Major players based in the Japanese capital will be relieved that an Olympic cancellation has been avoided, but smaller operators will be unable to see a silver lining, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
Security industry stakeholders from across the subcontinent have descended upon Mumbai for the 8th edition of Secutech India, which opens its doors today at the Bombay Exhibition Center. Taking place from 25 - 27 April, the fair offers business, networking and sourcing opportunities for India's commercial security, smart home and fire safety sectors. In addition, plenty of educational value can be gained through the fairs fringe events, which include a fire safety training and two full days of smart city and security technology forums.
On April 1st, leading Japanese hospitality company Fujita Kanko Inc. will open a new overseas office in Guangzhou, China, its second in China after Shanghai.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: WH) announced that it has reacquired exclusive direct franchising rights for its Days Inn® brand for the People's Republic of China.
Dream Bangkok have been awarded the Best Luxury Boutique Hotel Regional Winner for South East Asia at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2018 recently held in Bali, Indonesia.
Budget hospitality firm OYO on Monday announced its entry into 'OYO Living' a long term fully managed housing rentals. Starting with ₹ 7999, per bed, per month, OYO Living will help residents save on brokerage, lock-in periods, and the hassle of searching house helps and support services involved while moving to a new residence.
AccorHotels and Luneng Group recently signed a memorandum of understanding forming a strategic partnership in China. The MOU outlines cooperation between the two leading companies to create a solid platform combining the management of hotels, luxury and upscale serviced apartments and timeshares in unique destinations in China.
The rising security requirements of Vietnam's commercial and residential property sectors have set the stage for a fruitful three days of business at the show, which takes place from 16 - 18 August 2018. A new zone showcasing smart home and smart building technology is among numerous additions, which have seen total exhibition space climb 11% to a new record of 10,000 sqm (2017: 9000 sqm).
Tourists who visit their ancestral homelands carry with them personal connections that "influence how they gaze upon its people, culture and landscapes", according to Dr Wei-Jue Huang, Professor Brian King and Dr Wantanee Suntikul of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Through interviews with second-generation Chinese-Americans who recently visited China, the researchers found that instead of searching for the "exotic", as tourists normally do when visiting a foreign country, migrant tourists tend to seek out similarities that help them to feel connected with their families and heritage.
Revenue generated by outbound tourism from China continues to grow in 2018. The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) found that spending from Chinese tourists abroad now makes up 21% of all tourism spending. In addition, each Chinese traveller spends on average more per trip than tourists from any other country.
The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Mr Zurab Pololikashvili, paid an official visit to Kazakhstan where he discussed with national authorities the Kazakh Tourism Strategy 2030.
Sokha Siem Reap Resort & Convention Center, the 5th portfolio hotel under Sokha Hotels & Resorts - a Cambodia Leading Hospitality Group, will be hosting the 1st edition of Cambodia Travel Mart (CTM) during 17-19 November 2017.
CTrip, the largest Tourism Group of China, and the 3rd largest global online travel service, has added Magnuson Worldwide's 1,000+ properties to its distribution network. Magnuson Worldwide is the world's largest independent hotel group, with its hotel locations spread across six countries and three continents.
On 23 and 24 August 2017 the World's leading Travel Trade Show ® will host two workshops on lesbian and gay travel in Tokyo and Kyoto
The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) will host the HONG KONG 2017: 3rd Global Tourism & Hospitality Conference scheduled for 5-7 June 2017. Forty-eight undergraduate students from the Special Event Class of the SHTM formed an Organising Committee to plan and manage the conference.
The capital city of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, has recently hosted the 59th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Africa. Held between 18-21 April, the Commission included a High-level Meeting on Chinese Outbound Tourism to Africa, where regional representatives debated the potential that the sector brings to the continent.
2016 results on expenditure from major outbound markets reflect increasing demand for international tourism across the world, as reported in the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. With a 12% increase in spending, China continued to lead international outbound tourism, followed by the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom and France as top five spenders.
Thailand has long attracted tourists, backpackers, business and leisure travelers to its shores, seeking a taste of the exotic in its wonderful food, idyllic beaches on its famous islands and breathtaking landscapes in its jungles and mountains. 2016 was an especially successful year for the Thai tourism industry, with the Kingdom welcoming a record 32.6 million international visitors and generating $71.8 billion USD in revenues, exceeding the initial government targets set at the start of the year. Thailand also continues to focus on improving and expanding the quality its tourism industry, making it a solid place for hotel developers to invest, both now and in the future.Let's take a look at some ongoing projects in Thailand:
G6 Hospitality, known for its iconic economy lodging brands, Motel 6, and Studio 6 in the U.S., Canada and Hotel 6, Estudio 6 in Latin America, announced today it is continuing its global portfolio expansion by signing an area development agreement with Auromatrix Holdings Pvt. Ltd (Auromatrix). This new partnership will introduce Motel 6, Studio 6 and Hotel 6 brands to India, marking G6 Hospitality's first foray into this market.
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – is pleased to announce the launch of its operations in Australia and New Zealand in partnership with btTB. The goal of the partnership is to deliver world-class education and networking opportunities to the business travel community in the region. The partnership between GBTA and btTB will provide corporate travel professionals with a variety of unparalleled opportunities to build their careers through education across all levels of travel management as well as through valuable networking events. The partnership will officially launch with the btTB Conference in partnership with GBTA, to be held on 2-3 May 2017 in Sydney. Numerous initiatives will be announced during the Conference to drive continuous engagement, development and networking opportunities for both buyers and suppliers throughout the year. "As a global organization, GBTA is committed to delivering world-class education, events and research for travel professionals around the world," said Michael W. McCormick, GBTA Executive Director and COO. "Australia and New Zealand are important markets for the business travel industry and this partnership with btTB provides us the opportunity to not only provide education to travel professionals in the region, but also to provide them with a platform through which their voice can be heard." "We are really looking forward to working with the team at GBTA to deliver travel buyers and suppliers a platform to come together to share knowledge and build valuable relationships," said Nigel Wardropper, managing director at btTB and PASA. "The partnership with GBTA will provide world-class content, resources and education, which combined with the brand strength and history of btTB with the business travel community and our extensive reach to the professional procurement community through our PASA brand, will deliver professional travel management to a wider audience than ever before." "The new partnership combines the resources of the region's leading procurement organisation with the world's leading business travel association," said Tony O'Connor, Director of the consultancy Butler Caroye, who will lead business development efforts in the region for the partnership. "It will be the perfect vehicle for travel buyers and suppliers to really understand each other." As part of this initiative, GBTA will form an Advisory Board for the region to provide input on content and to act as a voice for travel buyers. If you are a travel buyer interested in participating, please contact Nigel Wardropper at [email protected].