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Wendy Wu appoints business development manager
Wendy Wu has confirmed the appointment of Liz Ryan (pictured) as its new business development manager for North West England and the Midlands. This hire comes on the back of the company’s growth in agency sales throughout the UK, with expansion in the North West and the Midlands. Ryan has a network of agent contacts […]Veteran Hyatt hotelier to lead first Hyatt Regency in Beijing
Mr. Till Martin has been manning the helm as Hyatt Regency Beijing Wangjing's opening general manager since November 2016, bringing with him a rare passion and expertise to the opening of the hotel. Scheduled to debut in the second quarter 2018, the first Hyatt Regency in the Chinese capital is designed by globally renowned architect Kengo Kuma and Associates.Michael Wu to spearhead AHG China expansion with 3 new brands
Artyzen Hospitality Group (AHG), an Asian based international hotel management company, will launch three new brands in mainland China this year -- Artyzen Hotels & Resorts, Artyzen Habitat and citizenM with the official opening of three hotels, further enlarging its China portfolio.Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay Resort unveil brand new GM
Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay Resort announced the appointment of its new hotel manager Mr. Marc Walz, who will be responsible for the management and operations of the resort.World’s top chef to star at the Morpheus Hotel in City of Dreams in Macao
Macao's premier integrated resort is teaming up with one of the world's most celebrated chefs for a global culinary first, as City of Dreams announced that it will collaborate with the legendary Alain Ducasse on two new restaurants and a bar at its hugely anticipated Morpheus Hotel as part of the resort's phase 3 launch.
Hard Rock Shenzhen’s pair of aces signal commitment to success
Following its opening in September 2017, Hard Rock Shenzhen have shown they intend to nail down their presence in mainland China, with a canny pair of appointments, well versed in the culture and market of the region. Glen Peat (pictured above)has just been appointed to take the helm of the brand’s first hotel in mainland […]
Centara: Markland Blaiklock to lead expansion project
Centara Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Markland Blaiklock as deputy chief executive officer, effective immediately. Mr. Blaiklock will be responsible for steering the continued expansion of Centara, which aims to double both its revenues and number of properties over the next five years.
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2024 PATA Travel Mart Final Call: Last Chance to Join as an Exhibitor!
on July 15, 2024
Join the 47th edition of #PTM2024, one of Asia Pacific's longest-standing international travel trade exhibitions. ... MORE INFO
TDM Pattaya region roundtable – ‘Revenue Mastery – Elevating every aspect of the hotel profitability’
on July 15, 2024
Limited to 15 General Managers and Owners, join TDM and Cube Hospitality for breakfast and ... MORE INFO
Travel and Hospitality Golf Classic Phuket 27th September 2024
on July 15, 2024
Come and join the Amazing Thailand Travel and Hospitality Golf classic in Phuket on 27th-29th ... MORE INFO- Exclusives
Turkish Airlines adds Chinese yuan to its financing portfolio
Turkish Airlines has added Chinese yuan to its financing portfolio in line with its natural currency hedging policy, thanks to its diversified revenue structure.
China Eastern announces direct Shanghai-Venice route
Shanghai's China Eastern Airlines announced a new direct route to Venice from 26 September.
Hainan Airlines opens Haikou-Moscow route next month
Hainan Airlines announced that it would commence flights between Haikou and Moscow from 26 August.
Today, is the busiest day for UK departures so far this year: Cirium
Analysis reveals that this Friday (19 July) is set to be the busiest day for UK flight departures so far this year, with over 3,214 departures alone – the highest number of daily departures since October 2019.
Sino Jet earns IS-BAO Level 3 recertification
Sino Jet secured IS-BAO Level 3 accreditation for a second consecutive year, as well as the Decade-Long Safety Accreditation honour.
China sees rising demand for hub airports
Recent reports show that operations at China’s hub airports experienced a surge throughout the first half of 2024.
Tourism Fiji, Fiji Airways tie up with Fliggy for exclusive China campaign
The tripartite campaign offers Chinese tourists attractive deals from Fiji Airways as well as travel packages- MICE
MITEC sets guest record at Perfect China 2024
MITEC set a remarkable record by hosting and serving 10,000 guests for a full day at this year’s 2024 Perfect China International Convention and 30th anniversary celebration.
Take your awards and event management to the next level, with Evessio
Delivering real-time data insights for the awards industry, Evessio is a leading awards software company. Here is how Evessio helps businesses promote their events.
