cambodia – 23 May 2017 – Marriott International announces the signing of Fairfield by Marriott Phnom Penh. Scheduled… Read More »Fairfield by Marriott announced for Phnom Penh