Meet The Lobby Boys
Terence Ronson recounts the early careers of three hotel lobby managers in Hong Kong, none of whom had traditional front office backgrounds when they started.
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Tollbooths on the Token Highway
Stripe's reported $7B acquisition of OpenRouter, combined with its earlier Metronome buy, creates a vertically integrated AI billing stack that makes model routing costs opaque to operators and demands new cost-tracking disciplines for hospitality.
By Terence Ronson, Founder & Managing Director, Pertlink Limited
An Abacus, a One-Cent Note, and Fifty Years of Memory
Terence Ronson reflects on 50-year-old hotel memorabilia from Hong Kong, including a branded one-cent note and an abacus, in a memoir excerpt from The Lobby Boys.
An 800-Room, Five-Star, Often-Overbooked Juggernaut
A nostalgic memoir excerpt from a former Hong Kong Hilton front-of-house team member, recalling life managing an 800-room five-star property in the pre-digital era of the 1970s.
Legendary hotelier Horst Schulze inducted into School of Hotel and Tourism Management Gallery of Honour
Horst Schulze, founding member of Ritz-Carlton and founder of Capella Hotel Group, received the SHTM Lifetime Achievement Award and Gallery of Honour induction at Hong Kong PolyU on 5 June 2026.
Hong Kong Strengthens Its Status as Asia's Travel and Hospitality Powerhouse with AHOCA's Asia Hub Launch, Catalysing Deeper Cross-Border Industry Collaboration
AHOCA launched its first regional chapter outside the US in Hong Kong, aiming to connect American Chinese hotel owners with Asian hospitality leaders for cross-border investment and partnerships.
Hong Kong hotel market reaching a strategic inflection point: JLL
JLL analysis identifies $790M in 2025 hotel transactions and $2.2B in conversion-linked deals over five years, with luxury assets outperforming and visitor arrivals forecast to reach 53.8M by 2026.
The American Hotel Owners Charitable Association (AHOCA) Officially Launches Its Asia Chapter in Hong Kong
AHOCA launches its Asia Chapter in Hong Kong on May 26, bringing together US and Asian hotel owners and investors to foster cross-border ownership and capital partnerships.
AHOCA Asia and AHOCA
Hong Kong poised to reclaim its position as a leading global tourism destination
WTTC research shows Hong Kong visitor arrivals down 22.9% from 2018 peak, with recommendations to diversify beyond mainland Chinese visitors who comprise 76% of arrivals.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 27 March 2026
Regal Oriental Hotel sold at 7.8% discount to valuation for conversion to student housing, while Southside by Ovolo fetched HKD500 million.
Swire Hotels: “Houses, Not Hotels” and the Art of Staying Different
Swire Hotels' managing director discusses the company's 'Houses, not Hotels' philosophy, expansion to 15-18 properties by 2030, and growth in Chinese domestic travel demand.
Simon McHendry has been appointed as General Manager at The Upper House
Simon is poised to further build The Upper House's global stature and shape the future of its signature dining destinations. In addition, he will oversee Swire Hotels' sales and revenue team, aligning group performance with long-term strategic growth. A seasoned hotelier with over 28 years of experience in hospitality and commerce, Simon joined the group as General Manager of EAST Beijing in 2016, before moving to The Temple House in Chengdu in 2019, where under his leadership Mi Xun Teahouse earned its first MICHELIN Star. Most recently, as Head of Development & Projects, Simon led design innovation and refining operations for new hotel openings across the group.
Anita Chan has been appointed as CEO for Asia Pacific at Elegant Hotel Collection Asia Pacific
Elegant Hotel Collection, the pioneering luxury soft brand powered by HotelREZ, has strengthened its global position by welcoming Anita Chan as CEO for the Asia Pacific region under a joint venture agreement between Anita Chan (Hong Kong) and Elegant Hotel Collection (headquartered in the United Kingdom).
Ryan Jones has been appointed as Vice Chairman Advisory & Transaction Services Office Services at CBRE Hong Kong
CBRE announce the appointment of Ryan Jones as Vice Chairman, Advisory & Transaction Services - Office Services, CBRE Hong Kong, with immediate effect.
Richard John Taffs has been appointed as General Manager at The St. Regis Hong Kong
The St. Regis Hong Kong has appointed Richard John Taffs (pictured) as general manager, effective from 2 December 2024, succeeding Javier Albar.
Dean Dimitriou has been appointed as General Manager at The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel
The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel is delighted to announce the appointment of Dean Dimitriou as the new General Manager, effective immediately.
A show stopping event marking the return of Regent to Hong Kong
Regent Hong Kong has officially returned to Victoria Harbour. The official grand opening took place on November 8, celebrating the transformation of a landmark property within IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio.
Hong Kong Takes Top Spots in “World’s 50 Best Hotels”
Two of Hong Kong’s hotels have been named the “world’s best.” The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) congratulates Rosewood Hong Kong and The Upper House for coming second and fourth respectively in the inaugural “2023 World’s 50 Best Hotels.” Rosewood Hong Kong has also been named Asia’s Best Hotel. This makes Hong Kong the only city in the world with two hotels ranked among the top 5 and demonstrates the city's top-tier hospitality experience to the world.
Clifford Weiner has been appointed as General Manager at Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong
Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Clifford Weiner as General Manager of Island Shangri-La with immediate effect.
Mavis Ko has been appointed as Director of Communications at The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel
The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel is pleased to announce the appointment of Mavis Ko as Director of Communications. Mavis is a seasoned hotelier with over 15 years' experience in marketing and PR across the F&B and hospitality industries. Prior to joining The Murray, Hong Kong, she was the Director of Marketing Communications (Hong Kong) at the Shangri-La Group, helming the Marketing Communications team that oversees four hotels in Hong Kong. Before that, Mavis was the Director of PR & Communications at Cordis, Hong Kong, the flagship property of the Cordis brand under the Langham Hospitality Group.