General Management Asia Pacific News

June 26, 2019

Shangri-La Is Ctrip’s First Globally Certified Hotel Group Under Its China Preferred Hotel Programme

Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Group announced it has earned the global certification of Ctrip's new China Preferred Hotel Program (CPH). The iconic Asian luxury hotel group is the first international owner and operator of hotels to earn the title. Ctrip, one of China and Asia's largest integrated travel services companies, initiated the CPH certification to promote a customised hospitality standard specifically for Chinese travellers.

Shangri-La

China

Opinion Article

May 8, 2019

Hotel Management Contracts in India: The Game is Changing

Change is inevitable, and more so in an industry as dynamic as hospitality. Market performance, lending environment, number of players, owner and operator objectives, costs and margins, and customer profile are all changing almost constantly, and so are hotel management contracts that have evolved remarkably in India in the past decade. Once an operator stronghold, hotel management agreements had little to no room for negotiations, leaving an inexperienced owner (with no expert advice) with a sub optimal contract. However, the game is now changing!

By Manav Thadani and Juie Mobar

India

Press Release

April 26, 2019

The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai Ranks No.1 in the World for the Second Year Consecutively in Guest Satisfaction

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), South Asia's largest hospitality company's iconic hotel, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai has been accorded the highest guest satisfaction score amongst its hospitality peers globally for the year 2018-2019 by TrustYou; the world's largest guest feedback platform. The top global ranking reiterates the legendary hotel as one of the finest in the world.

IHCL

Mumbai, India

Press Release

March 28, 2019

Crowne Plaza® Changi Airport Voted World’s Best Airport Hotel For Fifth Consecutive Year

Crowne Plaza®Changi Airport has been awarded the World's Best Airport Hotel for the fifth successive year in the World Airport Awards. The prestigious award was announced by Skytrax on 27 March 2019 at an award ceremony in London.

IHG

Singapore

Press Release

February 5, 2019

Oaks Hotels & Resorts named as Ctrip’s Best Hotel Partner – Oceania, recording 60% growth in Chinese visitation

Leading accommodation provider Oaks Hotels & Resorts has been recognised by Ctrip - the world's fastest growing and China's largest online travel agency - as Best Hotel Partner, Oceania for 2018 at the annual Ctrip Awards, held in Sydney last week.The hotelier also took out Ctrip's Guests' Choice Award - Australia and New Zealand - which was based on unbiased guest reviews from Ctrip travellers.

Minor

China

Press Release

February 4, 2019

Hilton moves Asia Pacific Headquarters to Singapore’s Centennial Tower

Hilton announced the move to new Asia Pacific headquarters, located at the prestigious Centennial Tower in the heart of the Singapore's vibrant central business district. The move comes amid a period of rapid growth for the company, which was recently named Asia's best multinational workplace* and celebrates its 100th anniversary in May 2019.

Hilton

Singapore, Singapore

Press Release

January 28, 2019

China's GreenTree to Acquire Majority Stake in Argyle Hotel Management Group (Australia) Pty Ltd.

GreenTree Hospitality Group Ltd. (NYSE: GHG) ("GreenTree" or the "Company"), a leading franchised and managed hotel chain in China, today announced that it has entered into a share purchase agreement to become a major shareholder of Argyle Hotel Management Group (Australia) Pty Ltd. ("Argyle"), an owner and operator of hotels in China and South East Asia. Mr. Kevin Zhang, its founder and CEO and his management team will remain one of the largest shareholders of Argyle, and become an integral part of GreenTree's management team. This transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to be completed on or around March 31, 2019.

GreenTree Hospitality Group Ltd. (China)

Australia

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External Article

January 11, 2019

Japan's New 'Sayonara' Tax on Travelers Is Here

Thanks to a bevy of flight deals and new routes, it's now easier than ever to get to Japan — but it also just got slightly more expensive to leave the country once you've had your fill of Tokyo sushi, Okinawa beaches, and Kyoto temples. On Monday, the country began collecting a "sayonara" tax from visitors. The new fee of ¥1,000 ($9.23) will be tacked onto plane and ship transportation fares of all passengers when booking, regardless of nationality.

cntraveler.com

Japan

Press Release

November 1, 2018

Richard Hatter of Hotel ICON awarded General Manager of the year at the BMW Hotelier Awards Greater China 2018

Richard Hatter, the General Manager of Hong Kong homegrown brand Hotel ICON won the highly coveted award as the General Manager of the Year at The BMW Hotelier Awards Greater China 2018 recently held in Shanghai.

