PATA and GBTA signed an MOU to co-develop the corporate travel component of PATA Travel Mart 2027 in Macao, combining buyer networks, knowledge forums, and joint marketing.
Holiday Inn Express Australia launches a limited-edition pillow with built-in speakers playing breakfast-inspired white noise tracks, available at all ANZ properties from August to November 2026.
Millennium Hotels and Resorts partners with HXE's digital MICE platform to tap into a network of 400,000+ corporate clients and drive qualified meetings and events demand across its 145-property global portfolio.
A judge for HSMAI Commercial Awards Asia Pacific 2026 shares what separates winning submissions: evidence of durable systems over individual heroics, honest friction, and outcome-linked metrics.
Hilton's "It Matters Where You Stay" campaign returns with brand ambassador Deepika Padukone, shot at Conrad Bengaluru, targeting India's growing market as Hilton aims for 400 hotels in the country.
MIMARU reports nearly 80% of guests at its Tokyo Shinjuku property during marathon season are race participants, reflecting a growing trend of travelers building Japan holidays around marathon events.
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives earns TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice 2026, placing it in the top 10% of hotels globally, backed by guest praise for marine experiences, dining, and personalized service.
EDITION Hotels launched a six-episode mini-drama filmed across its three Greater China properties, marking the brand's 10th anniversary in the region and the opening of The Dali EDITION.
Centara introduces signature touchpoints including sleep rituals, family activities, and local cultural collaborations across its Thailand-based hotel portfolio.
Centara Hotels Resorts promotes Thailand as a stable travel destination amid global uncertainty, highlighting safety standards and cultural experiences.
IHG launches three commercial engines in Greater China to capture business travel recovery, combining network expansion with digital tools and loyalty benefits.
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is proud to announce that three of its senior executives have been recognised at the prestigious IAA Awards for Listed Companies 2025, organised by the Investment Analysts Association (IAA). The honours reflect Centara’s strong leadership, sound financial management, and commitment to transparency and good governance.The awards presented to Centara executives are as follows:
UN Tourism has joined together public and private sector actors to commit to take concrete steps to advance women’s empowerment in tourism.
Women’s empowerment is being placed at the heart of tourism development through a new collaboration between UN Tourism and the Almaty Tourism Bureau.
The very best of resort hospitality has always involved strong storytelling wherein guests are invited to participate in experiences they wouldn’t be able to enjoy quite the same way anywhere else. While this may be obvious, in practice the development and maintenance of the programming that underpins this sense of place requires a ton of work and a passion for continuous property evolution.
To celebrate their long-standing partnership, Accor - the AFL’s Official Accommodation Partner - has teamed up with the league to launch a bold new campaign, Stay Where the Players Stay, playfully positioning its hotels as the preferred choice for players and fans alike.
Organised by the Singapore Hotel Association (SHA), and supported by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) as well as Workforce Singapore (WSG), the second edition of Hospitality Exchange (HX 2025) took place today at Hilton Singapore Orchard, bringing together over 300 hoteliers, trade partners and industry stakeholders.
IHG Hotels & Resorts officially launches its LINE MiniApp in Japan, offering more ways for guests to make hotel bookings and connect to IHG One Rewards via their preferred digital platforms.
Cvent, a global industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, successfully hosted the fourth edition of Cvent Accelerate Sydney at The Fullerton Hotel on Wednesday, 16 July 2025. The event attracted over 460 event planners, marketers, and hospitality professionals, setting a new attendance record and highlighting the growing momentum in the MICE industry.
Luxury consumption in China is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by younger, more dynamic consumers and evolving preferences that go beyond traditional notions of wealth display. This shift is particularly evident in the hospitality sector, where luxury hotels now cater to a deeper desire for sensory and emotional experiences. Despite this growing demand, however, research to date has shed little light on how sensory stimulation shapes luxury hotel experiences or how cultural factors influence consumers’ responses to luxury. Working with a co-author, Professor Kam Hung and Professor Cathy Hsu of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) explore the multi-sensory dimensions of luxury consumption. Their findings offer guidance for hoteliers seeking to craft meaningful and memorable experiences for their guests.