The new corporation between AHS and Vienna House will be extremely beneficial for both hotel groups with the expansion of AHS' multiple award-winning U Hotels and Resorts brand into the European market via AHS Europe office in Vienna.
Dr Ho Kwon Ping, Founder and Executive Chairman of Banyan Tree Holdings, was honoured with the APacCHRIE Lifetime Achievement Award by the Asia-Pacific Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (APacCHRIE) at a ceremony held at Sofitel Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia on 2 June 2017.
Manor Group, a Singapore-based real estate investment and hospitality development company announces strategic partnership with Shimaya Stays to expand its presence in Japan.
Chinese hotels are a long way behind their Western counterparts in developing themed hotels to differentiate themselves in a highly competitive market, suggest Postdoctoral Fellow Philipp Wassler and Associate Professor Kam Hung of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and a co-author in a recently published research article. By investigating the views of hoteliers from the Chinese mainland, the researchers offer an insightful perspective on the possibilities for hotel theming in the country, identifying various opportunities for themed hotels to gain competitive advantages.
Katara Hospitality has taken the title of World's Leading Hospitality Company at the World Travel Awards Grand Final 2016. The Middle Eastern hospitality giant was crowned during a glittering event at The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi in the Maldives in front of an audience of over 250 hospitality leaders from around the world.
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.
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.
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.