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
Hospitality Industry News
Hospitality industry news worldwide covering lodging, restaurants, catering, travel, airlines and hotel industry.
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
Hotel GMs get together
Honourable Order of International Hotel General Managers (HOIHGm) has officially launched from its first regional headquarters in Dubai, UAE. The… Read More »Hotel GMs get together
New financing for Cedarbrook Lodge, SeaTac
Sonnenblick-Eichner Company announces that it has arranged $27 million first mortgage financing for the 167-room Cedarbrook Lodge. Located on seven… Read More »New financing for Cedarbrook Lodge, SeaTac
The 13, lucky for some
Louis XIII Holdings Limited announces that it is officially naming its Macau hotel “THE 13” and releases the first images… Read More »The 13, lucky for some
New look and added style for The Kensington, London
Following an extensive renovation, The Kensington, has re-launched. The majestic property sits in the heart of South Kensington, and comprises… Read More »New look and added style for The Kensington, London
Choice best for people and culture
Choice Hotels Asia-Pac, one of Australasia’s largest and fastest growing hotel franchisors, won Best People & Culture at the 2016… Read More »Choice best for people and culture
Starwood announces nine more for Florida
Specialty Select brands from Starwood announce its increasing footprint across Florida, USA with the addition of six new Aloft hotels,… Read More »Starwood announces nine more for Florida
Shangri-La, Doha opens its doors
Shangri-La celebrates its newest opening with the Shangri-La Hotel, Doha. A blend of Middle Eastern and East it promises to… Read More »Shangri-La, Doha opens its doors
Greater Seattle gets more Four Points
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces the opening of Four Points Seattle Airport South, the brand’s second hotel in… Read More »Greater Seattle gets more Four Points
Claus Pedersen GM of InterContinental Hong Kong
After 12 years as MD of InterContinental Hong Kong, Jean-Jacques Reibel relocates to California as opening GM of the InterContinental… Read More »Claus Pedersen GM of InterContinental Hong Kong
Galaxy Macau honoured for fourth year
Galaxy Macau™ received seven star ratings in Forbes Travel Guide annual Star Rating list for 2016. Galaxy Hotel™, Hotel Okura… Read More »Galaxy Macau honoured for fourth year