Average hotel room prices up by just 1 percent globally
Average prices paid per night for hotel accommodation was up only 1 percent globally in 2015 as compared to 2014,… Read More »Average hotel room prices up by just 1 percent globally
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Historic Authors’ and Garden wings restored
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok has completed a comprehensive renovation of the historic Authors’ and Garden Wings. Designed to enhance the facilities… Read More »Historic Authors’ and Garden wings restored
Hotel to pay huge damages in nude video scandal
A jury found a Nashville hotel liable for a nude video of sportscaster Erin Andrews that went viral and awarded… Read More »Hotel to pay huge damages in nude video scandal
Kitty Liu as regional director of sales, Shanghai
Marco Polo Hotels appoints Kitty Liu as Regional Director of Sales, Shanghai for the hotel group. Previously holding the position… Read More »Kitty Liu as regional director of sales, Shanghai
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group achieves top ratings
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group attained the highest rankings for many of its hotels, restaurants and spas in the 58th annual… Read More »Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group achieves top ratings
Onyx caring company
ONYX Hospitality Group awarded with the “Caring Company Logo” by The Hong Kong Council of Social Service. Nominated by its… Read More »Onyx caring company
Marriott luxury in historic Japanese city
Marriott International, Inc. and Japan’s leading real estate development company Mori Trust Group announced a plan to open JW Marriott Hotel Nara, Japan in the… Read More »Marriott luxury in historic Japanese city
Reduced footprint, high savings
A seven-year collaboration between EarthCheck, the world’s leading scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory group, and properties in the Carlson Rezidor… Read More »Reduced footprint, high savings
Three years on the top list for Hyatt
Hyatt, a subsidiary of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, has been named to the 2016 FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list, an… Read More »Three years on the top list for Hyatt
Aloft Brand coming to Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with Mr. Rashid Al Abbar to open a… Read More »Aloft Brand coming to Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah
PATA reports Asia Pacific growth
Preliminary data from PATA for 36 Asia Pacific destinations indicate a strong performance in 2015 with foreign arrivals growing by… Read More »PATA reports Asia Pacific growth
First Grand Hyatt for Chengdu, China
Hyatt Hotels Corporation opens Grand Hyatt Chengdu in the capital of Sichuan province in Southwest China. The first Hyatt-branded hotel… Read More »First Grand Hyatt for Chengdu, China
The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the launch of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, a global collection of unique and independent stay… Read More »The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Marriott opens Courtyard by Marriott, Raipur
Marriott’s 14th property for the brand in India, Courtyard by Marriott, Raipur is the second for the brand in the… Read More »Marriott opens Courtyard by Marriott, Raipur
Hotel Nikko Naha Grand Castle rebranded to DoubleTree by Hilton Naha Shuri Castle
Hilton Worldwide and DoubleTree by Hilton signed a management agreement with Ryukyu Hotel Resort Naha to re-brand Hotel Nikko Naha Grand… Read More »Hotel Nikko Naha Grand Castle rebranded to DoubleTree by Hilton Naha Shuri Castle
Hard Rock increases footprint across Asia
Early in March in Hong Kong, Hard Rock International announced that it is launching an expansion into China and Asia… Read More »Hard Rock increases footprint across Asia
Italian palazzo for Sereno Hotels
Sereno Hotels has acquired an Italian estate with a long-term lease, close to their current Lake Como property. Villa Pliniana,… Read More »Italian palazzo for Sereno Hotels
First Element for Yinchuan
Starwood Hotels and Resorts will launch its Element brand in Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in China. Due to open 2021,… Read More »First Element for Yinchuan
Hong Kong secures nine entries at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards
China leads the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards with 13 establishments included in the 2016 list. Amber (No. 4) in… Read More »Hong Kong secures nine entries at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards
Dutch hospitality on the rise
The Dutch hospitality industry – which includes hotels, bars, restaurants, cafes and snack bars – experienced a 5.7% increase in… Read More »Dutch hospitality on the rise