Hotel prices on the up
For the first time, hotel prices paid in three world regions have overtaken their pre-financial crisis levels of 2008/2009, with… Read More »Hotel prices on the up
Surveys, Polls and Research
Radisson Blu in the chair
Radisson Blu announces a global design contest inviting participants to customise the iconic egg chair, originally created by legendary Danish… Read More »Radisson Blu in the chair
Singaporeans with itchy feet
Ninety five percent of Singaporeans have travelled abroad for leisure in the past two years, higher than the Asia Pacific… Read More »Singaporeans with itchy feet
Tough times for HK hotels
Tough times are plaguing Hong Kong?s hotels, as even upscale Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels (0045), which operates The Peninsula Hong… Read More »Tough times for HK hotels
IHG unveils its Spire Elite top-level loyalty programme
Spire Elite is the name of InterContinental Hotels Group?s new top membership level of its IHG Rewards Club. To celebrate… Read More »IHG unveils its Spire Elite top-level loyalty programme
Indian hotel named world?s best by Travel + Leisure
Travel + Leisure magazine’s ?World’s Best Awards? names the Oberoi Udaivilas in Udaipur, India, as the world’s best hotel, and… Read More »Indian hotel named world?s best by Travel + Leisure
Lifetime achievement award for Kwek Leng Beng
Kwek Leng Beng, executive chairman of the Hong Leong Group of Companies in Singapore, will be presented with the HICAP… Read More »Lifetime achievement award for Kwek Leng Beng
Hong Kong tourist numbers fall
Hong Kong sees a drop in tourists – particularly high-spending mainlanders – last month as the once-a-week limit on individual… Read More »Hong Kong tourist numbers fall
China HR salary levels rising
Salary levels of HR professionals in mainland China are set to increase considerably, according to research from ZW HR consulting.… Read More »China HR salary levels rising
Chinese travellers? booking habits
When it comes to obtaining advice related to travel, mainland Chinese still prefer to seek first-hand information from someone they… Read More »Chinese travellers? booking habits
Airbnb value set to soar to US$25.5 billion
Online accommodations hub Airbnb has arranged to raise US$1.5 billion, sending its value up to US$25.5 billion, a source close… Read More »Airbnb value set to soar to US$25.5 billion
Hotel marketing beliefs shattered
Consulting group MMGY Global?s 2015 Portrait of American Travelers reveals emerging shifts in the travel habits and intentions of Americans… Read More »Hotel marketing beliefs shattered
Reward schemes have an impact #HarrisPoll
Travel reward schemes have at least some impact on a variety of travel decisions, with 61% of those surveyed in… Read More »Reward schemes have an impact #HarrisPoll
Great Hotels of the World updates
Great Hotels of the World gives updates on a number of its member properties. The Sandymount Hotel in Dublin is… Read More »Great Hotels of the World updates
Hotels must move beyond smartphone app basics
Travel companies must move beyond the basics of smartphone apps, according to travel industry research firm Phocuswright. By 2020, worldwide… Read More »Hotels must move beyond smartphone app basics
Marriott survey reveals business travellers’ likes
A survey conducted by SpringHill Suites by Marriott reveals business travellers are making the most of their trips by maximizing… Read More »Marriott survey reveals business travellers’ likes
Higher Ranking for Dorsett Hospitality International in Hotels’ 325 Special Report 2014 by Hotels Magazine
Dorsett Hospitality International has recently springboard in its ranking on Hotels’ 325 Special Report 2014 by Hotels Magazine. KUALA LUMPUR,… Read More »Higher Ranking for Dorsett Hospitality International in Hotels’ 325 Special Report 2014 by Hotels Magazine
Oldies Are Goodies – PKF Hospitality Reasearch
Industry thumb rules state that the ?useful life? of a hotel ranges from 30 to 40 years. After that the… Read More »Oldies Are Goodies – PKF Hospitality Reasearch
Poll shows professional golfers are the ultimate business travelers
ATLANTA ? From professional golfers to caddies to tournament staffers, the golf community is comprised of seasoned business travelers. Results… Read More »Poll shows professional golfers are the ultimate business travelers
Hotels Near the Terminal, Some Even Attached
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia ? Before the year is over, China will eclipse the United States as the country with the… Read More »Hotels Near the Terminal, Some Even Attached