The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s premier business travel and meetings trade organization, continues to increase its commitment to global business travel with the establishment of a new regional GBTA Advisory Board in Asia Pacific. This strategic move aims to enhance GBTA’s presence and growth by engaging valuable local guidance and expertise to best serve members and partners in the region.
St. Regis Hotels and Resorts in Asia Pacific announces “House of Celebration” to revel in with each new season
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts in Asia Pacific is inviting guests to its “House of Celebration”, inspiring guests to relive the timeless and storied festivities of the Astors, the iconic brand’s founding family, known for their lavish and incomparable gatherings. Just like haute couture runways, the House of Celebration defines a unique theme for each of the four seasons with limited-edition cultural, fashion, and dining experiences that highlight St. Regis’ beloved rituals and create new traditions across the finest addresses in the Asia Pacific region, from Hong Kong and Shanghai to Jakarta and Osaka.
Hotel construction down across world regions
Each of the four world regions showed a year-over-year decline in hotel construction activity, with Asia Pacific coming closest to its 2022 comparable, according to March 2023 pipeline data from STR.
Marriott International celebrates 1,000 hotels in Asia Pacific
Marriott International, Inc. today announced the milestone opening of its 1,000th hotel in Asia Pacific, signaling its continued confidence in the long-term growth potential of the region. The company entered the region nearly 50 years ago and has steadily increased its Asia Pacific footprint.
Marriott International raises US$251,000 with ‘Road to Give’ in Asia Pacific
Concluding the series of its annual charity event, ‘Road to Give’, across Asia Pacific, Marriott International today announced that it has raised more than US$251,000 to support charitable organizations in local communities. Over a three-month period, more than 20,000 associates from 327 hotels volunteered 47,769 hours as part of this charity event.
Hilton’s Fun-Filled Kids’ Clubs across Asia Pacific
As travel bounces back with a vengeance, travellers all over the world are seeking out the best destinations to venture out to. If travelling with the little ones is on the cards, we’ve got you covered. For the ultimate family getaway, Hilton promises a wide array of entertainment and inspiring experiences for every member of the troop. Enjoy a good balance of family time, whilst still sneaking in some well-deserved time off with your partner. The little ones are in good hands here.
New Delhi hotels lead profitability recovery in Asia Pacific
Four key Asia Pacific hotel markets, led by New Delhi, surpassed their pre-pandemic levels in gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR), according to STR‘s September 2022 P&L data release.
Return of demand in Asia Pacific with Liz Ortiguera
Liz Ortiguera provides an update on the region’s recovery, the challenges facing travel, tourism and hospitality business and how the Asia Pacific region is the one to watch in the future.
Marriott to expand Asia Pacific luxury hotel portfolio with 14 expected additional properties by end of 2023
The planned additions highlight the strategic growth of Marriott International’s luxury hotel portfolio in the region, where it currently operates 156 luxury properties across 13 countries.
Leisure Travel Demand Fuels Hyatt’s Rooms Growth in Asia Pacific
The expanding footprint of luxury and lifestyle hotels and resorts sees Hyatt’s brands entering new markets across the region, offering unique experiences to guests, World of Hyatt members, and customers.
