Saturday, 26 May 2012

Hospitality News

IHG Launches Even Hotels as First Mainstream Hotel Brand Focused on Wellness

Monday, 5 March 2012

New Brand Fills Unmet Demand for Healthier Travel

Domestic tourism rallies support for Wolgan

Friday, 2 March 2012

Five star Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa in NSW’s Blue Mountains says inbound visitors are down 30%.

An Egg-Citing Special With Sydney Royal Easter Show Tickets For The Family

Friday, 2 March 2012

Swissôtel Sydney celebrates cherished Easter traditions with a special Easter package perfect for the family from 5 to 18 April 2012.

Aloft Bangkok – Sukhumvit 11 Delivers for Tech-Savvy Guests, Premiering “Touch Room” featuring Fingi Technology

Friday, 2 March 2012

Innovative mobile device allows guests to manage in-room, on-property and around-town environments

Sheraton to powerhouse Starwood China growth

Thursday, 1 March 2012

Starwood Hotels says its Sheraton brand will act as a “key force” in the company’s growth this year with plans to open 20 hotels before the year’s end.

Shangri-La enters Sri-Lanka

Thursday, 1 March 2012

Shangri-La hotels are planning to enhance the hospitality experience at the luxury end, with the opening of their new hotel in Colombo, Sri-Lanka in mid 2015.

Accor tailors Mercure for China, heralding the arrival of the revamped ‘Grand Mercure’ upscale hotel brand

Thursday, 1 March 2012

Accor, the world’s leading hotel operator and market leader in Asia-Pacific, today announced the re-engineering of its Grand Mercure brand, tailored for the China market.

“BOGOF” in the Adventure Island of Vanuatu

Thursday, 1 March 2012

White Grass Ocean Resort on Tanna Island in Vanuatu is pleased to announce a hot new Buy One – Get One Free (BOGOF) special to encourage people to enjoy all this island of adventure has to offer.

The Adventure Begins the Great Getaway Medina Is Unveiled

Thursday, 1 March 2012

Experience the romance and mystique of the ancient city of Marrakech with The Great Getaway Medina.

Tasmanian ‘first’ as Mercure Hobart introduces Optimum Service Standards for burgeoning Chinese market

Thursday, 1 March 2012

The Mercure Hobart has been announced as the first hotel in Tasmania to be accredited to Accor’s new Optimum Service Standards for Chinese Visitation, paving the way for the hotel to attract greater numbers of Chinese visitors to Tasmania.

Hilton Worldwide continues Industry-leading Carbon Offset Initiative in Australia and New Zealand

Thursday, 1 March 2012

5,750 tonnes have been offset on behalf of meetings and events clients since July 2010

Location, Location, Location - A Bali Gem

Wednesday, 29 February 2012

It’s not often a hotel exceeds expectations, especially a non 5 star property in Bali, but the Bali Garden Hotel did just that.

A hotelier’s viewpoint on the current status of the flash sales model

Wednesday, 29 February 2012

Social buying/ Group buying and flash sales sites will undergo a saturation stage in their lifecycle.

Melon Specialties at Regal Court

Tuesday, 28 February 2012

Refresh your taste buds with an array of melon delicacies in this spring.

Shangri-La to Open a Resort in Hambantota, Sri Lanka in 2014

Tuesday, 28 February 2012

Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts broke ground for a resort on 145 acres on the southern coast of Sri Lanka on 25 February 2012.

Hot Easter Deals bulletin

Monday, 27 February 2012

Easter Family Package From $613

ONYX to debut select services brand, OZO, in Sri Lanka

Monday, 27 February 2012

ONYX Hospitality Group, the Thailand-based hotel management company, has signed management agreements with Sino Lanka Hotels Holdings for the development of two properties in the key Sri Lankan cities of Colombo and Galle.

IHG creates 3,000 UK-based industry jobs

Friday, 24 February 2012

InterContinental Hotels Group has launched its newest hospitality-training academy in London to handle the 3,000 new positions it expects to open over the next three years.

Accor records 19% increase in profit – Olympics and European Football Cup to kick goals for group in 2012

Friday, 24 February 2012

Accor’s pre-tax operating profit was up 18.8% year-on-year from €446 million (US$ 590 million) to €530 million (US$701 million) while revenue increased 2.5% to €6.1 billion (US$8 billion).

Sheraton Hotels Is Giving Starwood Preferred Guest Members 1,000 More Reasons To Experience Sheraton Club

Friday, 24 February 2012

For a Limited Time Only Members Can Earn 1,000 Bonus Starpoints® On Sheraton Club Stays

Meet at The Met

Friday, 24 February 2012

The Metropolitan’s fully inclusive meeting package, offers the best value in town and sets the scene for stress free meetings in a stylish environment.

Hilton Worldwide Plans 500 New Restaurants Globally in Three Years

Friday, 24 February 2012

HiltonRestaurantConcepts.com Creates Partnership Opportunities for Restaurateurs

Shamwari Group Launches Facebook Booking Application

Friday, 24 February 2012

Shamwari Group guests can now book their safari through the groups 3 Facebook pages.

Thailand to open first Park Hyatt

Thursday, 23 February 2012

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is planning to open a new property in Thailand, announcing it will unveil Park Hyatt Bangkok in 2014.