PolyU scholar Prof. Kaye Chon conferred honorary doctorate
PolyU's SHTM Dean Prof. Kaye Chon received an honorary doctorate from Prince of Songkla University, Thailand, honoring his lifelong contributions to hospitality and tourism education.
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Neil Gallagher of Soneva on Bare Luxury, Just What Matters, and the Evolution of Ultra-Luxury in the Maldives
Soneva CEO Neil Gallagher outlines the "Bare Luxury" repositioning following KSL Capital's 2025 majority stake acquisition, covering service philosophy, expansion into Africa and ski markets, and a shift from SOPs to emotional intelligence.
PolyU School of Hotel and Tourism Management Ranked World No. 1 for a Historic Tenth Consecutive Year
PolyU's SHTM is the first hospitality school to hold the ShanghaiRanking No. 1 position every year since the subject was introduced in 2017, also ranking No. 2 in the 2026 QS World University Rankings.
Meet The Lobby Boys
Terence Ronson recounts the early careers of three hotel lobby managers in Hong Kong, none of whom had traditional front office backgrounds when they started.
PATA Announces New Executive Board Members
PATA has expanded its Executive Board with five new members from Hawaii, Singapore, Maldives, Saudi Arabia, and Nepal, representing both public tourism bodies and private travel companies.
An Abacus, a One-Cent Note, and Fifty Years of Memory
Terence Ronson reflects on 50-year-old hotel memorabilia from Hong Kong, including a branded one-cent note and an abacus, in a memoir excerpt from The Lobby Boys.
An 800-Room, Five-Star, Often-Overbooked Juggernaut
A nostalgic memoir excerpt from a former Hong Kong Hilton front-of-house team member, recalling life managing an 800-room five-star property in the pre-digital era of the 1970s.
Azuma Brand Launch Signals Larger Hotel Category Trends
Adrian Zecha's Azuma Farm Koiwai launch is used as a lens to examine the 50-year structural rise of agriluxury, driven by guest demand for calm and simplicity in an overstimulated world.
By Adam Mogelonsky and Larry Mogelonsky
Legendary hotelier Horst Schulze inducted into School of Hotel and Tourism Management Gallery of Honour
Horst Schulze, founding member of Ritz-Carlton and founder of Capella Hotel Group, received the SHTM Lifetime Achievement Award and Gallery of Honour induction at Hong Kong PolyU on 5 June 2026.
PATA Announces Newly Elected Board Members at Annual Summit 2026
PATA ratified 15 new Board members at its Annual General Meeting during the 2026 Annual Summit in Gyeongju, Korea, adding representatives from hospitality, academia, government, and youth sectors.
What’s Wrong with Philippine Tourism - and What Needs to Be Done
The analysis identifies execution gaps, fragmented coordination, and lack of commercial leadership as core barriers limiting Philippine tourism's performance relative to regional competitors.
By Terence Ronson, Founder & Managing Director, Pertlink Limited
PATA Signs MoU with Phuket Hotels Association to Support Responsible Growth in Hospitality Sector
The partnership enables mutual affiliate membership, joint events, and quarterly research sharing between PATA's regional network and PHA's Phuket hotel members.
Swire Hotels: “Houses, Not Hotels” and the Art of Staying Different
Swire Hotels' managing director discusses the company's 'Houses, not Hotels' philosophy, expansion to 15-18 properties by 2030, and growth in Chinese domestic travel demand.
The Leading Hotels of the World Holds its 59th Annual Convention in Bangkok, Thailand
The three-day event brought together leaders from 425+ independent luxury hotels to explore AI, generational shifts, and global trends affecting hospitality.
La Vie Hotels & Resorts Secures Management Rights for Lindeman Island’s New Luxury Resort
La Vie Hotels & Resorts, one of Asia-Pacific’s leading independent hotel management companies, is proud to announce it has secured the management rights for the highly anticipated Lindeman Island Hotel project in Queensland’s Whitsundays.
La Vie Hotels & Resorts Expands North Queensland Portfolio with Management Rights Secured for Mercure Townsville
La Vie Hotels & Resorts has officially taken over the management of Mercure Townsville, reinforcing its strategic footprint in North Queensland’s hospitality sector.
Trilogy Hotels Expands Its Western Sydney Footprint with Management of Mercure Penrith
Independent hotel management company Trilogy Hotels has commenced operations of the Mercure Penrith, a contemporary hotel adjacent to the Panthers Penrith Leagues Club. Together with the Club, Pullman Penrith and Western Sydney Convention Centre, this move builds a fully integrated sports, entertainment and accommodation precinct.
UN Tourism Celebrates World Tourism Day 2025 in Melaka, Malaysia: A Milestone for Sustainable Transformation
UN Tourism celebrated World Tourism Day 2025 in the historic city of Melaka, Malaysia, under the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation.” This global Day of Recognition for the sector and its vital importance marked a pivotal moment in advancing tourism as a catalyst for positive change, resilience, and sustainable development worldwide.
Regent Hong Kong Mourns the Passing of Visionary Founder Robert H. Burns
Regent Hong Kong mourns the passing of Mr. Robert H. Burns, the visionary founder of Regent International Hotels, whose pioneering spirit and unwavering dedication redefined luxury hospitality and indelibly shaped Regent Hong Kong into a global icon of elegance and sophistication.
La Vie Hotels & Resorts Announces Management Acquisition of Rydges Norwest
Leading Independent Hotel management company, La Vie Hotels & Resorts, announced the acquisition of management rights for the former Rydges Norwest in the thriving Sydney Hills District business and residential area. The property has been rebranded under a white label as Visy Dior Hotels International.