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April 18, 2013

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Showcases Growing Portfolio In Greater China At IT&CM China 2013

On the back of a growing China portfolio of 119 hotels and over 100 more in the pipeline, Starwood Hotels & Resorts returns strongly to Incentive Travel & Conventions, Meetings (IT&CM) China after a four-year hiatus from the MICE tradeshow. Being showcased at Starwood’s booth (B10 in Hall 4) at IT&CM China, which takes place from 17 to 19 April 2013, are new hotels such as the recently opened W Guangzhou – the first W-branded hotel in China, the architecturally stunning and iconic Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort, and the largest hotel in Starwood’s portfolio – Sheraton Macao Hotel, Cotai Central.

April 15, 2013

GBTA Predicts Business Travel Spending to Increase by 15% in 2013 as China Remains on Track to Become the World’s Largest Business Travel Market

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has released the results of its third GBTA BTI™ Outlook – China 2013 H1 report, a semi-annual analysis of one of the largest business travel markets in the world. The report, sponsored by Visa, includes the GBTA BTI™; an index of business travel spending that distils market performance over a defined period.

January 15, 2013

PolyU Study Finds Trust Drives Empowerment in Chinese Hotels

Trust in individual employees and their merits lies at the heart of empowerment in Asian hotel management, according to recently published research from the SHTM’s Dr Catherine Cheung, Dr Alan Wong and a co-author. The researchers carried out an in-depth study of middle- and senior-level hotel managers in China to examine their perceptions and practice of empowerment.

Hong Kong PolyU

October 17, 2012

GBTA Forecasts Continued Growth In Biz Travel Spend In China As Domestic Demand Increases

The Global Business Travel Association ("GBTA") announces the results of its second GBTA BTI™ Outlook – China report, a semi-annual analysis of one of the largest business travel markets in the world. The report, sponsored by Visa, includes the GBTA BTI™, an index of business travel spending that distills market performance over a period of time.

October 10, 2012

Pullman On Track To Become Australia’s Largest 5-star Hotel Brand With Key New Signings

Today, the renowned Quay Grand Suites Sydney will rebrand to Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour, signalling a dramatic expansion of Accor’s 5-star Pullman brand in Australia. Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour joins two other Pullmans in Sydney. It also joins Pullman Reef Casino in Cairns and the recently rebadged Pullman Resort Bunker Bay in Western Australia’s Margaret River region.

Sydney, Australia

September 28, 2012

PolyU Study Finds Brand Management and Reliability

Customer trust in management and brand reliability are key components of brand value for upscale Chinese hotels, according to recently published research from Professor Cathy Hsu of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and two co-authors.

Hong Kong PolyU

May 21, 2012

GBTA Predicts China’s Business Travel Spending to reach $245 billion by 2013

The Global Business Travel Association ("GBTA"), the world"s premier business travel and corporate meetings organization, announces the results of its inaugural GBTA BTI™ Outlook – China, sponsored by Visa Inc. The GBTA BTI™ Outlook – China includes the GBTA Business Travel Index™ (GBTA BTI™). The GBTA BTI™ provides a way to distill market performance and the outlook for business travel into a single metric that can be tracked over time.

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May 21, 2012

China: Thefts reveal lax hotel security | shanghaidaily.com

THREE luxury hotels in Shanghai were told to improve their security during a court hearing yesterday when a man was charged with thefts totalling 230,000 yuan (US$ 36,400) in 14 star-rated hotels in Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou.

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April 16, 2012

Vantage Hospitality Group and Leading Asian American Hoteliers Join Forces to Launch VanMYT Hospitality

A significant alliance was announced recently at the Hotel Investment Conference South Asia in Mumbai, as Vantage Hospitality Group and three preeminent names from the Asian American lodging community introduced VanMYT Hospitality and revealed plans to launch Vantage"s Value Inn Worldwide® and Value Hotel Worldwide® brands in India.

February 28, 2012

Accor Tailors Mercure For China - Launch Of ‘Mei Jue’, A Tailor-made Grand Mercure For The Chinese Upscale Market

Accor, the world"s leading hotel operator and market leader in Asia-Pacific, announces the re-engineering of its Grand Mercure brand, tailored for the Chinese market. The brand was unveiled today at the inauguration of Grand Mercure Shanghai Zhongya, the first hotel adapted to this new positioning. Grand Mercure combines Accor"s extensive hotel experience and significant distribution tools with products and services customized to the needs of the upscale Chinese traveler.

