Smile Asia Week runs from May 2 to 8 and sees specially-crafted cakes sold to raise funds for the international medical charity which provides children with cleft lips or palates a reason to smile again.
Accommodation sector driving tourism growth
Figures released show that growth in the accommodation sector has been a major contributor to the impressive performance of the tourism industry in 2014-15.
Starwood targets 100 hotels in Middle East by 2020
Company strengthens presence in the region with five new deals and five openings in 2016 across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar
Hotelbeds to be sold for 1.165 billion Euro
The transaction, which is still subject to the relevant regulatory approvals, is expected to complete by end of September 2016.
HNA Tourism Group enters agreement to acquire Carlson Hotels, Inc.
The Transaction is subject to receipt of regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, and is expected to close in the second half of (calendar) 2016.
Consumer mega-trends impacting hospitality in 2016: Report
Report analyzes changing consumer behavior and emerging trends to identify what consumers will want next.
Beating jet lag through Light Therapy: Study
A Stanford University study demonstrates effectiveness of Light Therapy in helping long-haul travellers to readjust their circadian rhythms.
Carlson unveils Virtual Reality interface for new BluPrint design program
BluPrint addresses three key aspects of the guest experience – guest rooms, social, meetings and event spaces.
Element to double North America portfolio by the end of 2018
Element will open another 22 hotels across the U.S. and Canada by 2018 including debuts in Philadelphia, Charleston and Nashville.
Wynn Resorts to transform Las Vegas landscape with a 38-acre lagoon and beaches
The elaborate water attraction will include both daytime and nighttime entertainment elements.
