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May 29, 2015

The Priceline Group Announces Additional Investment in Ctrip

The Priceline Group Inc. (NASDAQ: PCLN) today announced that it will invest an additional $250 million in Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (NASDAQ: CTRP) ("Ctrip"), China's leading online travel company. The investment will be made via a convertible bond and Ctrip has granted permission to The Priceline Group to increase its ownership in Ctrip through the acquisition of Ctrip's American depositary shares in the open market so that, when combined with the shares issuable upon conversion of the new bond and the $500 million convertible bond issued to The Priceline Group in August 2014, The Priceline Group may hold up to 15% of Ctrip's outstanding shares.

The Priceline Group

May 11, 2015

Hilton Worldwide Unveils “First-of-its-Kind” International Partnership with ANA

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) today announced a global partnership with Japan's biggest airline, ANA, to introduce cutting-edge airline lounges and in-flight services that will raise the bar for the travel and hospitality industries worldwide. The initial phase of this alliance will run between June 1 and August 31, 2015 and is designed for both Japanese and international travelers to "Experience More" of the renowned Hilton hospitality when they next travel through the ANA Haneda or Narita lounges or embark on a flight from Tokyo to Honolulu.

April 30, 2015

Tune Hotels Group announces new company structure

As a brand that firmly believes that its people are the biggest asset of the company, Tune Hotels Group seeks to assign the right people according to their areas of expertise, to ensure the growth and continuity of the group.

Tune Hotels Group

March 20, 2015

Laucala Island Resort in Fiji archipelago parades DeepFlight Super Falcon Mark II

What can be more fascinating than spending a magnificent getaway at a luxury Fiji resort? What about exploring the seascapes of Fiji's Laucala Island in one of the world's most advanced miniature submarines DeepFlight Super Falcon Mark II? The island is home to one of just three such submarines in the world, and the presence of this Hawkes Ocean Technologies' DeepFlight Super Falcon offers the most amazing, unforgettable and safe underwater adventure for guests.

March 17, 2015

Hilton Expands Welcome Program for Chinese Travelers Globally

Hilton Worldwide today announced the expansion of Hilton Huanying (huān yίng) - a program that offers Chinese travelers a customized hospitality experience during their stay - to more than 110 Hilton Worldwide properties globally. As Chinese citizens make up the world's largest outbound travel market1 and are continually evolving in their needs, Hilton has updated the Huanying program amenities and service standards. These offerings meet the needs of the modern day Chinese traveler, while maintaining the comforts that harken back to home. With this expansion, Hilton Huanying - deriving its name from the Chinese word for 'welcome' - will now greet guests at participating hotels under brands including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts and DoubleTree by Hilton in more than 30 countries and 65 cities popular among Chinese travelers, including Tokyo, Seoul, London, Paris, New York and San Francisco.

March 17, 2015

Hilton Expands Welcome Program for Chinese Travelers Globally

Hilton Worldwide today announced the expansion of Hilton Huanying (huān yίng) – a program that offers Chinese travelers a customized hospitality experience during their stay – to more than 110 Hilton Worldwide properties globally. As Chinese citizens make up the world's largest outbound travel market1 and are continually evolving in their needs, Hilton has updated the Huanying program amenities and service standards. These offerings meet the needs of the modern day Chinese traveler, while maintaining the comforts that harken back to home. With this expansion, Hilton Huanying – deriving its name from the Chinese word for 'welcome' – will now greet guests at participating hotels under brands including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts and DoubleTree by Hilton in more than 30 countries and 65 cities popular among Chinese travelers, including Tokyo, Seoul, London, Paris, New York and San Francisco.

March 17, 2015

PolyU Study Finds High-speed Rail Boosts Chinese Domestic Tourism Demand

In pioneering study, Professor Hanqin Qiu of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and two co-authors have found that China's high-speed railway has increased domestic tourism demand. The researchers investigated the effects of the 1,070-kilometre Wuhan-Guangzhou stretch of the railway on domestic tourism receipts in three Chinese provinces, finding that it has produced significant benefits for tourism in Guangdong and Hunan, with Hubei lagging behind. Yet the overall situation, they suggest, broadly confirms that "transport infrastructure is a necessary precondition for the development of the tourism industry".

Hong Kong PolyU

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March 16, 2015

Key Areas in Revenue Management discussed at upcoming HSMAI Asia Revenue Optimisation Conference (ROC)

Distribution - The distribution landscape is always evolving and 2015 has started with a bang, or two! With the consolidation of the big brand OTA’s along with the emerging new channels, there is a lot for the revenue manager to think about. Things are developing so quickly that it is difficult to see how to adapt and select the right opportunities. The most successful hoteliers are adapting their distribution strategy in order to optimise revenue and profit from the different channels. If you’re not changing your distribution strategy this year, you might be falling behind; don’t expect the same results from a vastly different landscape.

