General Management Asia Pacific Press Releases

March 8, 2021

Dash Living Collaborates With Ovolo Hotels To Launch Two New Generation Of Serviced Rental Solutions In Hong Kong

Dash Living, Asia's pre-eminent serviced living community in Hong Kong and Singapore, today announced the launch of two major new Hong Kong projects in Aberdeen and Sheung Wan in collaboration with designer hotel group Ovolo. The two additions to the portfolio demonstrate how Dash Living is developing new multi-property partnerships in the region and how Ovolo Group is adapting to new market conditions.

Ovolo Hotels

Hong Kong (SAR)

Press Release

March 4, 2021

A New Vision: ‘Elevating the Everyday’ with Nina Hospitality

L'hotel Group, a member of Chinachem Group, today unveils its brand transformation to Nina Hospitality. The new identity reflects the brand's promise of 'Elevating the Everyday' through personalised experiences that blend top-notch service with a friendly and approachable ambience throughout their properties. Nina Hospitality's service from the heart, across their hotels, serviced apartments and residences, creates memorable moments that feel like home. Guests are invited to discover new brand touchpoints through an array of offerings, such as the 'Hello Nina' staycation package comprising of an exclusive one-on-one private experience with master chefs and baristas.

Nina Hospitality

Hong Kong (SAR)

Press Release

December 23, 2020

Artotel Group To Manage Tijili Benoa And Tijili Seminyak Bali

At the end of the year 2020, ARTOTEL Group has successfully added 2 new hotels to its portfolio, TIJILI SEMINYAK, and TIJILI BENOA. These two hotels will both be operated under ARTOTEL Curated brand, as modern boutique hotels that suitable for middle class.

ARTOTEL Group

Bali, Indonesia

Press Release

December 9, 2020

UNWTO Works With Government Of Indonesia To Restart Tourism In Bali

UNWTO has concluded a first in-person visit to Bali since the start of the pandemic. The delegation met with key figures from the Government of the Republic of Indonesia to advance collaboration as the country gets ready to reopen its borders to international visitors and restart tourism.

UN Tourism

Bali, Indonesia

Press Release

October 30, 2020

Australia's Skye Suites Set To Skyrocket With New Leadership Team

SKYE Suites, the leading innovative hotel division of global real estate developer Crown Group, are bolstering their leadership team to skyrocket success in 2021. While other businesses restructure and streamline, the affordable-luxury hotel brand is expanding and equipping itself with some of the best minds and intellects in the hotel industry with three recent leadership appointments.

Crown Group

Australia

Press Release

October 27, 2020

ONYX Hospitality Group and Ratanakorn Asset expand partnership with world’s first YOO Beach Club

ONYX Hospitality Group, one of the region's leading hotel management companies, is expanding its partnership with leading Thai real estate company Ratanakorn Asset for three new developments in the eastern Thai city of Pattaya. The partnership will see the launch of the world's first YOO Beach Club on Na Jomtien Beach, the Asia-Pacific region's first Yoo2 Hotel, and Southeast Asia's first Shama Hub property, both to be located on Wongamat Beach.

Onyx

Pattaya, Thailand

Press Release

August 26, 2020

Hilton Named ‘Most Socially Responsible Hotel Management Group of China’

SHANGHAI - Hilton was recently named the "Most Socially Responsible Hotel Management Group of China," at the 15th China Hotel Starlight Awards. Hilton won additional accolades at the property level, with Waldorf Astoria Beijing and Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund named among the "Best Luxurious Hotels of China," and Hilton Shenzhen Futian and Hilton Guangzhou Baiyun recognized as one of the "Top 10 MICE Hotels of China".

Hilton

China

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November 14, 2019

Daniel Yip of JLL receives ISHC Rising Star Award Asia at HICAP in Hong Kong

The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) awarded Daniel Yip, Senior Vice President of Strategic Advisory and Asset Management, Asia of JLL Hotels & Hospitality the Rising Star Award during the Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP) at the Kerry Hotel Hong Kong.

ISHC

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Press Release

October 15, 2019

RedDoorz Poised to be Singapore’s Second-Largest Hotel Chain by end 2020

Singapore-based RedDoorz, Southeast Asia's largest and fastest-growing hotel management, and booking platform, today announced it is poised to become Singapore's second-largest hotel chain with 29 properties by end of 2020. The firm - currently Singapore's third-largest hotel chain - operates both franchise and lease models in the country and has 18 properties spread across the nation-state. Throughout Southeast Asia, RedDoorz operates a network of over 1,500 properties in more than 100 cities spanning Indonesia, Singapore, The Philippines and Vietnam making it the clear leader in the affordable accommodation space in the region.

RedDoorz

Singapore, Singapore

Press Release

October 7, 2019

Singapore Startup Ecosystem: An Entrepreneurs' Paradise?

The Death Valley Curve. The raging gulf between a promising young startup and successful viability on the market. It takes a whole lot to take a solid business idea, flesh it out into practicable form, supply the funding and manpower, generate interest, and stay the distance to make a return. A feat that can be made or broken by the environment in which the idea emerges from its cocoon as a product or service.

EHL

Singapore

Press Release

September 23, 2019

PolyU School of Hotel and Tourism Management celebrates its splendid 40 years

The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) celebrated its "Splendid 40 Years" by hosting a gala dinner at Hotel ICON, the SHTM's world-class teaching and research hotel, on 20 September 2019. Close to 400 guests from around the world attended the occasion in celebration of the School's 40th anniversary.

Hong Kong PolyU

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Press Release

September 4, 2019

Anantara Hotels Announces Dates for 2020 King’s Cup Elephant Boat Race & River Festival

The spirit and energy of boat racing returns to Bangkok with the announcement of the second annual King's Cup Elephant Boat Race and River Festival, taking place on the banks of the mighty Chao Phraya River next to Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort. From 28th February to 1st March 2020, guests including sports enthusiasts, families and socialites, will flock from far and wide to enjoy the fun filled three-day charitable event, and soak up the adrenaline filled atmosphere

Minor

Bangkok, Thailand

Press Release

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

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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

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

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