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April 23, 2020

Radisson Hotels Launches #RadissonCares In India To Recreate Memorable Moments At Home

As India unites against COVID-19 and continues to brave through a nation-wide lockdown, Radisson Hotels today announced the launch of #RadissonCares in India; a campaign that leverages the Group's expertise across a range of service areas to make a positive difference in the lives of its guests.

Radisson Hotel Group

India

March 30, 2020

Japan’s Olympics Delay Could Cost $6 Billion Including Hit to Tourism

Japan's Olympic delay has upended years of careful planning by organizers and spawned costly headaches for small businesses, hotels and even pro baseball teams, compounding a $12 billion price tag.

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Japan

Opinion Article

March 17, 2020

What hotels can learn from Hong Kong's response to COVID-19

The hotel industry is facing a generational crisis at the hands of COVID-19, and it will likely get worse before it gets better. However, even during these hard times, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks to rapid responses, many countries in Asia are already starting to see a recovery in their hotels’ direct bookings, and are regaining control and predictability around their digital marketing strategies. After comprehensive analysis of our hotel data from the start of the year, we’ve identified the countries, trends, and tactics to help hoteliers from US and Europe navigate such uncertain times.

By Rob Funnell, Content & Product Marketing Executive, Triptease

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

March 4, 2020

Choice CEO urges hotels to win over OTA business

Choice Hotels Asia-Pac CEO, Trent Fraser, has encouraged the company's franchisee members to treat online travel agents as "frenemies" and to encourage guests to book future stays directly in an effort to minimise commission bills.

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Australia

December 16, 2019

Growth or Authenticity? A Difficult Choice for Rural Tourism in China

Owners of small business accommodation in rural China face a difficult choice over whether to expand or retain their authenticity, according to the findings of a study by Dr Honggen Xiao of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and his co-researchers. In a recently published study, the researchers aim to settle a long-standing debate over whether business expansion is beneficial or harmful to rural tourism businesses, and conclude that entrepreneurs must make a "trade-off" between "enhancing guest experience and achieving economic goals" because growth brings both advantages and disadvantages.

Hong Kong PolyU

China

The next-gen metrics that move hotel P&L

December 12, 2019

The biggest challenge facing Booking.com and other OTAs

Speaking at the Travel Tech. Summit 2019 in Sydney last week, Tracey Foxall said it was vital for Booking.com to build the connected trip in order to stay relevant.

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Australia

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Hospitality Net

October 22, 2019

Agoda CEO on moving beyond accommodation and forging unorthodox partnerships

Singapore-based travel platform Agoda says it is focusing on finding the "best inventory" for its customers, operating with the "best tech" and fending off the intense competition in Asia armed with the "best weapons."There's a theme there.In a wide-ranging interview at WiT Singapore 2019 with WiT's founder Yeoh Siew Hoon, Agoda's CEO John Wroughton Brown, shared his thoughts on Asia, new products, forming "unorthodox" partnerships and the future.As far as Brown is concerned, the competition that his company faces in Asia is so intense that it prepares it for any battle anywhere else.And it does not need to swing a "dragon glass dagger or a light sabre" to ward off the competition amid "enemies" coming from all directions.

Phocuswright

October 16, 2019

The 29th Hotel Plus - HDE to be Held in Shanghai from 27 to 29 April 2020

The 29th edition of Hotel Plus - HDE, a 3-day-long event comprising expo, forum, award ceremony and gala dinner, will be held at Shanghai New International Expo Centre in April 2020. The show will expand the section of commercial property, while greater focus will be given to hospitality design, hotel supplies and smart hotel technology.

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Shanghai, China

October 16, 2019

ITB Asia continues to break records with exhibitor numbers at all time high

ITB Asia, 'Asia's leading travel trade show' opened its doors today at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Over the next three days from 16 - 18 October 2019, the show will see organisations from across the travel industry gathering to establish high-quality contacts and conduct business.

Singapore, Singapore

Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO)

October 14, 2019

Mekong Innovative Startups in Tourism (MIST) 2019 Winners Announced

The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office today announced the winners among the 10 innovative startups from across the Mekong Region, which competed in the Mekong Innovative Startups in Tourism (MIST) competition on 9 October 2019.

