Hotel investors remain focused on gateway cities such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Sydney and Melbourne, as they offer positive tourism and trading fundamentals while the long-term demand and supply is in balance. Investors also continue to seek opportunistic investments in key emerging tourism markets such as Vietnam.
The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC), in partnership with the Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP) is now accepting nominations for the Rising Star Award Asia Pacific to be presented at HICAP on 20 October 2017 at the InterContinental Hong Kong.
Next Story Group, a company reimagining urban spaces, today announces Kafnu. Synthesizing the best aspects of co-working, co-living, hotel, retail and private club, Kafnu is a blended space designed for the new generation of creators, from entrepreneurs to remote workers to artists to global nomads. Two Kafnu urban community hubs will open in Hong Kong and Taipei before the end of 2017.
STR's preliminary May 2017 data for Hong Kong indicates performance driven by strong demand. Based on daily data from May, Hong Kong reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
iclub Hotels, a contemporary select-service brand under the management of Regal Hotels International, continues to expand its footprint in Hong Kong. With the opening of iclub Ma Tau Wai Hotel in mid-2017, its fourth in Hong Kong, the total room inventory of iclub Hotels will reach 1,025 rooms in the city.
The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) will host the HONG KONG 2017: 3rd Global Tourism & Hospitality Conference scheduled for 5-7 June 2017. Forty-eight undergraduate students from the Special Event Class of the SHTM formed an Organising Committee to plan and manage the conference.
The new 546-room Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong opens its doors to guests last week as the city"s first urban resort, inspiring lifestyle pursuits with its outdoor living spaces and family activities.
In 2014, the Chinese territory of Hong Kong was crowned the 11th most popular tourist destination in the world, boasting a total of 27.8 million visitors, apparently making it twice as popular as it's nearest competitor for the title of best tourist destination, Macau. So it's no wonder that the hospitality industry in the region continues to grow. According to TOPHOTELPROJECTS, Hong Kong currently has 22 new projects in the works, with the family-friendly Disney Explorers' Lodge recently opened, welcoming guests into its 750 rooms set within its themed surroundings. Visitors to the Lodge can lose themselves in adventure in one of the complexes exciting gardens; the South American Garden, the Polynesian Garden, the Asian Garden or the African Garden, each of which is abundant with native vegetation to its particular area.
The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is pleased to have received a RMB300,000 donation from the HNA Hospitality Group (HNA) for the establishment of the "HNA Hospitality Group/Tangla Hotels & Resorts Students Internship Scholarship" at the SHTM.
STR's preliminary March 2017 data for Hong Kong indicates performance driven by significant demand growth. Based on daily data from March, Hong Kong reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Cendyn, the hospitality software leader, is continuing to broaden its reach in the Asia Pacific region with Hotel ICON, the latest property in Hong Kong to select Cendyn as their CRM and loyalty partner.With its unique and upscale design concept, Hotel ICON prides itself on providing the ultimate experience for every guest. Using Cendyn as their CRM and loyalty provider, Hotel ICON will be able to consolidate their revenue and marketing strategies to complete the guest experience from booking to departure."We have been looking for a highly-advanced CRM which can help us integrate our customer retention and revenue management strategy," said Mr. Richard Hatter, General Manager of Hotel ICON. "We are so glad that Cendyn could provide us with a solution to do just that. Furthermore, Cendyn provides us with a platform that can enhance the guest experience prior to and during their stay with us."Cendyn's CRM will provide a guest intelligence solution that utilizes data collected from multiple sources to provide a true, single profile of each guest. Using that data, Hotel ICON will be able to communicate to each guest through the channels that work for them and learn more about each guest throughout their travel journey. It will drive guest retention over time and create more loyal, brand advocates from their customer base."Hotel ICON is a hotel that pushes the boundaries of innovation within the luxury hotel sector. Understanding and ensuring they meet every guest's needs is at the core of everything Hotel ICON stands for. Cendyn is proud to be Hotel ICON's chosen CRM & Loyalty technology partner," said John Seaton, Managing Director, International of Cendyn."The Cendyn Marketing Cloud provides a fully integrated platform which harnesses hotel data from across all its systems to create a single version of truth as it relates to their guests' profile data," Seaton said. "This in turn empowers the hotel and its staff to deliver the right message, to the right guest, at the right time and most importantly through the right channel. We are excited to bring the benefits of our unrivalled CRM and loyalty technology platform to Hotel ICON as we continue to grow aggressively throughout Asia Pacific and worldwide."Cendyn combines first and third party data sources to deliver dynamically generated, one-to-one marketing across all digital marketing channels: email, web, display, mobile, and social. This in turn allows Hotel ICON to have a better understanding of who their guests are, personalize the experience for every guest, increase guest satisfaction and loyalty and drive revenue.About Hotel ICONUnlike any other, Hotel ICON is an upscale Hong Kong hotel in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui East. Standing as a testament to Hong Kong's creative energy and vibrant arts scene, Hotel ICON showcases work from the city's celebrated designers and the world's most acclaimed architects. Offering the ultimate in comfort and committed to service excellence, Hotel ICON's 262 stylish guestrooms comprise seductive extras, including complimentary wired and Wi-Fi internet connections, smartphone with unlimited mobile data and an ultra-slim 40" Ultra High Definition LED TV.Located on level 9, Hotel ICON's Angsana Spa is a tranquil oasis while the harbor-facing outdoor swimming pool and fitness center allow guests to exercise while enjoying views of Hong Kong Island's spectacular skyline.With a maximum capacity of 580 persons, Hotel ICON's grand Silverbox ballroom is the ideal venue for a celebration or theatre-style conference. Hotel ICON houses three restaurants: Above & Beyond, The Market and GREEN, providing guests with exceptional quality of the food and impeccable service. wallpaper* magazine included Hotel ICON in its 2011 list of the world's Best Business Hotels and DestinAsian included the hotel in its Luxe List 2011. The premier hotel has also won in 2 categories including the Top 25 Hotels in Asia in the 2017 TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Awards.
