PolyU study recommends creating integrated tourism cluster brand for the Greater Bay Area

Tourism is considered a key industry in the Greater Bay Area (GBA), which sets its sights on becoming a world-leading destination. The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today released its policy study findings on the strategies and potential for creating an integrated brand tourism cluster by leveraging the strengths of the cities within GBA. The study has been supported by the Public Policy Research Funding Scheme of the HKSAR Government.

2025 IHG Greater China Expo Wraps with Resounding Success

As IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) marks its 50th anniversary in Greater China and celebrates its milestone of 800 open hotels, the group officially launched its first major event of the year — “Let’s make travel easy” 2025 IHG Greater China Expo in Shenzhen, Beijing, and Shanghai. It empowers business travel by focusing on collaboration, digital empowerment, and mutual growth.

Marriott Hotels Launches “Wonderful Hospitality For Your Heartfelt Smile” Campaign in Greater China

Marriott Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of more than 30 extraordinary hotel brands, recently launched the "Wonderful Hospitality For Your Heartfelt Smile" brand campaign in Greater China. The campaign kicks off with five engaging videos starring popular Chinese comedians Yan Peilun, Zhang Youwei, Liu Yang, and Zhu Meiji, who shine a bright spotlight on Marriott’s signature hospitality through the delightful lens of comedy and laughter. The five campaign videos capture everyday moments at Marriott Hotels, from the front office associates who anticipate guest needs to exceptional, in-house dining experiences crafted with passion and care.

2024 India Accommodation Barometer: Key Trends and Insights

2024 has been a standout year for Indian hoteliers, with positive sentiments expressed by survey respondents across all major economic metrics. Twothirds of Indian accommodations reported good or very good business performance over the past six months, reflecting a substantial improvement from 2023 when the Barometer survey was first conducted. In comparison, only half of accommodations expressed similar optimism last year.

Dusit international and Saigontourist Group sign MOU to boost tourism development in Thailand and Vietnam

Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Saigontourist Group, one of Vietnam’s largest multi-service travel corporations, to drive tourism development in Thailand and Vietnam through strategic promotions, enhanced services, and the creation of innovative tourism products.

Explore Global Careers in Hospitality and Beyond with AHA Vietnam and Club Med

"Career" has taken on a new meaning for young professionals today. A 2022 McKinsey report highlighted that young people now prioritize well-being and job compatibility, seeking roles that align with their values. For them, a “successful career path” goes beyond earning money – it’s about personal growth, positive experiences, and joy in life. This shift has made working abroad increasingly appealing for young people in Vietnam. But can they find these opportunities in international workplaces, especially in the service industry? While many may view manual labor or contract work as the quickest route to working abroad, there are far more rewarding career paths to explore.

Mind The Gap: Diversity Leaders Confirmed To Speak At Hospitality’s Biggest Gender Equality Event

Phuket Hotels Association, the non-profit organisation of hoteliers focused on creating a positive future for Phuket, and C9 Hotelworks, the award-winning hospitality consultancy, have confirmed the final line-up of speakers and moderators for this year’s edition of “Mind the Gap: Women & Diversity in Hospitality”, including some of the industry’s most inspiring female executives, entrepreneurs and diversity leaders.

Travel Tech Asia 2024 records highest exhibition space sold and unveils stunning line of bellwether speakers

Travel Tech Asia 2024, co-located with ITB Asia and MICE Show Asia, will take place from 23 to 25 October 2024 at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore. The show has already sold more exhibition spaces than last year with bigger and more Travel Tech exhibitors. Key exhibitors include Hotelbeds, Agoda, Go Global Travel, TBO Holidays, Korea Tourism Startup Center, Juniper Travel Technology, Convergent International Travel, Travel Compositor, SiteMinder, DerbySoft, Archipelago International, 11-Infotech System, LY.com,Airalo, Guangdong Qiyouji International Travel, Green Motion International, LianLian Pay and YeePay. And top bellwether speakers from Agoda, D-EDGE Hospitality Solutions, Sabre Corporation, Booking.com and Millennium Hotels and Resorts.

Introducing the World’s Coolest Commute: Fairfield by Marriott is Looking for an Aspiring Road Trip Reporter

Do you love Japan and are craving an adventure beyond the usual tourist spots? It’s time to embark on an opportunity of a lifetime! Fairfield by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today launches a month-long search for its first-ever ‘Road Trip Reporter’, to co-develop content about the unrivaled adventures that await across Japan’s sprawling, less-traveled countryside.

BYD Lofts Grows Revenues by 15 Percent with IDeaS G3 RMS

IDeaS, a SAS company and the world’s leading provider of hotel revenue management software and services, announced today that BYD Lofts Boutique Hotel & Serviced Apartments had grown its property revenues by 15 percent with IDeaS G3 Revenue Management System (RMS) after adopting the system to automate daily pricing activity and enhance its commercial strategies.

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) Reveals 2024 Japanese Market Travel Trends At Its First Tokyo CEO Conference

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, revealed key 2024 Japanese travel and tourism trends at its global CEO conference this week. Staged in Japan for the first time, the CEOs of more than 40 GHA hotel brands and media gathered at HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU in Tokyo to hear insights into the preferences and behaviours of Japanese travellers.