he much-anticipated meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will take place at a hotel on the Singaporean island of Sentosa, the White House has confirmed.
Apart from India being among the top five markets for Booking.com, two Indian sustainable startups are among the contenders in Booster finale tonight. With 47,500 Indian properties listed on its website, Booking.com sees India among its top five growing markets. Speaking exclusively to Indian media at its headquarters here in Amsterdam, Gillian Tans, CEO, Booking.com said, "We see India in our top five growing markets. With more than 47,000 listings, it clearly shows the amount of investment our company is making in the India market. It is a market that is fast growing and it is one that we have prioritised."
When Formula One auto racing's season-opener in Australia gets under-way this weekend the eyes of the world will be on it. One sponsor has less reason to be worried about the outcome than the others.
Thai tourism authorities announced that more than 530,000 foreign tourists are expected in Thailand to enjoy the festivities of Songkran, the Thai New Year, generating an income of 9 billion baht (about $290 million).
One of the strongest drivers of global economic growth isn't factories or financial services or internet startups, it's what we do when we're not working. We are becoming a planet of tourists.
Japan authorities reported on their plans to use their cruise ships as hotels during the much-awaited 2020 Summer Olympics. According to governmental sources cited by Japan News, the Japanese government is currently progressing well in their goal to make cruise ships function as hotels. This innovation is planned for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo. As of now, Japanese laws do not allow cruise ships to moor for more than 15 days. The only exception was the Queen Elizabeth 2 liner, which could accommodate more than 1,500 people. It stayed for 65 days during the Exotic Showcase in Yokohama in 1989.
While bookings to Europe are on the rise, Asian destinations are still getting the biggest share when it comes to Chinese New Year travel.
Leading Chinese online travel portal Ctrip reports that all but one of the top 10 overseas destinations for Chinese tourists are in Asia-Pacific with Thailand being most popular and Japan coming second. The U.S. lands the third spot followed by Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, South Korea, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam.
Tourists from China are becoming a group increasingly targeted by tourism organizations and travel companies all around the world. The truth is that a lot of them are traveling and they spend a lot. Moreover, the potential is perhaps even much bigger. European and American companies have been analyzing strategies to reveal the full potential of China and who knows, perhaps soon the majority of worldwide tourists will be Chinese. Tourism-Review.com introduces TOP 5 Marketing Strategies to Win Over Chinese Travelers.
Northland's hospitality sector is poised to make hay big time until about mid next year as a number of high-profile events and a forecast dry summer help boost tourism numbers. Hotels, particularly budget accommodation providers, are already accepting bookings for January onwards and the pre-season NRL fixture between the Warriors and Titans in Whangarei on February 13, 2016, is attracting strong interest.
One night, 18-year-old Ritesh Agarwal was locked out of his apartment in Delhi. It was an unfortunate minor incident that was to change his life. Forced to check into a hotel he found himself in a situation he had already experienced several times while travelling in India.
The InterContinental Hotel Group's China strategy came in for a fair bit of criticism and scrutiny last year after opening a luxury hotel in Tibet. However, its latest Chinese venture is far less controversial. The company's chief executive Richard Solomons told our Shanghai correspondent John Sudworth about his plan to open 100 specifically "made-for-China" hotels, under an entirely new brand name; Hualuxe.
Asian hospitality has long been a highly desirable attribute in the travel industry. Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific Airways have well-earned reputations for great service, while hotel groups such as Mandarin Oriental, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, and Peninsula Hotels have successfully moved beyond their regional roots into global players. Of New York City’s seven Forbes Five-Star rated hotels, three are managed by players from the East. At the same time, China has not necessarily benefited from the same halo. In fact, Michael Holtz, CEO of New York- based travel agency SmartFlyer, said, “I can’t think of a single true Chinese luxury brand.” Owner Beijing Tourism Group (BTG) is hoping to change that with NUO Hotels, a brand they say will “celebrate the depth and richness of Chinese culture” developed in conjunction with Geneva-based Kempinski Hotels.
China is not just influencing the travel industry these days—the country is beginning to dictate it. And if you work in the travel industry and you’re not keeping abreast of the latest travel technology, you are doing yourself a disservice. According to the third annual Hotels.com Chinese International Travel Monitor (CITM), published today, more than half of Chinese travelers surveyed said they now book their hotel room via the Internet or mobile apps, up from 45 percent in 2013. On top of that, just under half go through online accommodation websites and online review sites, and one-third even check social media during their trip planning process.
You may have noticed that Chinese travelers are everywhere. Almost 100 million Chinese traveled out of China in 2013, and this number is expected to reach 200 million by 2018. These staggering figures can be attributed to China's growing middle class, more annual leave, easier visa applications to more countries and increased air travel routes to overseas destinations. A lot more can be done to understand and court this fast-growing demographic. By Martin Rinck. Martin Rinck is the President, Asia Pacific for Hilton Worldwide.
A new combined study between TripAdvisor China and The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has yielded significant insights into the future of global travel traffic from the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The study, “Winning the Next Billion Asian Travelers—Starting with China,” specifically focuses on the market that will be largest contributor to growth in the region: China.
When David Beckham was spotted in the Macau crowd at last weekend's Manny Pacquio vs. Brandon Rio fight -- his handsome mug given a nice share of screen time -- most of us assumed he was there just as a boxing fan. Turns out there was a little deal in the works as well. Global resort developer Las Vegas Sands (LVS) and Beckham Ventures just announced a partnership that will have the retired footballer team up with the brand's integrated resort properties in Macao and Singapore.
The International Olympic Committee has made a safe choice in naming Tokyo the venue for the 2020 summer games. For a start no city in the world boasts a hotel industry better equipped to accommodate a sudden influx of foreigners. Indeed, contrary to Tokyo’s image as an impossibly expensive place, hotel rates are actually quite modest compared to major American cities.
According to John Tisch, Chairman of Loews Hotels, and quite possibly the biggest advocate for the travel industry, the global tourism market will be booming for decades to come, and China will be one of the largest suppliers of new tourists. “Between 2000 and 2012, international trips by Chinese travelers grew more than eight-fold. By 2016, China will add another 34 million international passengers to the market,” said Tisch during a speech last month at the 35th Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference. “Last year alone Chinese travelers spent a whopping $102 billion, making China the largest spender in the international tourism market.”
Years ago there was a phrase in the international travel industry describing Chinese tourists - they "sleep cheap, shop expensive". Even today, shopping still dominates their spending with 34.1 percent of the total while traveling, followed by transportation at 21.6 percent and hotels at 14 percent, according to a report released by the China Tourism Academy in April. Though still comparatively low, Chinese spending on overseas hotels last year was 4 percentage points higher than that in 2011. Statistics show that Chinese travelers are becoming more willing to stay in medium-priced star-rated hotels rather than low-budget accommodations.
The top ten national tourism and hospitality industry associations yesterday officially launched Federation of Associations of Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH) at a ceremony at the ITC Maurya, New Delhi. This is the country’s first umbrella organisation of tourism and hospitality associations to address macro issues. Situated in the NCR, FAITH is a non-government, not-for-profit organisation. It is intended to be a ‘one common voice' for the tourism and hospitality industries, aimed at abetting tourism while evaluating opportunities and addressing challenges within the industry.