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).
As tourism, one of the major pillars of the Hong Kong economy, gradually recovers from the pandemic, the government has planned a series of measures to promote the all-round development of the tourism industry. The Research Centre for Digital Transformation of Tourism (RCdTT) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) has developed an innovative, Large Language Model-based assessment framework – the Hong Kong Tourist Satisfaction Index (HKTSI) – to evaluate the satisfaction level of inbound tourists to Hong Kong from 2012 to 2024 across different tourism-related sectors, temporal scales and regions. Findings reveal that, while performance variations across different regions were clearly indicated, the TSI rebounded and reached its highest-ever recorded score after the temporary decline during the pandemic.
CBRE announce the appointment of Ryan Jones as Vice Chairman, Advisory & Transaction Services - Office Services, CBRE Hong Kong, with immediate effect.
The St. Regis Hong Kong has appointed Richard John Taffs (pictured) as general manager, effective from 2 December 2024, succeeding Javier Albar.
On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the tripartite Master of Science in Global Hospitality Business (MGH) programme, three international leaders of hospitality and tourism education – the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), EHL Hospitality Business School (EHL) in Switzerland, and the Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership at the University of Houston (UH), USA – have come together to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to ensure the continuation of this innovative educational strategy.
Duetto, the world's leading revenue management software provider for the hospitality industry, is proud to announce its further expansion into North Asia. This strategic move aligns with Duetto's goal to bring revenue optimization excellence to more markets, helping businesses maximize their profitability and deliver exceptional guest experiences.
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Mr. Mark Holmes as the new General Manager of Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, effective 16 September 2024, as he returns to the Hyatt family.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group announces the appointment of Michael Groll as General Manager of The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong.
The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel is delighted to announce the appointment of Dean Dimitriou as the new General Manager, effective immediately.
CBRE Asia Pacific Hotels & Hospitality’s Market Update series explores key trends in the region across indicators such as tourism arrivals, hotels performance, supply and investment activity, as well as notable market developments that are relevant to the hotel sector.
Marriott International, Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement with Victoria Park Hotels Ltd. to launch The Park Lane Hong Kong, Autograph Collection in early 2025.
Total international visitor arrivals to the Greater Bay Area (GBA) are forecasted to recover to the pre-pandemic level at close to 130 million by the end of 2024, and the total number of inbound visitor arrivals to Hong Kong to recover to the 2018 level of 65 million by 2025. These are some of the findings released by the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today at the launch of a new forecasting platform under the project entitled The Development of an Automated and Self-Adaptive Tourism Demand Forecasting Platform for the Greater Bay Area (GBA-TDFP).
Dorsett Hospitality International, one of Asia's fastest-growing hotel groups, announces its new luxury flagship hotel, Dorsett Kai Tak, opening in August 2024. Dorsett Kai Tak Hotel will offer upscale living in a class of its own. Inspired by the tranquil elegance of cruises and superyachts.
Celebrating the opening of Mondrian Hong Kong with 'First Look' cultural immersion packages, Single Parent Staycations to give back to some of Hong Kong's most deserving families, inspiring art, culture, cuisine and design. Join the agents of change as the lifestyle hotel takes a giant leap forward.
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.
Cordis, Hong Kong, the modern upscale hotel in the heart of Kowloon, Hong Kong, is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Lau as its Hotel Manager. With over twenty years of experience in hotel management, Patrick has held various positions in renowned international luxury hotel brands, both at the property and corporate levels, showcasing his wealth of expertise.
Regent Hong Kong, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts luxury and lifestyle portfolio, will officially open its doors on 8 November 2023, showcasing a remarkable transformation and returning as a prominent destination on Victoria Harbour, once again capturing the city's allure.
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.
Marco Polo Hotels - Hong Kong today announced the appointment of Maximilian Schwalbe as the new Area Hotel Manager of its three Hong Kong properties: Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Gateway Hotel and Prince Hotel, effective 19 September 2023.
The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University was deeply honoured to be bestowed the 2023 ISTTE Institutional Achievement Award by the International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators (ISTTE) in recognition of its significant contributions to tourism education.