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Hospitality Net

October 8, 2019

Messe Berlin (Singapore) launches Travel Tech Asia 2020 to meet growing travel tech sector

Messe Berlin (Singapore), one of the world's leading trade fair companies, announced that it will be organising the inaugural Travel Tech Asia 2020 in Singapore. The 3-day conference will take place from 21 to 23 October 2020 at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands. Travel Tech Asia is under ITB Asia's umbrella of events and will be co-located with ITB Asia and MICE Show Asia in 2020, bringing together the largest travel showcase yet in Asia.

September 6, 2019

The World's Most-Visited City Is Bangkok

Mastercard has released its Global Destination Cities Index, which ranks 200 cities around the world with the most international visitors. The list is based on the card issuer's proprietary analysis of publicly available spending data and visitor numbers. The results, which include information on the most-visited cities as well as consumers' spending habits, are telling.

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Bangkok, Thailand

August 29, 2019

Messe Berlin appoints Indo-German Chamber of Commerce as event organiser of inaugural ITB India

Messe Berlin, one of the top ten trade fair and event organisers worldwide, is pleased to announce its cooperation with the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) for organising the inaugural ITB India for the year 2020. The cooperation was formalised in in Berlin, Germany, by Dirk Hoffmann, Chief Financial Officer of Messe Berlin, Dr. Martin Buck, Senior Vice President, Travel & Logistics, Messe Berlin and Bernhard Steinrücke, Director General of IGCC. Messe Berlin (Singapore) will be supporting in organising this premier event in India. With its leading trade show, ITB Asia, it participates in the fastest-growing markets and has been a trendsetter in the Asian tourism world for eleven years now. "Our intention was to introduce the strong and successful ITB brand to the Indian market. We are pleased to have the vast network and expertise of IGCC at our side, which has over 60 years of experience in developing markets in India. ITB India is the product of our strategic partnership. Together we will establish ITB India as the leading travel trade show in India", said Dirk Hoffmann, Chief Financial Officer, Messe Berlin.

India

MGM Resorts International

August 23, 2019

MGM Resorts Reaffirms Commitment To Pursuing Integrated Resort In Osaka, Japan

LAS VEGAS, - MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ("MGM Resorts" or the "Company") today released the following statement from Jim Murren, Chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International:

Osaka, Japan

August 14, 2019

Inaugural MICE Show Asia 2019 Conference to focus on “Winning the Hearts of MICE Buyers”

The inaugural MICE Show Asia, taking place alongside ITB Asia 2019 in Singapore between 16-18 October, will have as its theme 'Winning the Hearts of MICE Buyers.' Across three days, more than 30 speakers from Convention and Visitor Bureaus (CVB), MICE buyer organisations, MICE tech companies and start-ups, will discuss topics ranging from events organisation and management, technological applications to trends forecasting and challenging conventional practices.

August 12, 2019

Accor’s Love Hotels Deal in Singapore Raises Eyebrows — and Admiration

Accor Hotels caught the Singapore hotel industry by surprise with its latest deal with Global Premium Hotels, which operates Fragrance Hotel, a low budget brand that has a tinge of sleaze as many of its properties rent by the hour and are commonly used for sex.

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July 26, 2019

Hyatt and Hilton Are Taking Different Branding Approaches Inside China

Global hotel chains are going beyond kettles and congee to warm the hearts of Chinese domestic travelers, a market worth a reported $734 billion (RMB5.05 trillion) last year.

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China

July 19, 2019

Discover the New You at niu&nau

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), South Asia's largest hospitality company, announces the launch of its new salon brand, niu&nau. The unisex salons will present a re-imagined experience with distinctive design and cutting-edge treatments delivered by professional stylists and therapists. Housed at Taj Lands End, Mumbai, the first niu&nau will open its doors today.

IHCL

Mumbai, India

Opinion Article

July 16, 2019

The True Spell of Magic that Lies Behind Singapore's Success

In May 2019, IMD issued the last World's most competitive economies and Singapore ranked first. Now, what are the factors that allowed an island city-state, in Southeast Asia, to go from a developing country to a developed country and from it to the most competitive economy in roughly one generation period of time?

By Giuliano Bianchi, Co-director of Quantitas Institute and Associate Professor of Economics, EHL