Marc C. Brugger has been appointed managing director for Rosewood Hong Kong which is scheduled to open in 2018. Mr. Brugger is responsible for assembling the opening team with whom he will manage the ultra-luxury Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® property, comprised of 398 hotel guestrooms and 199 Rosewood Residences, located on Salisbury Road in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Prior to this appointment, Alethea was Director of Corporate Communications for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific, where she was based in Singapore. Alethea’s experience in the hospitality industry spans 12 years; and before joining the booming travel industry, Alethea has worked across industries including fashion and entertainment; and also as an event and logistics consultant for the Canadian Embassy during the 2008 Beijing Olympics and Paralympics. Alethea holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chinese Literature and Psychology from the University of British Columbia.
In this newly created role within the group, Siim will oversee and further develop pentahotels’ global revenue strategy. Siim Karu has worked in pentahotels’ global revenue management team since 2015. pentahotels’ Managing Director, Alastair Thomann, said, “The smart use of information technology in revenue management provides us with huge competitive advantages. The brand was born in times of digitalisation, and we are experienced in using every tool available to enhance our processes. I am confident that Siim will be a dynamic and passionate leader and contribute greatly to pentahotels’ strategic development with his talents.”
The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the HNA Hospitality Group (HNA) have recently come together to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate and work together in the areas of internship, scholarship, executive education and industry attachment in support of talent training and development.
Regal Hotels International is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with Enrich, Malaysia Airlines Frequent Flyer Programme, to reward hotel guests with frequent flyer miles.
pentahotels has promoted Andy So to Area General Manager.
Swissôtel Hotels and Resorts has appointed Thomas Reupke as general manager of Swissôtel Beijing Hong Kong Macau Center. In his new role, Reupke will be responsible for overseeing the smooth and efficient operations of the property, planning and direction of the hotel. Prior to joining Swissôtel Hotels and Resorts, Reupke was general manager for Centara Grand Beach Resort and Villas in Krabi, Thailand. He first joined Swissôtel Hotels and Resorts in 2014 as general manager of Swissôtel Le Concorde Bangkok. Reupke has 25 years of hospitality experience internationally, beginning his career in Germany with Sheraton and Intercontinental Hotel and Resorts, and has since worked with Kempinski Grand Hotel in Heilgendamm and The Empire Hotel and Country Club in Brunei.
Bringing more than 20 years of hospitality industry experience across China and Asia, Mr. Box has held senior management positions at a number of reputable hotel companies, including The Westin Bund Center Shanghai, Hyatt on the Bund and Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort. He joins us from The Westin Resort Macau where he was Director of Sales & Marketing and Regional Director of Business Development.In his new role as Director of Sales & Marketing for Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong, Mr. Box will be responsible for the overall strategic direction and oversee Sales & Marketing across Corporate, MICE, Communications, Events, Leisure and Loyalty Marketing departments for the Marco Polo Hongkong, Gateway and Prince hotels.
Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Dalip Singhas Hotel Manager of its three Hong Kong properties: Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Prince Hotel and Gateway Hotel. A seasoned hotelier, Mr Singh has held senior management positions for more than 20 years in a number of reputable hotel groups in his native Singapore, as well as Malaysia and Dubai, including The Ritz Carlton, Millenia Singapore, Dusit Residence Dubai Marina and Pangkor Laut Resort. Mr Singh joins Marco Polo from KOP Properties where he was the Managing Director responsible for strategic growth and positioning of the entire company’s business units. His specialties include hotel operations, corporate operation and pre-opening management.