IHCL Launches A New Brand – SeleQtions
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), South Asia's largest hospitality company, today, announced the launch of a new hotel brand - "SeleQtions", which is a collection of named and distinctive properties.
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United States Embassy to Launch New Liaison Office in Myanmar within Hilton Nay Pyi Taw
Hilton (NYSE: HLT), together with the United States Embassy, jointly held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Embassy's U.S. liaison office in the capital city of Myanmar today. The groundbreaking ceremony took place in the presence of Ambassador Scot Marciel and Union Minister U Kyaw Tin, Union Minister for International Cooperation, Myanmar. When it completes in 2020, the U.S. liaison office will be housed within Hilton Nay Pyi Taw, which represented Hilton's entry into Myanmar when it opened in 2014.
By Max Starkov
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Mark Fancourt, Co-Founder & Principal Consultant, TRAVHOTECH
My view is that it's not a simple topic and there are several aspects to consider. 1 - On moving in to hotel space, this is a natural progression when tracking all of the existing OTA's. Over time all of the third party players will broaden their capabilities into other markets, although all will be secondary to search engine powered travel platforms such as Google.
Alessandro Inversini, Professor in Marketing, EHL
AirBnB is clearly a phenomenon that is disrupting the hospitality industry as we know it. I am not sure if this can be classified as a “friend or foe” but to me it is clear that the dramatic rise of this type of lodging should pose some real questions to hoteliers.
Martin Soler, Partner, Soler & Associates
Looking at competition from the standpoint of how it is hurting profits is never a great way to look at it. That rates can't be raised is a good thing for guests. The question of the acquisition and Airbnb's intention is: what can it bring to the customer.
Australia: Expedia takes first step to end rate parity clauses
The company has bowed to industry pressure and taken action independently of any government or authority edict to waive its contracted narrow-rate parity.
PolyU Study Revealed Mainland Chinese Visitors’ Motivations for Shopping
Mainland Chinese tourists visiting Hong Kong tend to visit different shopping outlets to buy luxury goods according to their different motivations, conclude Dr Sam Kim 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 revealed that mainland tourists who shop for luxury goods are motivated by "materialism, a desire for social status or to conform with others", and these differences in their nature influence not only what they buy, but where they buy.
Rosewood Hong Kong Scales To New Heights In Luxury...
Four minutes after they flung their doors wide open, we arrived at Hong Kong's newest hotel, the Rosewood Hong Kong, with a full entourage of hotel managers at the entrance enthusiastically welcoming their guests for the first time.
By Terence Ronson, Founder & Managing Director, Pertlink Limited
Ctrip signs China-focused Distribution Agreement with Millennium Hotels and Resorts
Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (Nasdaq: CTRP), one of China's largest integrated travel services companies ("Ctrip"), today signed an agreement with upscale global hoteliers Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) to develop a global distribution strategy promoting MHR properties to Ctrip's 300 million strong customer base.
ITB: The world’s leading travel trade show makes its way to South Asia in 2020 with ITB India
Messe Berlin, one of the world's leading trade fair companies, announced today that it will be organising the inaugural ITB India in 2020. The 3-day business-to-business travel trade show and convention will take place at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, India, from 15 to 17 April 2020. The show will bring together key travel industry leaders and buyers from cities across India, and international exhibitors from the MICE, leisure and corporate sectors. ITB India will also have a Hosted Buyers' Programme that will cater to buyers from first, second, and third tier cities in India.
Envoy by Four Seasons: First Collaboration of 2019 Announced
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world's leading luxury hospitality company, today announced its first Envoy by Four Seasons collaboration for 2019. Launched in November 2018, Envoy by Four Seasons is a pioneering program reimagining the influencer space through a creative and distinctive approach to storytelling. Since the program's launch, more than one thousand world-class artists, storytellers and content creators across a variety of mediums including photography, filmmaking, music, poetry, visual art and dance have applied for the coveted title of 'Envoy', and the opportunity to use their storytelling craft to connect Four Seasons guests, and the world, to the experiences Four Seasons can create.
Hyatt And Homeinns Enter Into Strategic Joint Venture To Expand Footprint Across China
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and BTG Hotels (Group) Co., Ltd. (Shanghai Stock Exchange: 600258) announced today affiliates of Hyatt and Homeinns Hotel Group (affiliated with BTG Hotels which is also named BTG Homeinns Hotels Group) have entered a strategic joint venture to create a new hospitality brand. The brand, to be named later, is aimed at meeting the evolving needs and aspirations of a growing number of young travelers in the upper-midscale segment in China, providing them with a seamless and premium travel experience.
