Airbnb is still fighting to grow its footprint in China. The San Francisco-based company has named an existing executive, Hong Ge, as Vice President in charge of its business in the worldÕs second-largest economy, where its business is known as AibiyingÑÒwelcome each other with love”.
Hotels turn up the heat with food-and-beverage festivals
Summer means festivals of all kinds, and hotels have turned the publicÕs interest in these types of events to their advantageÑespecially when it comes to food-and-beverage. A number of properties host food festivals that attract locals in particular to their grounds.
Company wants to build chain of hotels under water
Right now it’s only a dream. But if Planet Ocean Underwater HotelsÕ founder and Managing Director, Tony Webb, gets his way, it could change the way people think about their next vacation Ñ and help the environment at the same time.
Resorts World Manila: At least 36 bodies found at casino complex
At least 36 bodies have been recovered from a casino and hotel complex in the Philippine capital, Manila, where a lone gunman opened fire overnight. Most of the dead suffocated in thick toxic smoke after the man set fire to casino tables, officials told the BBC.
In HiltonÕs new fitness-friendly rooms, you can roll out of bed and into the gym
Forget fighting for an open treadmill in the hotel gym; with HiltonÕs new room concept, you get a gym in your room all to yourself.
Marriott plans to open 80 hotels and debut two brands in the Asia Pacific region in 2017
On the back of a strong first quarter, Marriott International announced that 2017 is on track for a progressive year in Asia Pacific with nearly 80 hotels targeted to open, bringing 19,000 new rooms to the region.
UK election special: WhatÕs on the table for hospitality?
With hospitality rarely mentioned in election manifestos, we look at what the main political parties will deliver if put into power in next weekÕs general election. In the week before the general election, those in the UK hospitality industry have a lot to consider. Do the UK political parties care much about the hospitality industry?
ÔItÕs your summerÕ Ð Mvenpick Hotels & Resorts launches global campaign
Mvenpick Hotels & Resorts has launched its global ÔItÕs your SummerÕ campaign, inviting guests to take advantage of discounts of up to 30 per cent on room rates at more than 80 hotels and resorts globally.
Interest in Japanese hospitality is growing
“Omotenashi” is a Japanese term signifying the traditionally correct way to treat a guest, and it’s the guiding principle for much of the country’s hospitality industry. That sector has seen increased interest in recent years among domestic and international investors, according to a 2016 report by real estate firm CBRE, and new hotel developments are accelerating against the growing number of inbound tourists.
Turf war erupts between hotels and OTAs
Some pretty major hotel chains are heading into battle with the very people that helped them boost their business Ð Online Travel Agents. According to Wall Street JournalÕs Chris Kirkham, Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, and InterContinental Hotels Group are trying some new marketing tactics, namely ones that steer travellers away from OTAs like Expedia, Priceline and more.