ITB China 2024 closes with great success, boasting more than 27,500 Business Meetings
ITB China 2024, the travel trade show focused on China’s travel market, has concluded its fifth edition, marking an unprecedented year of regrowth and optimism for the Chinese travel industry.Centara Hotels & Resorts streamline MICE with New Agenda: Meetings Redesigned
To modernise their MICE service into a single-point-of-contact solution, Centara Hotels & Resorts have launched New Agenda: Meetings Redesigned. Here’s how the new agenda will inspire your people in stunning ...
ITB China Conference 2024: Elevating the China travel business
From 27 to 29 May, China’s travel think tank will run concurrently with ITB China, the B2B exclusive travel trade show focusing on the Chinese travel market- Event News
Lanson Place adds two new sites to its portfolio
Lanson Place Hospitality Management Limited expanded its portfolio to include two new sites in China and Australia.
Minor Hotels brings luxury brands Tivoli and NH to northwest China
Minor Hotels announced the official signing of a Tivoli and NH dual-branded property in Yining, Xinjiang in northwest China.
Lek Hang Group opens Hotel Central in Macau
The Lek Hang Group formally opened its flagship property, Hotel Central, in Macao on 22 July.- Interviews
Bill Barnett: “The post-COVID traveller is going to be like a baby”
Bill Barnett, the Phuket-based head honcho of C9 Hotelworks, is not someone who needs an introduction to anyone working in the Thai travel industry. Barnett is a force of nature in the region, using his thirty-plus years of experience in the Asian hospitality and real estate sectors, and his own ...“Quarter of rooms under construction in APAC carry a Hilton flag”: Matt Fry, Hilton
In August Hilton announced that by the middle of 2019 the company has signed up 120 new hotels in APAC Keen to discover more I spoke to the Hilton's SVP of development in Asia, Matt Fry to find out more about this wave of growth.Court of the Sun Queen: Ctrip CEO’s secrets to success
The secret to how Ctrip grew in value by 210x was revealed by Jane Sun, CEO of Ctrip.com, International Ltd., during the Aspen Action Forum in Aspen, Colorado, USA where she was joined on stage by David Rubenstein, co-chairman of The Carlyle Group, who previously invested in the company in ...How a golf trip started a vacation rental platform
Like an ember starting a fire, Galen Cheng didn’t know that a simple golf trip to North Nicolas would lead to the creation of a new vacation rental platform.
Chinaboo: A deeper look at Chinese tourism in SEA
Chinese tourists are ubiquitous across the globe. Anywhere you turn, Chinese is present; even in the most remote tourist area in Africa. It could almost be said that there is no tourist spot on the planet without Chinese visitors.Battling Yourself: OYO Rooms CEO Ritesh Agarwal on how to succeed in China
Within a span of 18 months, OYO is now the second largest hotel chain in China boasting 450,000 rooms in 10,000 OYO hotels present in 320 cities. The fast-growing hospitality start-up is valued at USD 5 billion.Will a Bran Stark-like company win the OTA showdown?
“We are here and the enemy is coming from the south like in Indonesia; another force is coming from the north. China even has a wall!”- Partner Content
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Minor Hotels brings luxury brands Tivoli and NH to northwest China
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The new MGM Shenzen formally opened its doors to the public on ...
Shangri-La Group celebrate 50 years in Asia with a new book
The Shangri-La Group marks its 50th anniversary with the book “From the ...Centara Hotels & Resorts streamline MICE with New Agenda: Meetings Redesigned
To modernise their MICE service into a single-point-of-contact solution, Centara Hotels & ...Registration Now Open for China Agent Famil
The registration for the highly anticipated Tweet World Travel China Agent Famil ...Failure to reactivate Chinese sales & marketing channels could cost western hotels market share – DidaTravel
DidaTravel has warned that Western hotels have missed a great window of ...- Sector News
Turkish Airlines adds Chinese yuan to its financing portfolio
Turkish Airlines has added Chinese yuan to its financing portfolio in line with its natural currency hedging policy, thanks to its diversified revenue structure.
China Eastern announces direct Shanghai-Venice route
Shanghai's China Eastern Airlines announced a new direct route to Venice from 26 September.
Hainan Airlines opens Haikou-Moscow route next month
Hainan Airlines announced that it would commence flights between Haikou and Moscow from 26 August.