Hotel ICON

Shanghai, China

External Article

October 17, 2018

Reforming Hospitality Education To Fulfill The Industry Expectations: A Case Of Universiti Utara Malaysia

At present, the study of hospitality is deemed important because it is a significant industry in the service sector. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, the hospitality industry is estimated to acquire a total of 262.6 million jobs present in the global workforce by the year 2017 and being one of the most volatile industries globally. Hence, there is an increasing need for the hospitality education sector to provide sufficient manpower to meet the demands of this dynamic industry. While there has been an increased emphasis on hospitality programmes which offer a wide range of courses worldwide, there is insufficient review if the present hospitality education curriculum meets industry expectations.

QS Asia News Network

Malaysia

Opinion Article

August 28, 2018

Hospitality Management in India: Five Trends to Know

Although a layman's perception of hospitality is overwhelmed by the notion of "guest-oriented services", the scope of hospitality management in India has drastically expanded in recent years. There must be more to an industry with an annual revenue worth $1 trillion and over 8 million employees globally. The share of travel and tourism within the Indian economy is around 10% and steadily growing. More importantly, the industry claims to create nearly 8% employment in India which is expected to grow in the future. Within the next ten years, the hospitality sector will create nearly 70 lakh new jobs directly and nearly 1 crore jobs indirectly.

By Dr. Prashant Das, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Real Estate Finance, EHL

India

Press Release

August 24, 2018

The Icon of New Macau Earns Global Acclaim Morpheus Hotel at City of Dreams is Named One of the "World's Greatest Places 2018" by TIME Magazine

Just two months after its grand opening, Morpheus Hotel at Macau's legendary City of Dreams resort has been hailed as one of the "World's Greatest Places 2018" by TIME magazine, as the only Macau entry on the list. This sought-after accolade is part of a new annual list culled from nominations by TIME editors and experts around the world to recognize 100 new and emerging destinations and locations that are breaking new ground, leading industry trends and offering guests an experience that is truly unique.

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited

Macau

Press Release

August 13, 2018

The World's Oldest Hotel Has Been in the Same Family for 52 Generations

The hotel industry goes back way further than you might think. Sure, there are classic properties in historic cities such as Paris and Rome, but there's an inn in Japan that has those places beat by centuries.

travelandleisure.com

Japan

Press Release

August 3, 2018

Oaks Resort & Spa Hervey Bay on Queensland’s Fraser Coast welcomes first guests under new management

Leading accommodation provider Oaks Hotels & Resorts, a division of Minor Hotels, has officially completed the acquisition of its newest property, Oaks Resort & Spa Hervey Bay on Queensland's magnificent Fraser Coast.In a deal brokered by leading accommodation specialist Resort Brokers, Oaks Hotels & Resorts now holds the hotel management rights of the iconic property (formerly Oceans Resort & Spa Hervey Bay), which has enjoyed a rich history as one of the region's premier and most sought after resorts in this destination. Local industry heavyweights have been quick to pledge their support and embrace the acquisition, commenting that the backing of an established international hotel operator will be a 'major shot in the arm' for the Resort and greater Fraser Coast district in terms of tourism growth.

Minor

Hervey Bay, Australia

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Press Release

June 25, 2018

Legendary Hotelier Thanpuying Chanut Piyaoui Honoured with SHTM Lifetime Achievement Award

Thanpuying Chanut Piyaoui, Founder and Honorary Chairman of Dusit International, was bestowed the SHTM Lifetime Achievement Award this year. The award was presented to Thanpuying Chanut, now 97 years old, in Bangkok in February 2018. At a ceremony held in her honour at Hotel ICON on 22 June, Thanpuying Chanut was represented by her son Mr Chanin Donavanik, Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Executive Committee, Dusit International.

