Based on analysis and recent demand trends, PwC expects industry occupancy this year to reach levels not seen since 1981 and ADR growth to accelerate in 2016.
Shangri-La rewards Small & Medium Enterprises with new Business Travel Programme
Benefits for partners include up to 10 per cent off the Best Available Rates at all hotels and selected resorts under the Shangri-La, Kerry, Hotel Jen and Traders brands, in addition to savings and complimentary amenities during stays.
Hilton Shanghai awarded first outside-catering service license in the city
The recognition will enable the hotel to strive to become the preferred provider of more outside events in the city.
TRYP by Wyndham brand arrives in SE Asia with first Philippines franchises
At least eight TRYP by Wyndham hotels will be developed in the country over 10 years, with the first property expected to open at the Mall of Asia in Pasay City in 2016.
Mövenpick on the move in Asia
The Swiss group will open seven hotels and resorts in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, China and Vietnam over the next three years, with an additional 10 projects under negotiation.
Booking.com implements new parity provisions in Germany
The new provisions follow recent commitments accepted in France, Italy and Sweden.
Luxury linens donated for baby lowland gorillas
The same luxurious linens that Hilton guests used to relax are now being used as nesting material in the western lowland gorilla exhibits at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo.
Embassy Suites and Hampton Hotels add “by Hilton” endorsement to their names
Hilton says the similar rebranding campaign of DoubleTree saw improvement across key metrics, such as average daily rate (ADR), occupancy and revenue per available room (RevPar).
Skål moves 2015 International Congress from Kenya to Spain
Given the continued insistence of governments to place travel advisories to specific areas of Kenya where the Congress was to be held, the Executive Committee and Chair of the LOC have agreed to postpone the congress and that Kenya will relook at holding a congress in 2018.
Zoku aims to shift hotel focus from bed to living space
The first Zoku property will open in Amsterdam’s city centre, featuring 133 Zoku Lofts, and over 500 m2 of social space for its guests.