Minor Hotels brings luxury brands Tivoli and NH to northwest China
Minor Hotels announced the official signing of a Tivoli and NH dual-branded property in Yining, Xinjiang in northwest China.
Lek Hang Group opens Hotel Central in Macau
The Lek Hang Group formally opened its flagship property, Hotel Central, in Macao on 22 July.
MGM Shenzen amps up the glamour of the Xiaomeisha waterfront
The new MGM Shenzen formally opened its doors to the public on 16 July, positioning itself as the waterfront city’s new centre for luxurious leisure.
Registration Now Open for China Agent Famil
The registration for the highly anticipated Tweet World Travel China Agent Famil is now open! The Famil Trip provided by Tweet World Travel is valued at over $5,000 per person.Failure to reactivate Chinese sales & marketing channels could cost western hotels market share – DidaTravel
DidaTravel has warned that Western hotels have missed a great window of opportunity for capturing the attention of international outbound Chinese tourists by not activelyDidaTravel outperforms Chinese hotel market recovery
DidaTravel has outperformed the wider Chinese outbound recovery, with a remarkable +40% growth in hotel sales, year-to-date Vs. pre-pandemic, 2019 sales (+292% growth comparing theRoyal Caribbean’s Spectrum of the Seas offers added ports of call
With the expanded ports of call, Spectrum now visits coastal cities such as Ishigaki and Okinawa in Japan, Busan and Jeju in South Korea, and Danang and Nha Trang in Vietnam.China’s Cruise Market: A Voyage of Resilience and Revival
Between its rapid rise, catastrophic collapse due to the pandemic, and remarkable recovery, China's cruise market has been one of the most interesting in the ...
Viking announces first-of-their-kind China voyages
Viking announced three new, first-of-their-kind itineraries that will provide guests with exclusive access to China in 2024. The new voyages range from 10 to 20 days and explore iconic cities, such as Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong.
ITE Hong Kong 2024 draws in record number of participants at 4th in-person expo
Hong Kong’s ITE2024 reported a record number of participants at its fourth in-person iteration following the COVID-19 pandemic.
China announces plans to open Ming Dynasty tombs to tourists
The Chinese government announced its plans to open the Ming Tombs Scenic Area to further awareness on the Ming Dynasty’s rich cultural legacy.
Tourism Fiji, Fiji Airways tie up with Fliggy for exclusive China campaign
The tripartite campaign offers Chinese tourists attractive deals from Fiji Airways as well as travel packages- Market News
Why Jimbaran Convention Centre is the best place for meetings and conferences in Bali
Set on the premises of the five-star InterContinental Bali Resort, Jimbaran Convention Centre has outstanding facilities for meetings, conventions, weddings, and more. Here is how
AirAsia X presents operational stats for 2nd quarter-2024
AirAsia X released its preliminary operational statistics for the period covering 1 April to 30 June 2024, showing a significant increase in passenger numbers from where they were last year.
Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok wins at 2024 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards
Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok announced that it received the title of Thailand’s Best Culinary Experience at the 2024 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards.
Turkish Airlines adds Chinese yuan to its financing portfolio
Turkish Airlines has added Chinese yuan to its financing portfolio in line with its natural currency hedging policy, thanks to its diversified revenue structure.
Lanson Place adds two new sites to its portfolio
Lanson Place Hospitality Management Limited expanded its portfolio to include two new sites in China and Australia.
China Eastern announces direct Shanghai-Venice route
Shanghai's China Eastern Airlines announced a new direct route to Venice from 26 September.
Air India Express to fly to Agartala from 1 September
Air India Express announces the expansion of its network to Tripura, introducing daily direct flights connecting Agartala to Guwahati/Delhi and Kolkata.
ITC Hotels opens Welcomhotel Belagavi, Karnataka with 116 keys
ITC Hotels achieves a significant milestone in its growth trajectory as it announced the opening of its 25th property under the distinguished Brand Welcomhotel.
Travel the world for free with Atlys: Earn while you explore
Atlys, a travel tech startup, introduced its latest initiative aimed at passionate travellers: The opportunity to travel the world while working as an in-house influencer.
Intersec Saudi Arabia confirms patronage for largest edition to date
With exhibition space 34% larger year-on-year, and an expected 14% year-on-year increase in visitors to 17,000, the event is securing its status as the leading safety, security, and fire protection exhibition.
Qatar Airways partners with The British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia 2025
Qatar Airways is proud to announce its latest partnership as the Official Title Partner and Official Airline Partner of The Qatar Airways British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia 2025.
Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi launches its first branded aircraft in partnership with Etihad Airways
Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the Middle East’s largest indoor theme park, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking extension to its partnership with Etihad Airways, marking a monumental milestone in the theme park’s history
Radisson RED to open at Edgbaston Stadium with 146 keys by Q2, 2027
Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the signing of Radisson RED Birmingham Edgbaston Stadium, located at one of the leading cricket grounds in the UK.
Hampton by Hilton to debut with 157 keys at London Heathrow
Hilton has announced the signing of Hampton by Hilton London Heathrow Bath Road, marking the brand’s debut at Europe’s busiest airport, as part of a franchise agreement with Acre Hotels Ltd, part of the Westcombe Group.
Average food hygiene rating for hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses in the UK was 95%, a score a 4 or a 5
The average food hygiene rating for hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses across the UK has been revealed, thanks to a report from leading online training provider High Speed Training.
Sacramento announces 2024 farm-to-fork festival line up
Grammy Award-winning Andra Day is bringing her mix jazz, blues and R&B, and Hayes Carll & The Band of Heathens will bring the country and rock and roll to headline the musical entertainment at this year’s free Farm-to-Fork Festival hosted by Visit Sacramento
Crystal announces release dates for 2026 itineraries
Crystal providing exceptional cruise experiences, announced the release dates for its highly anticipated 2026 itineraries as a prelude to the official launch.
The effect of the Global IT outage will linger post dashed holidays and grounded flights
For Airlines when something such as a “CrowdStrike” outage hits as a totally unexpected disruption then the challenge becomes even tougher, reinforcing the idea of dependence on technology and the need for it to be sound.
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Turkish Airlines adds Chinese yuan to its financing portfolio
Turkish Airlines has added Chinese yuan to its financing portfolio in line with its natural currency hedging policy, thanks to its diversified revenue structure.
China Eastern announces direct Shanghai-Venice route
Shanghai's China Eastern Airlines announced a new direct route to Venice from 26 September.
Hainan Airlines opens Haikou-Moscow route next month
Hainan Airlines announced that it would commence flights between Haikou and Moscow from 26 August.
Today, is the busiest day for UK departures so far this year: Cirium
Analysis reveals that this Friday (19 July) is set to be the busiest day for UK flight departures so far this year, with over 3,214 departures alone – the highest number of daily departures since October 2019.
Sino Jet earns IS-BAO Level 3 recertification
Sino Jet secured IS-BAO Level 3 accreditation for a second consecutive year, as well as the Decade-Long Safety Accreditation honour.
China sees rising demand for hub airports
Recent reports show that operations at China’s hub airports experienced a surge throughout the first half of 2024.
Tourism Fiji, Fiji Airways tie up with Fliggy for exclusive China campaign
The tripartite campaign offers Chinese tourists attractive deals from Fiji Airways as well as travel packages- Partner Content
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2024 PATA Travel Mart Final Call: Last Chance to Join as an Exhibitor!
on July 15, 2024
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TDM Pattaya region roundtable – ‘Revenue Mastery – Elevating every aspect of the hotel profitability’
on July 15, 2024
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Lanson Place adds two new sites to its portfolio
Lanson Place Hospitality Management Limited expanded its portfolio to include two new sites in China and Australia.
Minor Hotels brings luxury brands Tivoli and NH to northwest China
Minor Hotels announced the official signing of a Tivoli and NH dual-branded property in Yining, Xinjiang in northwest China.
Lek Hang Group opens Hotel Central in Macau
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Minor Hotels brings luxury brands Tivoli and NH to northwest China
Minor Hotels announced the official signing of a Tivoli and NH dual-branded ...MGM Shenzen amps up the glamour of the Xiaomeisha waterfront
The new MGM Shenzen formally opened its doors to the public on ...Shangri-La Group celebrate 50 years in Asia with a new book
The Shangri-La Group marks its 50th anniversary with the book “From the ...Centara Hotels & Resorts streamline MICE with New Agenda: Meetings Redesigned
To modernise their MICE service into a single-point-of-contact solution, Centara Hotels & ...Registration Now Open for China Agent Famil
The registration for the highly anticipated Tweet World Travel China Agent Famil ...Failure to reactivate Chinese sales & marketing channels could cost western hotels market share – DidaTravel
DidaTravel has warned that Western hotels have missed a great window of ...- Sector News
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