Sales & Marketing Asia Pacific News

March 22, 2021

Thai Hotel Owners And CEOS Unite At TTF 2021 To Chart The Future Course Of The Thai Tourism Industry

More than 400 tourism leaders and industry gurus gathered in Bangkok today - in a safe and socially-distanced format - for the 10th annual edition of the Thailand Tourism Forum 2021 (TTF), Thailand's premier travel, tourism and hospitality powwow.Hosted at Conrad Hotel Bangkok on Monday 22nd March 2021, and organised by C9 Hotelworks hospitality consulting group, this year's TTF took place amid the biggest crisis tourism has ever faced: the COVID-19 global pandemic.

C9 Hotelworks Ltd.

Thailand

Press Release

March 15, 2021

The Hong Kong Tourism Board Announces Strategies To Drive Tourism Recovery And Sustainable Development

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced a series of flexible short-term and medium-to-long-term strategies to prepare for the return of tourists, attract high-yield visitors, and drive the sustainable growth of the tourism industry.

Hong Kong Tourism Board

Hong Kong (SAR)

Press Release

February 23, 2021

SHTM Research says Social media may be the best way for luxury hotels to tap in to China’s enormous consumer market

Social media may be the best way for luxury hotels to tap in to China's enormous consumer market, according to a groundbreaking study co-authored by Mr Xinhai Mou, Dr Lisa Gao of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and a co-author. The global luxury sector is growing, and in an era of information overload, platforms such as WeChat and YouTube enable hotel managers to bring luxury experiences vividly to life. Drawing on a sample of affluent Chinese consumers, the researchers show how luxury hotel managers can develop curated social media content to meet the needs of the world's biggest market for luxury travel.

Hong Kong PolyU

China

Press Release

February 11, 2021

Despite domestic travel deterrents, Chinese New Year tourism to continue, says GlobalData

Despite cash incentives to stay home, extensive testing requirements and the launch of digital parades, many Chinese tourists are still likely to travel for the Chinese New Year - the largest and most widely celebrated event across the country, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

GlobalData Plc

China

Press Release

January 5, 2021

Mekong Tourism Forum postponed to September 2021

The member governments of the Greater Mekong Subregion agreed at the recent 46th GMS Tourism Working Group Meeting on December 3rd, 2020 to postpone the Mekong Tourism Forum in Bagan, Myanmar. The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) has been working closely with the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism of Myanmar to plan the annual flagship tourism conference in the Greater Mekong subregion. The forum has been postponed three times so far, originally planned to be hosted on April 28-29, 2020, then August 25-26, 2020, and then February 25-26, 2021.

Cambodia

Press Release

January 4, 2021

Trends That Shaped The New Age Of Travel In 2020

2020 has been one of change, which has altered the tourism and hospitality landscape forever. Health, hygiene and social distancing have been shaping travel, with reports indicating that over 90 percent people view health and safety as a key consideration; with over 80 percent travelers gravitating towards reputed brands for their travel plans. With around 90 percent people keen to resume travel, more and more travellers have been exploring the myriad beauty of India, leading to a rise in domestic travel. Here are some of the key trends that have carved the path of travel this 2020.

IHCL

India

Press Release

December 15, 2020

How City Hotels Are Getting Creative Ahead Of Holiday Season

Delivering unique and memorable guest experiences and offers is helping put hotels in Australia's gateway cities on travellers radars as international border closures force them to adjust their plans, but state travel restrictions lift.

JLL

Australia

Ad Guide

The next-gen metrics that move hotel P&L

Hotel tech has changed what's possible – and measurable. RevPAR and ADR aren't enough; discover the metrics that really matter.

Mews

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Why Hospitality Net Leads B2B in Hospitality

Learn what makes us the industry-leader in what we do.

Hospitality Net

Opinion Article

December 14, 2020

HVS Monday Musings: Price Wars In The Indian Hotels Sector During The COVID Era

The gradual revival of demand in the past few weeks is ushering in a new era of price war tactics in the Indian hotels sector. Hotels are resorting to drastic rate cuts in their quest to attract guests and stay afloat during these trying times. Price wars are not a new phenomenon in the sector and our experience says that this is not the best strategy as it often results in more pain than gain.

By Dipti Mohan and Mandeep Lamba

India

Press Release

November 25, 2020

Challenges In China’s Grand National Strategy For Modernisation Its Tourism Offering

Tourism is a core, but highly volatile, component of China's grand national strategy for modernisation, according to Dr Eric Chan of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and a co-author in a recently published research paper. The researchers find that less developed areas in particular desperately need to retain people and resources to strengthen their tourism offering. Drawing on a rich dataset of personal narratives, the study sheds light on the emerging phenomenon of urban-rural migration and offers guidance for rural destinations on strategically planning tourism employment and entrepreneurship. The findings may empower individuals to realise the Chinese dream of personal achievement and help less developed areas attract and retain capital for sustainable tourism development.

