Topics range from online distribution, reputation management, as well as digital advertising to new emerging areas of social influencer marketing, sharing economy, and China as a source market.
Andrew Langdon named to Mövenpick’s newly created Senior Vice President role
Andrew Langdon, the newly appointed Senior Vice President for Asia, brings nearly two decades of director-level experience in Asia, while specialising in various fields related to hospitality, property and travel.
David Campbell appointed Regional Director of Sales and Marketing, Southeast Asia for Rosewood
Campbell will head Rosewood’s new regional sales office, representing the group’s 55 hotels in 18 countries worldwide under three distinct brands: ultra-luxury Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, five-star New World Hotels & Resorts and neighbourhood lifestyle pentahotels.
The first Hotel Jen announced for Borneo
Opening in 2018, Hotel Jen Kota Kinabalu will be strategically positioned in PacifiCity, an integrated shopping, entertainment and lifestyle hub
Castlewood Group to develop Dream Hotel brand throughout Asia
Castlewood’s partnership with New York-based Début Hotel Group calls for the development of 20 Dream Hotels over the next 10 years, with the first to open in Phuket, Thailand later this year.
Red Planet giving away Apple Watches to celebrate app upgrade and launch of Referred affiliate programme
The upgrade across its technology platform coincides with the unveiling of its new affiliate programme “Referred”, which offers substantial cash commissions for members.
Anantara Vacation Club appoints team for marketing alliances
Ivy Chee and Paul Lim will manage marketing alliances for Anantara Vacation Club, developing key relationships within the hospitality industry to bolster Anantara Vacation Club’s offerings and guest experience.
New nutritionally-balanced and fun kid’s menu rolling out at Holiday Inns AMEA
The menu consists of 34 main meals (including 12 regional dishes), 7 desserts and 10 drinks and has been designed to ensure that hotels from across the region can cater to both local and international tastes.
Choice Hotels unveils new brand identity in Asia-Pac
To better reflect the scope of Choice Hotels and its expansion plans in this region, and the increasing influence that Asian travellers are having on this market, the company will now be known as Choice Hotels Asia-Pac instead of Choice Hotels Australasia.
AccorHotels opens two Pullman rebrands in Asia
The new hotels are the Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre (formerly the Prince Hotel & Residence) and the Pullman Bangkok Grande Sukhumvit (formerly the Millennium Sukhumvit Bangkok).
