New Phuket forum spotlights sustainable island tourism in SE Asia
The Phuket Hotels Association will inaugurate a new annual forum to support the South-east Asian hospitality industry in its fight for a sustainable future.
Co-organised...
Hotel Indigo to make New Zealand debut with Auckland opening
Come 2021, the City of Sails will soon be home to New Zealand's first Hotel Indigo.
The 225-room Hotel Indigo Auckland will be part of...
Indian hoteliers laud GST revision, but grievances linger
India's Goods & Service Tax (GST) Council has decided to levy tax on transaction value of hotel rooms instead of published rates, bringing some...
Fast boat services in Lombok area suspended due to high waves
Access by fast boat between Bali and Lombok, as well as between Lombok and the three Gilis, has been suspended as the sea around...
Ascott seals deal for 1,600 additional units in Philippines
Ascott has entered into an alliance with Philippines' Cebu Landmasters (CLI) to manage 1,600 units in the country by 2022.
The two parties have already...
Changi Stopovers programme takes off
Changi Airport Group (CAG) has launched the Changi Stopovers’ programme, aimed at enticing passengers to stop over in Singapore and explore the Lion City.
The...
Hayman Island to be rebranded as InterContinental after revamp
IHG has signed an agreement with Mulpha Australia to take over management of Hayman Island, part of the Whitsunday Islands in Queensland.
China’s Chengdu to welcome first Anantara hotel
Thailand-based Anantara Hotels and Resorts will become the first luxury global hotel operator in Chengdu's Qingyang District when the Anantara Jinsha Chengdu Hotel opens...
India sails into top spot as cruise feeder market for Singapore
In 2017, India led visitor arrivals as Singapore’s number-one source market for cruises with 127,000 cruise passengers – a 25 per cent increase compared...
Accor offloads Australia hotel portfolio
AccorInvest is selling its Australian portfolio of 23 real estate assets and lease interests, which online reports say could be worth over A$300 million...
