Asian business travelers are looking for speed, connectivity, clean comfortable rooms, and increasingly, multi-lingual hotel staff. In contrast, room size and fine dining options are not big driving factors.
Michael Martin named GM of InterContinental Singapore, and Regional GM, IHG Singapore, Malaysia and Batam
Prior to his move to Singapore, Michael took on several leadership roles in IHG properties, and oversaw the growth of a portfolio of hotels across key markets including the United Arab Emirates, China and across the United Kingdom.
Best Western announces first GLō hotel in Asia
The new-build GLō Na Jomtien, near the popular Thai beach resort of Pattaya, is expected to welcome its first guests in 2019.
André Guettouche promoted to Senior Vice-President Operations at pentahotels
Together with Managing Director Alastair Thomann, Guettouche is in a key position to drive the hotel chain’s expansion plans forward and is particularly responsible for the its growth in Asia.
Seoul, Jakarta and Tokyo have largest hotel pipelines
Excluding China, the leading franchise companies in Asia’s hotel construction pipeline are: InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) with 26,211 Rooms/116 Projects, Marriott International with 25,912 Rooms/110 Projects and Starwood Hotels & Resorts with 25,632 Rooms/115 Projects.
Vietnam well-placed to be the Southeast Asian leader in ‘affordable hospitality’
Bruce Musick, Group CEO of Vanguard Hotels, believes the stars are aligned behind economic boom times.
Pan Pacific appoints two: new VP Operations (ASEAN) and Area GM (Singapore)
Greg Allan joins the Group as Vice President, Operations (ASEAN) while Gino Tan has been promoted to Area General Manager (Singapore).
Fusionex GIANT partners with Asian integrated holiday resort
Big Data Analytics solutions offered by UK-based Fusionex International aims to bring customer preferences to the forefront and improve the marketing strategies of an Asian integrated holiday resort.
K.B. Kachru named Chairman Emeritus and Principal Advisor, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, South Asia
In his new capacity, Kachru will continue to be on the board of the Group’s South Asia business entities, serve as an outstanding ambassador and represent the company at industry forums and governmental affairs, while enabling strategic growth opportunities.
pentahotels expands leadership team in Asia appointing Siim Karu Director of Revenue Management
Before joining pentahotels, Karu worked as Interim and Cluster Director at Swissôtel in Berlin and Sotchi.
