Yearly Archives: 2018
Airbnb: friend or foe to Singapore hotel industry?
Researchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) conducted a study to evaluate if Airbnb complements existing accommodation provision or presents disruptive competition that...
Bangkok’s Nai Lert Park Hotel to revitalise as a Mövenpick wellness...
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to rebrand and manage the Nai Lert Park Hotel, which will undergo refurbishment before reopening as...
Asian cruise development, MICE potential to be discussed at inaugural MICE...
Asia's development as a cruise playground and key source market for regional and global cruising, as well as the growth potential for business events...
Dorsett’s Rebecca Kwan elected new chair at Hong Kong Hotels Association
The Hong Kong Hotels Association (HKHA) has announced the election of its new chairperson, Rebecca Kwan, senior vice president of sales – Hong Kong & United Kingdom of Dorsett Hospitality International, who has commenced her two-year term from August 22.
Millennium-Chelsea FC partnership kicks off
Millennium Hotels and Resorts has unveiled new treats for fans of Chelsea Football Club as part of its exclusive three-year partnership with the Blues.
Guests...
Lufthansa Group rolls out NDC partner programme in HK, Singapore
The Lufthansa Group has launched its new NDC Partner Program in Hong Kong and Singapore to help travel agencies, corporate customers and travel technology...
Wild on service
Marcus Heng, chief human resources officer of Mandai Park Holdings, the holding company of Wildlife Reserves Singapore, shares with TTG Asia the organisation’s journey to building a strong service culture at its four zoological attractions
New hotels: W Xi’an, Best Western Senayan Hotel and more
The latest hotel openings and announcements made this week.
Dual roles for Robert Hauck at Louis T Collection
Louis T Collection has named Robert C Hauck general manager of the 156-room Galle Face Hotel and area vice president for South Asia.
A hospitality...
Airbnb pushes into Sri Lanka’s Experiences scene with tourism board
Potentially paving the way for regulation in the non-hotel accommodation space in Sri Lanka, Airbnb and the state-owned Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA)...