Hong Kong PolyU

China

Press Release

November 18, 2020

ITB India goes all-virtual for 2021 Event

Due to the ongoing travel restrictions and the circumstances around the current pandemic situation, ITB India organiser has decided to hold the inaugural ITB India 2021 as an entirely virtual event, set to take place from 7 - 9 April 2021. The new event format provides exhibitors and attendees with both maximum safety and planning certainty. The virtual show welcomes over 400 Indian and Southeast Asian buyers from MICE, Corporate and Leisure sectors. ITB India 2021 Virtual will be hosted on ITB Community in Asia (ITB Community), which is a one of a kind, unrivaled 24/7 experience for trade professionals to forge connections, strike conversations with industry peers and do business all-year-round.

ITB Berlin

India

Press Release

November 17, 2020

Singapore Tourism Board and Trip.com Group forge three-year global partnership to co-market Singapore; Trip.com Group sets up International Headquarters in Singapore

he Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Trip.com Group today signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding to jointly market Singapore as the destination of choice for travellers, and to enhance visitors' experience in Singapore. In addition, Trip.com Group announced that it has set up its International Headquarters (IHQ) in Singapore.

TRIP.com

Singapore, Singapore

Press Release

November 11, 2020

TravelRevive to bring back the physical MICE experience

TravelRevive, powered by ITB Asia and Singapore Tourism Board (STB), will be held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore, from 25-26 November 2020.

ITB Berlin

Singapore

Press Release

October 20, 2020

New Hospitality Brand Azumi To Launch In Japan

Adrian Zecha, Founder of Aman, alongside Japanese hospitality group Naru Developments, announce the launch of their new brand Azumi. The brand will offer a fresh take on the Japanese ryokan by combining the wholehearted, personal hospitality that characterizes a traditional stay with the best elements of the global hotel experience. The first Azumi property is scheduled to open in the Setouchi Region of Japan in Spring 2021.

Naru Developments

Japan

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Why Hospitality Net Leads B2B in Hospitality

Learn what makes us the industry-leader in what we do.

Hospitality Net

External Article

October 14, 2020

Expedia’s Drew Bowering on emerging travel trends

As our industry starts to welcome early signs of recovery, at least domestically while bubble plans accelerate across the Tasman, now is a critical time for us to analyse the long-term impact on traveller booking behaviours in the wake of the pandemic.

hotelmanagement.com.au

Australia

Press Release

October 5, 2020

TravelRevive to debut this November in a brand-new format

TravelRevive - which will take place live from 25-26 November, 2020, at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, will bring together the travel industry to exchange ideas, bridge knowledge gaps, and reimagine how the future of travel will look like. TravelRevive will be the first pilot tradeshow to trial the newly developed prototype for safe business events, safe itineraries and digital enablers in Singapore.

ITB Berlin

Singapore

Press Release

September 29, 2020

Travel For India - An Initiative By IHCL On World Tourism Day

MUMBAI: On the occasion of World Tourism Day, Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), South Asia's largest hospitality company, has launched #TravelForIndia - a campaign to inspire safe travel and help rebuild the tourism and hospitality industry that touches millions of lives. In line with the Government's 'Vocal for Local' vision, #TravelForIndia aims at driving awareness about the importance of domestic tourism and its impact on livelihoods. With a number of initiatives supporting indigenous tourism in the pipeline, #TravelForIndia was kick-started with a special video today, celebrating the incredible diversity of India whilst spreading a message of optimism, hope and unity in solidarity of its vast ecosystem.

IHCL

India

External Article

September 25, 2020

Singapore hopes artificial intelligence will help boost its tourism industry

Singapore is gradually reopening its borders again after months of coronavirus travel restrictions.

cnbc.com

Singapore, Singapore

Press Release

September 16, 2020

Rediscover The Heritage Of Raffles Hotel Singapore In ‘A Life Intertwined’ By Resident Historian, Leslie Danker

Raffles Hotel Singapore today released a new book, 'A Life Intertwined', by Resident Historian, Leslie Danker, marking the hotel's 133rd birthday. Produced with the support of the National Heritage Board (NHB), the aptly-named memoir recounts the rich history and heritage of the iconic property through Danker's collection of mementos and trivia, as well as interesting anecdotes from his 48-year career at the hotel.

Accor

Singapore

Press Release

September 9, 2020

Virtual Destination Mekong Summit provides actionable insights for travel and tourism industry during COVID-19

The 1st Destination Mekong Summit was organized virtually by UNWTO Affiliate Member Strategies as a lead partner of Destination Mekong in partnership with the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office on 25 August 2020. Nearly 1,500 registered attendees from over 100 countries joined the virtual conference on Zoom with an additional 500 following the live stream on YouTube and the event website. "With the topic "Balanced Tourism Recovery for a Better Future", the Summit had the objective to answer burning questions, offer actionable suggestions on how to survive these challenging times, and best prepare for an accelerated recovery.", explained Mr. Jens Thraenhart, Executive Director of the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office, and chair of the summit

Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO)

Thailand

Supplier News

September 9, 2020

Meeting Expectations: 5 Things Australian Planners Should Consider As Meetings & Events Resume

Between the devastating bushfires and the coronavirus pandemic, it has been a difficult year for meetings and events in Australia so far. Companies have had to adapt by moving some meetings online - but virtual interactions aren't a perfect substitute for face-to-face meetings. It's harder to sustain people's attention and form meaningful connections in a virtual setting or make employees feel valued and motivated in a way that can be achieved through an incentive trip.

CWT

Australia