With a projected compound annual growth rate in outbound journeys of 8% to 2020 and an even faster growing domestic market, Expedia needs to get a slice of the Chinese market but since its sale of eLong, the competition has only got stronger and it may be too late to make inroads according to EyeforTravel's new report into the company.
Analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that according to the recent China Construction Pipeline that the Total Pipeline has 2,435 Projects/538,836 Rooms, up 5% Year-Over-Year (YOY).
CapitaLand"s wholly owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), is expanding its presence in China with the opening of its third property in Shenzhen. Located in Nanshan District, the city"s technology and industrial hub, Ascott Raffles City Shenzhen is part of CapitaLand"s flagship Raffles City integrated development – which also comprises a 70,000-sqm mall with more than 200 shops, and a 23- storey office tower, and is designed by world-renowned architecture firm Benoy.
Regent Hotels Group is delighted to announce the promotion of Nicholas Emery from General Manager to Managing Director at Regent Beijing.
Chef Matthias Knilling has joined Mandarin Oriental, Macau as its new Chef de Cuisine. Born in Germany, his interest in a career in culinary arts started at a very young age. Upon graduation, he went on to work in the kitchen of one of Germany’s most famous celebrity chef, Holger Stromberg. Thereafter, Chef Knilling has worked at the Michelin starred Schloss Elmau, Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway, a luxury 5-star hotel in Germany. He possesses comprehensive expertise in classical cooking for someone at such a young age and he has high ambitions to create innovative menus that to him, should be ‘art on the plate’. At Vida Rica, Chef Knilling will not only be creating a whole new western menu for the restaurant but he will also devise a new menu for Vida Rica Bar featuring all the favourite bar snacks. To sample some of his creations, visit the Tapas and Sangria themed night every Thursday from 6pm to 8pm at Vida Rica Bar or try the Degustation Dinner at Vida Rica Restaurant. Full of passion and enthusiasm, Chef Knilling hopes to introduce his very own style and finesse to the Macau dining scene.
STR's October 2017 Pipeline Report shows 641,454 rooms in 2,917 hotel projects Under Contract in the Asia Pacific region. The total represents a 7.8% increase in rooms Under Contract compared with October 2016.
Ben will oversee the day-to-day management of the room division, Rock Shop®, banquet & catering, in addition to the four restaurants and bars of the 258-room hotel, including the signature Hard Rock Cafe, all-day dining restaurant Sessions, GMT+8 lobby bar, and M.C. FRIDA roof-top chill out lounge. Ben is also responsible for creating the music-centric Hard Rock vibe and experience for modern travelers who are seeking a reprieve from traditional accommodations.
Golden Tulip, a Louvre Hotels Group and Jin Jiang International brand, is officially opening today its new flagship in Shanghai. The hotel, located in the heart of the Hongqiao development zone, launch the new brand positioning "Playtime, Anytime." in China.
Dusit International, one of Thailand"s foremost hotel and property development companies, has signed a hotel management agreement with Kunshan Yuanwanggu IOT Industrial Park Company Limited to manage Dusit Thani Zhouzhuang, a luxury hotel in Zhouzhuang, one of the most famous water towns in China. Phase one is anticipated to open in 2018, with phase two following in 2022.
Hanoi might be famous for its impenetrable walls of Vespas, but the city isn't quite as chaotic as it's chalked up to be. Wandering about the capital of Vietnam, travelers expecting a wild urban adventure might be pleasantly surprised to also find quiet, leafy streets and hidden coffee shops. One of the most charming aspects of the city is the plethora of restored neoclassical and Gothic architecture -- a holdover from the city's stint as a French colony from 1883 to 1954. It's easy to romanticize the era, given the beautiful remains, but it's worth remembering that this was a difficult time for Hanoi, afflicted with opium addictions and oppression. Despite the turbulent history, the resulting architecture is worth admiring. One way to experience it is with a stay at one of the city's many boutique hotels. Located in Hanoi's Old Quarter -- a network of 36 streets, organized by trade -- these quaint addresses combine modern amenities with historic atmosphere for an authentic homebase while exploring the city. Here are eight of the best:
Frasers Hospitality, a division of Frasers Centrepoint Limited, is on track to double its operating properties in China with the grand opening of Modena by Fraser Changsha today.
Frasers Hospitality, a division of Frasers Centrepoint Limited, is on track to double its operating properties in China with the grand opening of Modena by Fraser Changsha today.
Royal grew up in Virginia and graduated with a Master’s Degree in Industrial Psychology from Radford University. After completing his education in 1979, he joined Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Royal held various managerial positions in the food and beverage and human resources departments at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC, Four Seasons Hotel Houston and Four Seasons Hotel Austin, Texas.
The flagship of The Peninsula Hotels is proud to welcome Mr Joseph W.Y. Chong as Area Vice-President and Managing Director, The Peninsula Hong Kong and The Peninsula Shanghai, effective 1 November, 2017. Mr Chong replaces incumbent Regional Vice-President, The Peninsula Hotels, and General Manager, The Peninsula Hong Kong, Ms Rainy Chan.
The massive influx of Chinese tourists to Africa has in the recent years made a buzz, and it is for all possible reasons. After seven consecutive years of annual double-digit growth in spending, China continues to lead global outbound travel, reaching US$ 261 billion of Chinese travelers' expenditure in 2016, a 12% growth since 2012. Approximately 135 million Chinese outbound tourists travelled in 2016, out of which 10% were bound for Africa up from 3% in 2008.
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world's largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today announced the appointment of Gary Ye as vice president, Operations, China. Gary will join the company on December 18 and report directly to Katerina Giannouka, incoming president, Asia Pacific. He will also be a member of the Asia Pacific Executive Committee.
Regent Hotels and Resorts ushers in its latest in urban elegance with Regent Chongqing, officially opening its doors on November 16, 2017. The hotel, which is managed by Regent Hotels & Resorts and owned by Casin Group, is set to be the mega-city"s first urban resort.
Today, we are announcing that Airbnb Co-Founder Nathan Blecharczyk will become Chairman of Airbnb China as we continue to scale our operations in one of the largest markets in the world. As Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Nathan is ideally positioned to ensure our organization does everything possible to make Airbnb China even stronger and travel on Airbnb even more magical. Nathan will travel to China on a monthly basis.
Mr. Sam Chin has recently been appointed as General Manager of Wanda Reign Wuhan effective 13 October, 2017. He previously held the same position at Wanda Realm Wuhan. In his new role, Mr. Chin will be at the helm of the 413-room iconic city retreat, the first ultra-luxury hotel of Wanda Hotels & Resorts in the very heart of Wuhan city in Central China.
Chinese tourists travel all over the world in massive numbers. In the first half of 2017, they were ranked number one for most outbound trips, with 62 million trips. This was reported by the China National Tourism Administration and it is one of the reasons, why so many countries are fighting for recognition by the Chinese. Southeast Asian countries are also looking to attract Chinese tourists. In 2016, more than 30 million trips were made between China and Southeast Asian countries. During this year’s National Day holiday, approximately 700 million trips were made. According to the China Tourism Academy, Southeast Asian countries were top destinations during the holiday.