February 10, 2012

Lexington Shenyang Rich Gate Hotel Named “Best Business Hotel in China”

The Lexington Shenyang Rich Gate Hotel in Shenyang, China has been consistently recognized with some of the highest hospitality accolades, including "Most Popular Guest Rooms in China" in late 2010 and, most recently, in December 2011, as the "Best Business Hotel in China." The five-star, deluxe, full-service hotel received the award during the "2011 Most Favored Hotels in China" event hosted by the Beijing Review and Expo Weekly.

Shenyang, China

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December 1, 2011

'Sexpionage:' Are China's hotels rooms bugged? | usatoday.com

What could have been a dull security conference in Canada yesterday turned into a pretty interesting one when a former diplomat discussed how the Chinese government gets at foreign political targets and high-profile business people. The Chinese government uses "sexpionage" - often in hotels - to get the job done, former Canadian diplomat Brian McAdam told conference goers, according to accounts by Canadian news outlets including the National Post and Vancouver Sun.

November 29, 2011

Louvre Hotels Group Enters Partnership with Jin Jiang Inn Co.

This partnership covers 15 Campanile hotels in the five French cities most frequently visited by Chinese tourists (Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille and Nice) and 15 Jin Jiang Inn hotels in the three Chinese cities most popular with French tourists (Shanghai, Xi'an and Beijing).

Louvre Hotels Group

October 10, 2011

STR Global: Typhoon Boosts Tokyo Occupancy

Tokyo’s daily hotel performance came back to normality after the 21 September typhoon “N°15” paralysed the city and its rail network, according to data from STR Global, the leading provider of market information to the global hotel industry. The typhoon’s impact can be seen in the daily occupancy performance reported by a sample of mainly upper-upscale and luxury hotels in Tokyo.

June 30, 2011

Cosmopolitan Hotel and Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong offers Spectacular Summer Family packages with various benefits Most flexible room types and free kids services for your beloved children

Cosmopolitan Hotel Hong Kong and Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong are now launching family travel package offering various free services and room type options well suited to different family's sizes and needs.

Hong Kong (SAR)

March 25, 2011

VingCard Elsafe’s SENTINEL II Safes Selected by Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands

VingCard Elsafe, the global leader in hospitality security and part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, has completed installation of its state-of-the-art SENTINEL II in-room safes at the renowned Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The SENTINEL II by Elsafe UL-listed safes employ the latest locking technology, including anti-tamper labyrinths and sold-steel hinges, making it one of the most secure in-room safes in the world. With its industry-leading audit trail, spring-loaded door and Flash-RAM memory, the safe is perfect for protecting guests' valuables, and the attractive, adaptable design makes it perfect for blending into any hotel environment.

Vingcard, an ASSA ABLOY brand

January 6, 2011

Lexington Shenyang Rich Gate Hotel Receives Distinguished “Most Popular Guest Rooms in China” Award

The Lexington Shenyang Rich Gate Hotel in Shenyang, China, was recently recognized by hospitality experts and the public as the hotel with the "Most Popular Guest Rooms in China." This was just one of several awards presented during the "2010 Most Favored Hotels in China" event hosted by the Beijing Review and Expo Weekly.

Shenyang, China

October 11, 2010

Hospitality Industry Bets Big On India Growth Story | MSN India

The Indian hospitality industry is likely to see strong demand and continued growth in the coming years as key players like Indian Hotels and EIH, and international brands such as Carlson and Marriott have outlined bullish future plans. "Hospitality in India is uniquely positioned to benefit from the India growth story," Pankaj Karna Managing Director Maple Capital Advisors said, adding that "the sector is expected to see strong demand and continued growth."

September 1, 2010

Train Enthusiasts Line Up For Japan Hotel's Railway Room | Reuters

Some hotels use luxurious spas or spectacular views to attract guests but one hotel in Japan boasts a unique attraction in its star room -- a large, built-in train set. The Washington Hotel in Tokyo's Akihabara district, which is famous for electronics shops, has built a train set into a 13th floor twin room that features a model Tokyo Tower, a mosaic of the city's neighborhoods and the resort area of Hakone.

August 27, 2010

Best Western Portal Hotel launches Australia’s first “Ladies Only” floor

In what is believed to be an Australian first, the Best Western Portal Hotel is one of a handful of international hotels catering for the growing number of independent female travellers who demand luxury and security in equal measure. According to owner Georgie Woods, the decision to ban boys – from one floor at least – was based on demand within the market.