Hong Kong PolyU

Hong Kong (SAR)

External Article

June 13, 2018

Where's Kim Jong Un staying during the summit? A peek inside the St. Regis Singapore | cnn.com

Though this week's historic summit between President Donald Trump and North Korea leader Kim Jong Un will take place at the luxurious Capella Singapore on Sentosa Island, it looks like Kim prefers to stay somewhere a little closer to the action downtown.On Sunday, he checked in to one of the city-state's most luxurious hotels -- the St. Regis Singapore on the doorstep of Orchard Road. This is the main high-end retail district of Singapore, home to more than 25 shopping malls and department stores.

cnn.com

Singapore, Singapore

Press Release

May 25, 2018

Winners Announced For The Hotelier Awards Asia 2018

The fifth annual Hotelier Awards held a spectacular event on 23rd May 2018, at the Sofitel Singapore City Centre to recognise outstanding individuals' professional excellence across the hospitality sector in Asia.

The Hotelier Awards

Singapore, Singapore

Press Release

March 12, 2018

The Grand Lion Group Inks Second Contract With Marriott International In Sihanoukville, Cambodia

Cambodian real estate company, the Grand Lion Group has recently inked a deal with Marriott International, Inc., to manage and operate a new hotel in the stunning coastal city of Sihanoukville, located in Cambodia's southwest region, a short 35-minute flight from the capital of Phnom Penh.

The Grand Lion Group

Sihanoukville, Cambodia

External Article

December 7, 2017

25 of India's most luxurious hotels | cnn.com

Old Delhi, Mumbai, Rajasthan, the Himalayas -- India is full of contrasts and layers, diverse landscapes and notoriously hard-to-reach villages. "The palace hotel experience in Rajasthan, in particular, is something you don't see anywhere else in the world," Jay Tindall, co-founder of ultra-luxury bespoke travel service Remote Lands, tells CNN Travel. "It's really uniquely India and it tends to be the starting point for luxury travelers. That's a challenge for us as well, because we encourage visitors to get off the beaten track and explore more of the country." Once you decide which destinations to visit, the next decision is where to stay. From palace hotels to luxury tented camps, these are India's crème de la crème:

cnn.com

India

Press Release

December 5, 2017

World Travel Awards lands in Vietnam ahead of Grand Final 2017

The travel industry's leading awards programme is preparing to welcome the elite of global hospitality to Vietnam for its Grand Final 2017.The red carpet event will take place the evening of Sunday 10th Decemberalongside the World Spa Awards, at the glamorous JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay – with hundreds of industry leaders from across the region and around the world in attendance.World Travel Awards Founder and President, Graham E. Cooke, said: "This is the final stage of our Grand Tour 2017. We have toured the world during our seven regional Gala Ceremonies, and now we welcome the pinnacle of international hospitality to Vietnam to compete for the global titles."With just a few short days to go until the event, we are putting the finishing touches in place and I look forward to greeting our guests on Sunday at the fabulous JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay for what, I know, will be a night to remember."Enviably situated on the pristine island of Phu Quoc, JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay is a hidden gem off Vietnam's south coast. Famed architect Bill Bensley has designed the resort to pay homage to the fictional historic Lamarck University, with a whimsical ambiance that is utterly unique."We are extremely proud and honoured to host both the 24th annual World Travel Awards Grand Final and the 3rd annual World Spa Awards at the incredible JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay," said Ty Collins, General Manager at JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay."A lush resort that is a destination unto itself, JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay embodies the academic narrative across its enriching experiences of true luxury. As a host of the two prestigious events, we look forward to celebrating the pinnacle of the both the global tourism and spa industry during a spectacular Gala Ceremony event at our hotel resort."World Travel Awards was established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry.Today, the World Travel Awards brand is recognised globally as the ultimate hallmark of quality, with winners setting the benchmark to which all others aspire.Each year World Travel Awards covers the globe with a series of regional gala ceremonies staged to recognise and celebrate individual and collective successes within each key geographical region.World Travel Awards Gala Ceremonies are widely regarded as the best networking opportunities in the travel industry, attended by government and industry leaders, luminaries, and international print and broadcast media.For more information about World Travel Awards, please visit the official website www.worldtravelawards.com

World Travel Awards

Vietnam