In line with Indonesia’s chairmanship of ASEAN this year, LSPR Institute of Communication & Business, in collaboration with the ASEAN PR Network, organised an international conference on communication and business with the theme “Strengthening ASEAN Leadership in Sustainable Business.” The conference took place at the United in Diversity Bali Campus and Trans Hotel Bali, gathering over 200 participants, speakers, educational institutions, and international public relations agencies from 15 countries in ASEAN and the European Union. The conference received more than 296 abstract submissions and hosted 500 online participants. The best research papers were recognized across several categories, including RIGOUR (Quality of Research, Methods, Evidence), IMPACT (Contribution to Public Engagement, Education Quality of Life, Business Success), ORIGINALITY (New Ideas, New Concepts, and Combinations), and RELEVANCE (Contemporary Issues and Challenges).
Coast Hotels supports British Columbia charities with funds raised from 21st Annual Golf Classic
Coast Hotels Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of APA Hotel Canada, Inc. and one of North America’s fastest-growing and one of Canada’s largest hotel brands, hosted the 21st Annual Coast Hotels Shuhachi Naito Golf Classic in July of this year. This tournament, supported by over 25 partner vendors, a fully sold-out field of golfers, and a dinner attended by over 180 guests raised valuable funds for two charities this year: the ALS Society of BC and the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre.
Jason C. Bass appointed Director of Culture and Programming at Thompson Atlanta-Buckhead
Thompson Atlanta-Buckhead, the urban lifestyle luxury hotel located in one of Atlanta’s most desirable neighborhoods, announces Jason C. Bass as Director of Culture and Programming. In this role, Bass curates a range of culturally diverse programming, oversees community-focused brand strategy and collaborates with external partners to enhance guest experience.
Hotel Investor Apps welcomes New VP for West Coast
Hotel Investor Apps (HIA), the advanced accounting and business intelligence company, has appointed Candra Valley (Rader) as Regional VP of Sales – West.
Choice Hotels Asia-Pac welcomes two Riverina properties
Leading hotel group Choice Hotels Asia-Pac welcomes the newest additions to its flagship Comfort brand with the Comfort Inn Clubarham and the Comfort Suites Clubarham Golf Resort. The properties are located in the picturesque town of Barham on the banks of the Murray River in NSW.
IHG Hotels & Resorts introduces Vignette Collection to Indonesia
IHG Hotels & Resorts – one of the world’s leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 open hotels across 100 countries – is proud to partner with MMS Land, to debut the first Vignette Collection hotel in Indonesia.
5 tips to get more hotel reviews
In the highly competitive landscape of the hospitality industry, mastering the art of collecting online reviews is a strategic move that can set you apart from the competition. You’ll not only boost your online reputation but also gain valuable insights to improve your service.
PAS to sponsor “A Deep Dive into the USALI 12th Edition” at HFTP’s Annual Convention October 19, 2023
Professional Accounting Solutions (PAS), the preferred provider of back office and accounting solutions for the global hospitality industry and the leading provider of Infor SunSystems and Infor EPM services, announced it is sponsoring the educational session, “On the Horizon: A Deep Dive into the USALI 12th Edition,” at HFTP’s 2023 Annual Convention to be held October 18-20, 2023, at the JW Marriott Indianapolis Hotel in Indianapolis, Ind.
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht collection celebrates float out of much-anticipated second yacht, Ilma
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection marked a significant construction milestone with the successful float out of its next superyacht, Ilma, at Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. This traditional maritime celebration brought together senior leadership and shipbuilders in anticipation of Ilma touching water for the first time, signifying the commencement of its next phase of construction in preparation for its maiden voyage in 2024.
IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with Mastercard’s priceless planet coalition in October to turn spending into seedlings
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced a partnership with Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition to turn guest spending into support of reforestation projects around the world. During the month of October, IHG will donate $2, the approximate cost of growing one tree, to Conservation International for their tree restoration work, for any transaction of $50 or more on a Mastercard card at select IHG-branded properties in the US*. Guided by Conservation International and World Resources Institute, the Priceless Planet Coalition is a program that unites corporate sustainability efforts and engages businesses and consumers to take collective actions to fight climate change. This partnership is estimated to help restore 1.5 million trees globally in places such as Brazil, Madagascar, and the US. (Appalachia).