HSMAI Asia Pacific

Singapore, Singapore

February 17, 2015

Dusit in strategic partnership with Japan's Prince Hotels

Distinguished Asian hospitality groups Dusit International and Prince Hotels (Japan) have entered into a strategic partnership that positions both companies to expand their reach in the region and beyond.

January 26, 2015

ISHC and HIFI Announce the 2015 Rising Star Award South Asia Winner

The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) and the Hotel Investment Forum India (HIFI) presented Nirupa Shankar with the 2015 Rising Star Award South Asia. As a Director for Brigade Hospitality Services, Shankar is responsible for business development, operations strategy and analytics. She has made a significant impact by reducing costs, improving company processes/policies and introducing new ways of managing assets.

December 17, 2014

UNWTO and UNESCO to organize first World Conference on Tourism and Culture

The First World Conference on Tourism and Culture will bring together, for the first time, Ministers of Tourism and Ministers of Culture from around the world, experts and stakeholders from both sectors to explore new models of partnership between tourism and culture (Siem Reap, Cambodia, 4-6 February 2015).

Siem Reap, Cambodia

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Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP)

December 15, 2014

Groundbreaking alliance between Accor and Huazhu (China Lodging) creates a hotel giant in China

Accor (CAC 40 – AC.FR) and Huazhu Hotels Group (also known as China Lodging Group – Nasdaq: HTHT) today sealed an extensive and long-term alliance to create the most prominent and diversified hotel company in China, with more than 2,000 hotels and the strongest pipeline in the country.

December 15, 2014

Jaideep Khanna to Lead New NSO for IHG as Director of Regional Sales, South West Asia

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has established a new National Sales Organisation (NSO) to support its growth plans in South West Asia (SWA). With a newly-formed team based across Delhi NCR, Mumbai and Bengaluru, the NSO will focus on developing strong relationships with domestic companies to drive business to the hotel group's 23 hotels across the region.

New Delhi, India

December 15, 2014

Hoteliers rethink traditional business model at Hong Kong summit

– The second-annual Hotel Management Asia Summit last month, which focused on challenging the existing hotel business model in preparation for the changing business environments, attracted 120 senior hoteliers who learned about innovative management, human resources, sales and marketing and performance evaluation strategies.

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

December 10, 2014

Questex and SACEOS to Host AMITE 2015 at Marina Bay Sands Singapore

SINGAPORE (Dec. 10, 2014) –The second-annual Asia Meeting and Incentive Travel Exchange (AMITE) will host leading meetings, incentives, conference and events (MICE) buyers from long-haul markets on July 1, 2015, at Marina Bay Sands Singapore.

December 2, 2014

Leading hoteliers discuss management strategies in Singapore

The recent Hotel Management Singapore Summit, organized by Questex LLC, welcomed 160 attendees from nine countries and regions and featured keynote speeches, panel discussions and exhibitor displays encompassing human resources, service culture and delivery, yield management, food & beverage services, design, business planning and forecasting.

Singapore, Singapore

December 2, 2014

UK Press Group Feted By Dorsett Hospitality International

As part of its continuing marketing efforts and to promote the destinations where its operations are located as well as to market its portfolio of hotels, Dorsett Hospitality International played host to a group of UK press.

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

November 18, 2014

Karma Royal Group Revamps Royal Resorts Brand

Royal Resorts, Asia's leading holiday ownership company owned by Karma Royal Group, is being revamped with a fresh new look after experiencing fast growth in three key destinations: Indonesia, primarily on the holiday island of Bali as well as in India and Thailand. The brand, renowned for its family-friendly, value-driven approach to hospitality, primarily offering tastefully furnished and well-appointed apartments in the world's most popular holiday destinations via an exclusive holiday membership programme, continues to win industry accolades whilst making its maiden foray into Europe recently by introducing the Royal Villea Village on the Greek holiday island of Crete.

Karma Royal Group

November 17, 2014

TripAdvisor and PATA Launch a New Community Education Programme for Destinations – DATA

TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site*, in partnership with the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and E-Tourism Frontiers announced today the launch of a new initiative to improve the way destinations use digital tools and content created by travellers. Known as DATA (Destination Academy with TripAdvisor), these regional events will bring together invited destinations to discuss the growing importance of digital platforms, tools and user-generated content in travel planning. With more and more consumers relying on content from 'fellow travellers' to plan their trips, it is vital for destinations to understand how this can be incorporated into their marketing strategies. DATA events will include training sessions, guided discussions, best digital practices, as well as analysis and trends from TripAdvisor.

Singapore, Singapore

November 14, 2014

5 Top Travel Trends Shaping Online Marketing in APAC

In Asia, where consumer trends are continuously shifting the way online travel brands build and market their product offerings, there is everything to play for. With votes now in from a recent EyeforTravel survey, which asked senior travel executives to share what they see as emerging opportunities in APAC, we outline five not-to -be-missed online marketing trends in travel right now.

Reuters Events (former EyeforTravel)

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)