Press Releases

Hilton and Sun Group Deepen Strategic Partnership to Transform Vietnam’s Hospitality Landscape

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced multiple property agreements across Vietnam with existing partner Sun Group, one of the country’s leading companies across four key sectors: recreation and entertainment, leisure travel, real estate, infrastructure investment and aviation. The partnership will bring the global hospitality company’s award-winning brands, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts and DoubleTree by Hilton to Vietnam, while expanding the presence of Hilton’s flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, in the country.

Trilogy Hotels Expands Its Western Sydney Footprint with Management of Mercure Penrith

Independent hotel management company Trilogy Hotels has commenced operations of the Mercure Penrith, a contemporary hotel adjacent to the Panthers Penrith Leagues Club. Together with the Club, Pullman Penrith and Western Sydney Convention Centre, this move builds a fully integrated sports, entertainment and accommodation precinct.

UN Tourism Celebrates World Tourism Day 2025 in Melaka, Malaysia: A Milestone for Sustainable Transformation

UN Tourism celebrated World Tourism Day 2025 in the historic city of Melaka, Malaysia, under the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation.” This global Day of Recognition for the sector and its vital importance marked a pivotal moment in advancing tourism as a catalyst for positive change, resilience, and sustainable development worldwide.

Travel Tech Asia 2025: Where Innovation Powers the Future of Travel

From 15 – 17 October 2025, the global travel technology community will gather at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore (Level 1, Hall B) for Travel Tech Asia 2025. Co-located with ITB Asia and MICE Show Asia, the event unites the brightest minds, pioneering technologies, and most influential leaders in the travel and tourism sector. Over three days, executives, innovators, and thousands of attendees will meet to showcase solutions, forge partnerships, and shape the future of how the world travels.

Banyan Group Marks 20 Years in China ahead of Its 100th Global Property

Banyan Group (“Banyan Tree Holdings Limited” or the “Group” – SGX: B58), an independent global hospitality company, celebrates its 20th Anniversary in China with an immersive journey through Yunnan Province’s Ringha in Shangri-la and Lijiang — the Group’s first destinations in the country. The anniversary comes as the Group prepares for the Grand Opening of its 100th global property in November.

Far East Hospitality Announces the Retirement of Its Managing Director Arthur Kiong for 31 December 2025

Far East Hospitality has announced the retirement of its Managing Director, Mr. Arthur Kiong for 31 December 2025. Mr. Kiong, previously Chief Executive Officer, will hand over the role of Managing Director to its Deputy Managing Director, Mr. Mark Rohner and assume the role of Consultant from 1 January to 30 April 2026. These changes are part of Far East Orchard’s strategic succession planning for sustainable long-term growth.

Chalet Hotels Unveils ‘Lakshya’ – A Strategic Talent Development Program for Future Leaders

Chalet Hotels Limited, a leading owner, developer, and asset manager of high-end hotels in India, has announced the launch of ‘Lakshya – Aim. Lead. Achieve.’, a 15-month Management Trainee Program that aims at creating a strong leadership pipeline for the evolving hospitality sector. It is designed to attract and groom high-potential talent, offering a rigorous, multi-stage development experience that combines cross-functional learning, leadership exposure, and operational training across Chalet’s premium hotel and corporate portfolio.