TripTrends: APAC’s accelerated tourism recovery for April and beyond
In our TripTrends series, we share the data and trends defining the global travel revival and examine the latest Trip.com Group data to identify the patterns emerging as travel rebounds around the world…
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Marriott International celebrates its 1,000th hotel in Europe, Middle East and Africa
Marriott International, Inc. has celebrated the launch of The Westin London City, its 1,000th hotel in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)…
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Ascott targets 150 Lyf properties by 2030
Serviced apartment group Ascott has set an ambitious target of opening 150 properties under its “co-living” Lyf brand by 2030.
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WHITE LABELS ROCK THE BOAT ACROSS ASIA
There is one truism about the connection between trends and the global pandemic that could not be more accurate: COVID-19 for the most part is an accelerator towards a future that was already coming, suddenly pushed into the path of a speeding…
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With so many choices, how do you find the right resort?
All-inclusive resorts have come a long way since Belgian entrepreneur Gerard Blitz introduced Club Med resorts to the world in the 1950s.
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Employee Retention in the Great Resignation: Mission Impossible?
When I decided to quit my job in Spring 2021, I was one of the first. My resignation was not as shocking (I guess) as the reason – I wasn’t leaving for a competitor; I was leaving the industry.
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The Middle East Region in Numbers
Despite each city within the region having certain characteristics and established performance, decline — brought about by the pandemic and the anticipated changes in supply and demand dynamics — will have a remarkable impact on future hotel…
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Hyatt outlines brand expansion plans for Asia-Pacific
Hyatt has announced plans to expand its luxury and lifestyle brands in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Marriott International to Open Nearly 100 Hotels in Asia Pacific in 2022
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced its plans to further expand its portfolio across Asia Pacific, targeting to open its 1000th property in the region in late 2022…
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Four Seasons leans into leisure travel with 2022 growth plans
Luxury hotel company Four Seasons, now majority-owned by Bill Gates' Cascade Investments, has big plans afoot for 2022.
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STR Reports Middle East Hotel RevPAR Recovery Highest Among Global Regions
The Middle East hotel industry reported revenue per available room (RevPAR) that was 85.6% of the pre-pandemic comparable, the highest among the global regions, according to year-end 2021 data from STR…
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Asia's richest man is buying the Mandarin Oriental in New York for $98 million
Asia's biggest billionaire, Mukesh Ambani, has snapped up a controlling stake in the Mandarin Oriental in New York City for just over $98 million.
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JustKitchen Adds a Ghost Kitchen Location in the Hotel Adjacent to Hsinchu Science Park
Three-Year Lease Gives the Company Access to New Customers within the Hotel as well as in the Surrounding Hsinchu City.
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Hilton Launches “Travel the World” Campaign
Encouraging Travellers to Seek Out International Inspired Experiences Closer to Home
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LE: Asia-Pacific construction pipeline down slightly from a year ago
According to the recent Construction Pipeline Trend Report for the Asia-Pacific region from analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE), the region’s total construction pipeline, excluding China, at the end of the third quarter of 2021 stands at 1,758…
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Multi-Brand Hotel Alliance to Grow Portfolio and Enhance Loyalty Programme as Member Data Identifies Strong Demand for More Aspirational Experiences, at Home and Away
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With Summer's Last Breath, Global Hotel Industry Still Gasping for Air
The collective hotel industry is facing a cold, hard truth: attaining the same level of pre-pandemic operational performance will not be measured in days, but months, even years…
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Microtel by Wyndham to Open 20 New Hotels in Greater China by the End of 2022
New properties in Tianjin and Kunming contribute to the nationwide expansion of Microtel, as Wyndham makes 14th brand available for development in China
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