The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC), in partnership with the Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP) presented 31 year-old Kiichi Mashita of Japan Hotel REIT Advisors Co., Ltd. with the Rising Star Award Asia Pacific on 21 October 2016 at the InterContinental Hong Kong.
Cosmopolitan Hotel, Hong Kong is more than happy to share the great news of its achievement in receiving 2015 Outstanding Hotel Partner Award on May 22, 2016. Being a contemporary 4-star hotel that brings beyond thoughtful services and accommodation, this is definitely a big motivator for Cosmopolitan to continue striving for top performances.
Mr Adrian Zecha, founder of Aman Resorts, received the inaugural SHTM Lifetime Achievement Award from the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) at a ceremony held in his honour at the SHTM's teaching and research hotel, Hotel ICON, on 19 May 2016.
The recent launch of The Chedi brand in China heralds a new and exciting time for GHM, one that is set firmly on the partnerships the luxury hotel management company has been building since it celebrated two decades of acclaim in 2012 with its portfolio of award-winning hotels.
Though Singapore may have retained its title as the world's most expensive city for the third consecutive year, other cities like Zurich, Hong, Kong, London and New York are quickly closing the gap. That's according to the latest ranking by The Economist Intelligence Unit's 2016 Worldwide Cost of Living index.
The Apartment Service, headquartered in Wimbledon London SW19, one of the largest and longest established global booking agents of serviced apartments, is proud to announce the new office location of their Singapore branch in the APAC region.Since the launch of The TAS Alliance powered by The Apartment Service in February 2014, the company has experienced extremely high demand for temporary corporate accommodation needs both into and out of this highly significant region.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group was again honoured in the annual "World's Best Hotels" rankings in Institutional Investor magazine. Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo took the coveted number one spot, as 'Best Hotel in the World' as well as the 'Best Hotel in Asia'. The survey rated hotels on a scale of zero to 100. Conveniently located in Nihonbashi, with a birds-eye view of the city skyline, Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo was given a perfect 100, an outstanding achievement.
Julian Robertson, the founder of Tiger Management, has appointed Capella Hotel Group to oversee the management of his family owned Lodge at Kauri Cliffs in Matauri Bay; The Farm at Cape Kidnappers in Hawke's Bay and Matakauri Lodge in Queenstown. These three exquisite properties were meticulously crafted by Robertson and his wife, Josie, as they sought to develop unique experiences that showcased New Zealand's stunning natural beauty. Robertson and his family first visited New Zealand on a yearlong sabbatical in the 1970s and their love affair with the country led to the creation of these three ultra-luxury lodges.
The Destination Marketing Contest held on the sidelines of the 2015 Asian MICE Forum at the Taipei International Convention Center generated record entries. Twenty two schools from six countries competed at this prestigious event to promote their destination to the Meeting, Incentive, Convention and Exhibition (MICE) industry, organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council, also known as TAITRA.
Ms. Sonia Lefevre was named the prestigious title of 2015 Australian General Manager Of The Year at Friday night's Sydney Town Hall Award Ceremony for The Annual HM Awards.
Leading Japanese hospitality company Hotel Okura Co., Ltd. will reorganize its group companies and establish a new corporate entity, Okura Nikko Hotel Management Co., Ltd. The reorganization is intended to consolidate and strengthen the company's hotel management business.
H.E. Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, Chairman of Al Sawari Holding and Qatari Business Association, and Amruda Nair, Joint Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Aiana Hotels & Resorts L.L.C., have signed a Joint Venture agreement to create Aiana Hotels & Resorts, a global hotel management company with the fabled Indian service ethos at its heart.
lebua at State Tower, Bangkok has received yet another accolade after being named the Best International Hotel for Business Travel in Thailand at the annual Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards 2014.
Hong Kong Business magazine recently announced that OZO Wesley Hong Kong won the Modern and Lifestyle Hotel Award at Hong Kong High Flyer Awards 2014. This year marks Hong Kong Business' 11th year of recognising the companies that have the most outstanding commitment to excellence.
Auberge Resorts Collection, owner and operator of boutique luxury hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs, announced today plans to manage Nanuku Resort and Spa, an ultra-luxury boutique resort that opened in March on Fiji's main island of Viti Levu, and rebrand it Nanuku Auberge Resort Fiji. The resort is owned by Bixby Bridge Capital, a Chicago-based real estate investment firm. Nanuku, the newest and most luxurious hospitality offering in Fiji, is acclaimed for its blend of contemporary luxury and traditional Fijian culture, its sense of outdoor adventure and highly personalized service.
As the first Hilton hotel in Australia we will always be proud of the 40 year history of Hilton on the Park Melbourne and the management of Hilton Worldwide would like to thank team members both past and present for the significant contribution they have made to both the hotel and the establishment of the Hilton brand in Australia.
As interest in Indonesia and its destinations grows around the world, leading global travel wholesaler GTA has signed a new partnership with Swiss-Belhotel International to offer 44 three, four and five star hotel and resort options throughout the islands of Indonesia and in the Middle and Far East. This news will mean even more choice for businesses selling accommodation and travel, while bringing more of the world's travelers to stay at Swiss-Belhotel International properties.
The Peninsula Hotels has been recognized by the Cannes Corporate and Media TV Awards for its brand heritage documentary, "Tradition Well Served," which received the top Golden Dolphin award.
After the DIA E-Tourism Asia Boot Camp in Bangkok, Thailand, Digital Innovation Asia announced the winners and runner ups in each of the five categories, as well as presented the Top 5 Digital Innovators. Both the DIA E-Tourism Asia Boot-Camp, as well as the DIA Awards was free to attend for registered attendees, due to the generous sponsorship by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), and Digital Innovation Asia (DIA), as well as the support of many partners from travel trade media and the tourism industry.
Turi Beach Resort is honored to be among the winners of the prestigious "Anugrah Insan Pariwisata Batam 2014" or Batam Hospitality Award 2014 organized by Batam Tourism Office. It competed against a number of hospitality industries in the island to achieve this accolade, which was awarded to Turi Beach Resort as "The Best Resort in Batam 2014".