Accor has opened the Pullman Gurgaon Central Park, the group’s 500th hotel in the Asia-Pacific region.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced its Westin brand is on track to open its 200th hotel in the next 12 months, propelled by strong growth across Asia Pacific.
Westin will open 11 new hotels this year, all but three outside the US.
Marriott International Inc. and Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) have announced they have signed long-term management agreements for more than 1,300 rooms, suites and floating villas at two landmark luxury hotels operated by Marriott International brands to anchor the second phase of the Galaxy Macau: The R
Swiss-Belhotel International has announced the soft opening of Swiss-Belinn SKA Pekanbaru – Riau, Indonesia.
Wyndham Hotel Group, LLC has announced the signing of an agreement to manage the 565-room Wyndham Grand Xi’an South, a new property under construction in China’s Shaanxi province, which will join Wyndham Hotels and Resorts under the Wyndham Grand Collection.
The property adds to Wyndham Hotel Group’s 4
Hilton Worldwide has announced that it signed a new management agreement with Hoan Kiem Tourism & Trading Company Limited to introduce the first Hilton Garden Inn and Hilton Worldwide's second property in Vietnam.
Scheduled to open in the second half of 2012, the 86-room Hilton Garden Inn Hanoi marks
Marina Bay Sands in Singapore has announced that it will be working to reduce its environmental footprint after it joined the international EarthCheck Benchmarking and Certification program for environmental sustainability.
According to Marina Bay Sands director of sustainability - property operations Kevi
Mövenpick has announced its 11 new hotel projects in nine countries.
The new hotels are in France, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh and Thailand.
The five-star Sofitel Plaza Hanoi on West Lake has reopened after the culmination of three stages of renovations, with the unveiling marking the hotel’s most significant overhaul since its grand opening in 2001.
Hanoi’s two Sofitel properties are the on
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. has announced that it will open its first dual-branded ski resort complex in Changbaishan, China later this year. The Westin Changbaishan and Sheraton Changbaishan Resort will open in August 2012, adjacent to the slopes of Changbai Mountains, one of China’s ski areas.
White Papers
White Papers
May 2, 2012
This paper from Hong Kong-based consultancy The Brand Company looks at the opportunity for hospitality brands in China.
April 24, 2012
This paper from hospitality technology solutions firm at-visions looks at disruptive technologies, hotel IPTV, and integrating guest devices.
April 18, 2012
This paper from customer feedback solutions firm Market Metrix looks at the casino market and typical profile of casino players.
April 18, 2012
This paper from revenue solution management firm IDeaS looks at how hospitality technology investment can increase operational efficiencies.
April 11, 2012
This extract from the annual Hotel Yearbook lists the eight trends for the hotel industry in 2012.
April 11, 2012
This paper from hospitality consulting organization HVS examines business challenges and opportunities in Hong Kong, Macau, China and Taiwan.
April 3, 2012
This excerpt from the Hotel Yearbook 2012 looks at the growth in outbound Chinese travel and the opportunities it presents for the wider global travel industry.
March 21, 2012
This paper from hotel consultancy firm C9 Hotelworks gives the latest information on the hospitality sector in Koh Samui.
March 14, 2012
This white paper from revenue solution management firm IdeaS looks at the key areas hoteliers need to keep in mind when planning around events.
March 13, 2012
This paper from revenue management solution provider Ideas looks at how to ensure departments are working together for maximum profitability.