Torrens University Australia and ARMA launch online qualification in revenue management
Torrens University Australia has announced that it is collaborating with the Australian Revenue Management Association (ARMA) to develop a formal qualification in revenue management.
Yatra Partners With Agoda to Offer Indian Hotels to International Travellers
Yatra Online, Inc. (NASDAQ: YTRA) (OTCQX: YTROF), one of India's leading online travel companies, has entered into a strategic partnership with Agoda, a part of Booking Holdings (Nasdaq: BKNG), to offer its Indian hotel rooms to Agoda's global travellers. Under this agreement, Agoda, one of the world's fastest growing online travel agents (OTA), will now have access to Yatra.com's inventory of more than 100,000 accommodation options in over 1300+ Indian cities and towns.
Direct Booking Summit: Asia-Pacific announces venue, agenda and first speakers
The inaugural Direct Booking Summit: Asia-Pacific will take place in The Fullerton Hotel Singapore on February 27-28. The event, hosted by Triptease, will bring together hoteliers from across the region to discuss practical strategies to increase the number of bookings that come directly through the hotel website (as opposed to through online travel agents, or 'OTAs'). The conference will specifically address regional challenges such as the problem of rogue wholesale rates, mobile UX challenges and the struggle to maintain rate parity in a fragmented OTA market.
Okada Manila Selects Rainmaker Solution Suite to Drive Guest Bookings, Outperform Competitors and Increase Profitability
The Rainmaker Group today announced that Okada Manila has selected a comprehensive solution suite, including guestrev®, grouprev®, revcaster® and revintel®, to optimize hotel revenue and drive competitive advantage at the 993-room world-class luxury property. The agreement marks Rainmaker's expansion in the Asia-Pacific hospitality market.
Hilton hotels throughout Malaysia launches WORK HARD - PLAY HARD
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) hotels throughout Malaysia launches WORK HARD - PLAY HARD, a new look at meetings and events ensuring your event is as beneficial to your company as it is to you.
Expedia Group Data: Insights into Chinese Travelers’ Hotel Habits and Preferences
- Expedia Group and Ipsos, a leading market research company, released findings from the Hotels.com™ Chinese International Travel Monitor (CITM) survey. The survey reveals hotel booking habits and preferences for the world's largest travel population, providing enormous potential for U.S. hotels to adapt to the evolving demands of Chinese travelers.
Lux Resorts to branch out with new brand
Called Salt, the new brand will be a sister proposition to Lux Resorts and Tamassa, with all three now siting under the newly created umbrella of The Lux Collective, overseen by chief executive Paul Jones, who has spearheaded the vision for Salt.
AI, biometrics and blockchain set to dominate discussion at ITB Asia 2018
ITB Asia, 'Asia's Leading Travel Trade Show', will focus on the interdependence of travel and technology this year, under the overarching conference theme of "Travel Reimagined". Key leaders in travel and tech will provide profound insights on the major trends provoking disruption across the travel industry whilst analysing how companies are innovating to stay ahead. Hosted at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Marina Bay Sands, the conference will take place from 17 - 19 October 2018.
Westin Hotels & Resorts Announces the Appointment of Huang Xuan as New Well-being Brand Advocate of Greater China
Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, has announced the appointment of Huang Xuan as the new well-being brand advocate for Greater China. As part of his appointment, Huang Xuan will be featured in a new brand campaign video available in-room at all Westin hotels in China. The collaboration aims to further underscore the Westin brand's approach to wellness and encourage an active lifestyle, helping guests prioritize well-being even on the road.
Airbnb launches Great Wall of China sleepover contest
Considered one of the top architectural marvels of all time, the Great Wall of China draws millions of travelers to its fabled stones every year.And now, for the first time in thousands of years, it will host open-air sleepovers.Well, for a few lucky travelers anyways.Home rental website Airbnb has just launched a new contest called "Night at the Great Wall," in which four people and their guests will sleep in a custom-designed "home" set in one of the UNESCO-listed structure's towers.Judging by the photos of the set-up provided by Airbnb, the once-in-a-lifetime experience will be quite spectacular -- provided it doesn't rain.