Capstone Hotel Management, New Zealand’s leading and 100 per cent locally owned and operated white-label hotel management company, is celebrating ten years of remarkable growth. This milestone coincides with new strategic partnerships, property openings, and the establishment of a second office in Auckland.
Trilogy Hotels and Panthers Group have signed a milestone management agreement where Trilogy Hotels will oversee operations for the five-star Pullman Sydney Penrith. Forming part of a $110m investment from the Panthers Group, the newly-built 153-room Pullman Sydney Penrith opened in August 2023, marking a significant moment for Western Sydney, as Penrith’s first five-star hotel. The hotel has an existing franchise agreement with Accor.Panthers Group is one of Australia’s largest entertainment groups with over 125,000 members across five licensed premises and employs 650 staff. The Group owns the premiership-winning Penrith Panthers NRL Team.
Three of Australia’s top hospitality innovators have launched a new venture poised to advance the hotel industry in Australia and New Zealand. Scott Boyes, Tony Ryan and Grant Alchin are combining their hospitality experience to deliver hotel owners and hotel brands an alternative way to run their business, where all parties are playing to their strengths.
Two of Hong Kong’s hotels have been named the “world’s best.” The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) congratulates Rosewood Hong Kong and The Upper House for coming second and fourth respectively in the inaugural “2023 World’s 50 Best Hotels.” Rosewood Hong Kong has also been named Asia’s Best Hotel. This makes Hong Kong the only city in the world with two hotels ranked among the top 5 and demonstrates the city's top-tier hospitality experience to the world.
The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has again excelled in the university rankings, claiming the top spot in the “Hospitality and Tourism Management” category of ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023.
The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University was deeply honoured to be bestowed the 2023 ISTTE Institutional Achievement Award by the International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators (ISTTE) in recognition of its significant contributions to tourism education.
With rich landscapes, a multi-layered cultural heritage, and untouched wilderness, New Zealand has captured the imagination of some of the world’s most creative minds. Rosewood Hotels & Resorts ® is embarking on a journey to this iconic destination with Robertson Lodges, a distinguished collection of three resorts, each offering a unique and luxurious escape.
New Zealand owned Capstone Hotel Management is pleased to announce it has been appointed as the new management company for Portage Resort (most recently The Portage Hotel) as of 1stAugust 2023.
Singapore attracts people from all over the world so it's important to get familiar with the social customs and rules in Singapore. Between its rich cultural opportunities, delightful food, and reputation as one of the cleanest cities in the world, it is no wonder that over 6 million people visited in 2022 alone. In addition to the tourist attractions, however, countless students also flock for unparalleled learning opportunities and the chance to uncover and experience the luxurious hospitality industry.
Leading a high-level delegation to the city of Hangzhou to join in the official re-opening, UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili, warmly welcomed the lifting of travel restrictions as a major boost to economic growth and social opportunity both in Asia and the Pacific and globally. According to UNWTO data, the pandemic cost destinations worldwide a combined US$270 billion in Chinese outbound tourist spending in 2020 and 2021 alone. The re-opening of borders therefore represents “the moment the world has been waiting for”, Mr Pololikashvili noted.
The tragic news of the murder of a young employee at a resort in Rishikesh last month tarnished the Indian hotel sector, which is recovering strongly from the pandemic. This prompted a verification drive to inspect all the hotels, resorts, and homestays in the area for violations of rules and regulations, as well as the closure of properties that did. There is no denying that rules and regulations must be strictly followed or there will be serious consequences. The recent fatal fire incident at a hotel in Lucknow, which occurred allegedly due to insufficient fire safety measures, serves as a case in point.
Hotelogix, a leading provider of Multi-property Management System on cloud, has announced that its client Leisure Hotels Group has received the “Outstanding Project for Cloud Implementation” award at India International Hospitality Expo (IHE) 2022. Currently, 22 properties of the India-based popular and growing group hospitality entity are running on Hotelogix’s multi-property solution.
Situated in the breathtaking Indonesian archipelago, the island of Lombok is celebrated for the raw beauty of its pristine nature that tempts tourists from around the world. To cater to an influx of experience-seeking travellers, Cross Hotels & Resorts has signed a hotel management agreement (HMA) with PT. Origin Resorts Lombok that welcomes Away Lombok Mandalika and Amber Lombok Beach by Cross Collection to its growing portfolio.
Indonesia’s recent policy moves are aimed at spurring recovery for the country’s hotels sector, which like many of its regional neighbours has struggled during the pandemic.
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts today announced the signing of a management agreement for two properties, The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel and The Leela Ashtamudi, a Raviz Hotel in Kerala, expanding its footprint in South India and fortifying the brand’s resort portfolio. The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel returns to The Leela portfolio after three years while The Leela Ashtamudi, a Raviz Hotel will be a significant new addition to the brand portfolio to complete the much sought-after and serenely beautiful Kerala itinerary.
In line with its ethos and values, Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, played a role in the country’s battle against COVID-19. IHCL’s #MealsToSmiles initiative distributed over 4.5 million meals to healthcare providers, who were at the forefront of the pandemic. Ahead of the festival of colours, IHCL and Chef Sanjeev Kapoor will host a #HealWithHoli-themed event to commemorate the medical fraternity in Mumbai.
In your organization, which sustainability goal(s) are you excited about? Remington along with our ownership groups have ongoing conversations about opportunities we have across our portfolio. Just the fact that we are having conversations and there is interest by owners is exciting.
Radisson Hotel Group has a long history of being a responsible business and has an ambitious and award-winning program. We believe in conducting business ethically in all we do, and aim to be a thriving, sustainable and responsible business for people, the community, and our planet.
We have always believed that sustainability has to begin locally; you have to give your team in the hotel the power to act and to act in the best interests of its community. Only the people in that community know where you can source the best local products and find the best local suppliers.At Magnuson Hotels we have never focused our business on the long-haul market, but looked more locally, for that business which is sustainable in every sense of the word.
The Indian government has placed greater emphasis on road development in the country in recent years to promote economic growth and progress. The government has planned massive investments to bring the country’s 6 million kilometers (km) long road network – the world’s second-largest – at par with that of the US and European countries in the coming years.
Purpose, Creativity & Inclusion - At Remington Hotels, our culture of innovation is rooted in 3 key principles: purpose, creativity, & inclusion. It all starts with defining the purpose, goal, and strategic plan of the organization.
It is true that innovation requires focus, resources and ultimately funding. At IDeaS we have a multi-pronged approach to innovation: 1) A constant dialog with our clients about their evolving needs and how IDeaS could provide more value to them 2) Continuous research and conversations about evolving end consumer expectations, technology transformation and their implications on hospitality at large and particularly the commercial function.
Transforming company culture is something that must be done genuinely and with respect for the values on which your company was founded. We used the pandemic as an opportunity to assess our current set-up, operations and teams, utilising the time to embark on a journey of innovation and transformation that better caters to the needs of our customers.
I am personally thrilled to announce our strategic partnership with Optimum Hospitality, a Vietnam-based international asset management company.