Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has announced the issuance of its first Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB), marking a major milestone in the company’s commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) excellence.
Centara’s ‘Suite Heaven’ offer elevates luxury stays across Asia and the Middle East
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is thrilled to announce the launch of its exclusive “Suite Heaven” offer, providing guests the opportunity to indulge in exceptional accommodations with a host of benefits.
Richard Beh appointed Vice President Commercial – Asia at Minor Hotels
In his new capacity, Beh will report directly to Puneet Dhawan, Head of Asia, and Ian Di Tullio, Chief Commercial Officer, for Minor Hotels, and is based at the company headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand.
Journeys along Asia’s coasts and seas
Asia is home to some of the world’s most mesmerizing coastal landscapes, where the hues of the sea range from emerald-green to turquoise-blue, jade, and beyond. In this week’s newsletter, join us as we explore these picturesque destinations, each boasting its own unique palette of colours. Asia’s coastal scenery is a feast for the eyes, showcasing a mesmerizing array of shades that captivate all those lucky enough to enjoy it. Let’s embark on a journey to discover the unique marine colours in some of Asia’s most enchanting locations.
Asia’s first Ascend Hotel Collection property opens in Japan
Leading hotel group Choice Hotels Asia-Pac, together with Choice Hotels Japan, is excited to launch the first Ascend Hotel Collection™ hotel in Asia this month, with the opening of a hotel around TAKAYAMA in Takayama City, Japan.
UNWTO hosts tourism data workshop for Asia and the pacific members in Nepal
Momentus Hospitality launches in Asia with first flagship hotel
The first Momentus hotel in Asia will be officially opened on 1st March 2023. Momentus Hotel Alexandra is a 442-key property that will reimagine the guest experience with a rich set of features and amenities targeted at the new traveller in the post-pandemic era.
Ascott expands footprint of The Crest Collection to Asia
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment, is set to debut The Crest Collection — a global portfolio of charming bespoke hotels and serviced residences that integrates heritage stories with curated hospitality experiences, in Singapore, China and Vietnam. The Crest Collection will also continue to grow its current portfolio in France with the addition of its fifth property in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris. To date, Ascott has secured over 1,000 units across eight properties under The Crest Collection. Ascott has more properties under the brand in the pipeline, in key travel destinations such as Jakarta, Bangkok, Tokyo, Osaka and London.
Most global regions showed full RevPAR recovery in 2022
Among the global regions, Asia saw the only decline in revenue per available room (RevPAR) from 2019, according to 2022 data from STR.
FCS solidifies global footprint with addition of two new offices in Asia and Africa
The expansion is aligned with the company’s aim of increasing its presence in local markets to help hotels provide efficient services by automating processes and helping them use their resources effectively.