A third of Accor’s revenues won’t be from rooms, says CEO
Sebastien Bazin
ONE-THIRD of AccorHotels’ revenues in the future will not be from traditional room and F&B sales, said its chairman & CEO Sebastien Bazin...
Samui’s growing airlift a boon for hotel occupancy
AN increase in flight connectivity to Thailand’s resort island of Samui has greatly benefited hotels there, especially those in the lower-tier segments, according to...
Onyx marks entry into Laos with three Amari hotels
THAILAND’s Onyx Hospitality Group is set to enter the Laotian market with the signing of three properties by developers Tang Charoen Group.
All three hotels...
Europe plans major networking meet with Chinese agents
THE European Commission will be hosting tourism suppliers in Europe to meet up with China’s outbound agents at an event held alongside the inaugural...
Etihad, TUI in talks to form new airline group
TUI and Etihad Aviation Group are in discussion to create a new European leisure airline group focused on point-to-point flying to connect key tourist...
Discussion underway for third runway at Narita airport
TALKS are underway between the operator of Narita International Airport, the Japanese government, the prefectural authority and local residents over the construction of a...
Philippines to reveal new tourism campaign
THE It’s More Fun in the Philippines campaign will be dropped and replaced in time for the Philippines' hosting of the Miss Universe pageant...
Germany’s Steigenberger eyes global expansion with rebrand
GERMANY’s Steigenberger Hotel Group has revealed a new name, logo and brand strategy yesterday on the opening day of property trade fair Expo Real...
Koreans calling for tighter control on Chinese arrivals
Tourists at Yakcheonsa Temple, the biggest temple in Jeju
SOUTH Korea is considering inviting Chinese police to take part in patrols on Jeju island after...
Bill to pave way for integrated resorts in Japan
JAPAN’s indefinite plan to open casinos has come under the spotlight again after a group of politicians from across party boundaries unveiled a bill...
