ITB Asia 2017 kicks off highly-anticipated milestone event
Celebrating its 10th anniversary as Asia's Leading Travel Trade Show, ITB Asia 2017 has opened its doors today at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands.
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China’s travel apps on a growth path
Chinese consumers are far more smartphone and app-focused as they research and book their travel than their Western counterparts, with 60.3% using their smartphone as their main research device, versus 30.4% who mainly use a desktop or laptop finds the research.
W Maldives Partners with Reebok Women Brand to Redefine Perfection with #PerfectNever Campaign
W Maldives partners with the famous Reebok Women sports brand to host prominent influencers from seven countries, to redefine the notion of perfection via #PerfectNever campaign.
The Philippine Hospitality Summit
As per Philstar- July 2017- At least 10,000 hotel rooms are expected to open in the Philippines in the next five years, making the country one of the top 10 countries in Asia Pacific with the most hotel construction activities. Hotel, resort and casino in Philippines are now actively looking for cost effective solution provider who will help them meet this demand.
Amadeus and MTCO Launch Mekong Trends Aviation Seminar
Amadeus and the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) is jointly organising the first Mekong Trends Aviation Seminar, which is scheduled to take place in Bangkok on the 10th of October.
The Murray, Hong Kong Launches Its First Niccolo Lecture with World-renowned Trend Forecaster
The Murray, Hong Kong hosted its first Niccolo Lecture with international trend forecaster Cécile Poignant, editor of the influential Trend Tablet. Held at the House of Madison before an audience of industry innovators and media, Poignant presented an insightful lecture on 'The Future of Travel & Hospitality', exploring how travel will be defined in the future and how consumers will adapt to the changes.
Mantra Group Says Loyalty Is Big Business
Mantra Group has taken a personalised approach to its new guest loyalty program resulting in more than $10 million worth of bookings in its first six months. Mantra+ replaces the Group's former Club.CuSoon program and, according to Mantra Group's Chief Operating Officer Tomas Johnsson, the success in Mantra+ lies in personalised value.
Dusit International opens new Global Sales Office in India
Dusit International, one of Thailand's foremost hotel and property development companies, has opened a new Global Sales Office (GSO) in Mumbai, India, to promote Dusit Hotels & Resorts to the country's vast and fast-growing outbound travel market.
Artificial Intelligence to be focus of ITB Asia 2017 keynotes
Under the overarching conference theme of "The Future of Travel", the organisers of ITB Asia, Messe Berlin (Singapore), have announced that this year's keynote speeches will be delivered by industry leaders from IBM and Google, who will speak on the very latest trends in Artificial Intelligence (AI) including the impact, use and benefits of AI in the travel industry.
Deutsche Hospitality launches a WeChat presence in China
This month has seen Deutsche Hospitality open up an account with WeChat in China. WeChat is one of the country's leading mobile communication platforms and is used on a daily basis by more than 900 million smart phone owners. The app provides instant messaging and social media functions alongside numerous other services such as mobile payment.
New Zealand’s Natural Beauty Makes the Island Nation Ripe for Hospitality Industry Growth [Infographic]
In 2020, EVEN Hotel Auckland is slated to make its debut, marking the first time that the brand—which was homegrown by InterContinental Hotels Group to focus specifically on a consumer shift toward holistic wellness—will expand its reach outside of North America.
GBTA Kicks off India Conference in New Delhi
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry, kicked off GBTA Conference 2017 New Delhi today as part of its India Conference Series 2017. The annual flagship education and networking event for GBTA India, the conference will deliver a knowledge forum on best practices across the business travel lifecycle through a mix of panel discussions and presentations.
Tank Stream Hotel Becomes First Australian Hotel To Use Duetto’s Cloud-Based Revenue Strategy Solutions
Sydney's newest international hotel, the Tank Stream Hotel, has become the first hotel in Australia to use Duetto's pace-setting Revenue Strategy applications, complementing the hotel's commitment to offering cutting-edge technology to its guests.
Wealthy Walker Joins IBC Marketplace to Help Independent Hotels in India Manage Rates & Inventory
IBC (InnDependent Boutique Collection), a leading provider of hospitality technologies for independent hotels and alternative lodging, is working with Wealthy Walker Technologies to provide channel management services to IBC member hotels in India. Through this integration partnership, independent hotels and soft brands using the IBC hotel management platform can also use the Wealthy Walker channel manager to push daily rate and inventory updates to the various OTAs.
Radisson Blu Unveils ‘the Art Of Weddings’ Across India
Radisson Blu, the iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design, launches 'The Art of Weddings', a campaign created exclusively for the India market. Building on the brand's global 'Something Blu, A Wedding of a Kind' concept, the initiative will run across all of India's 34 Radisson Blu hotels. Aimed at establishing the upper-upscale brand as the venue of choice for weddings and bridal related events, 'The Art of Weddings' is targeted at new age Indian couples and brings together the finest names in wedding services for a truly elegant, stylish and sophisticated wedding experience. Special privileges such as food and beverage discounts and a bonus of 25,000 Club CarlsonSM Gold Points, will be extended to all wedding bookings made at Radisson Blu hotels across India during the campaign period.
The Inviting Nature of Filipino Culture Attracts Visitors to Islands [Infographic]
A noticeable part of Filipino cultures involves treating all guests as welcome visitors, whether they are foreigners or not. While the Philippines is notable for its food and the stunning tropical scenery that travelers find there, experts say it is the hospitality of this island nation that is driving word of mouth and attracting newcomers to this corner of the world.
Alibaba Group And Marriott International Announce Innovative Joint Venture To Redefine Travel Experience
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ("Alibaba") (NYSE: BABA) and Marriott International, Inc. ("Marriott International") (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced the establishment of a joint venture to redefine the travel experience for the hundreds of millions of Chinese consumers traveling abroad and domestically every year.
ITB Asia 2017 announces major partnership with Korea Tourism Organization
ITB Asia has secured a major partnership with the Korea Tourism Organization of Singapore (KTO). The memorandum of cooperation with Messe Berlin (Singapore) Pte Ltd, organisers of Asia's leading travel trade show, looks to boost Korea's appeal as a key destination place in Southeast Asia.
PolyU Study Finds Profound Changes in Chinese Visitor Profiles and Behaviour after Visa Liberalisation
The relaxation of visa regulations for mainland Chinese tourists visiting Hong Kong has dramatically increased the number of arrivals, almost completely changed the tourists' profiles and altered what they do once in the city, according to Ph.D. graduate Dr Anyu Liu and Professor Bob McKercher of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. In a recently published article the researchers highlight the extent of changes to visitor behaviour and satisfaction, and note that other countries wanting to adjust their visa regulations to exploit the huge potential of the Chinese tourism market should consider the Hong Kong example and plan ahead.
Revenue Strategy Forum Hong Kong Prepares Hoteliers for the Next Wave of Challenges
The smartest minds in hotel revenue management will convene 11 October for the third annual Revenue Strategy Forum (RSF) Hong Kong, to discuss ways hotels can optimize their pricing and distribution in the face of an increasingly dynamic marketplace and new industry challenges. Hotel ICON will host the daylong conference, which will feature insights from leading hospitality executives and the founders of co-host Duetto.