Hotels anchor Phuket’s move to global luxury and lifestyle destination
Private jet terminals, superyacht marinas and high-end residences attract wealthy travelers
There is a dynamic transformation taking place in the popular Thai island resort of Phuket. The destination is attracting luxury lifestyle hotels and high-net-worth individuals dec...
Hotel development booms in Singapore as tourism demand continues to climb
Renovations and hotel openings focus on sustainability
Rising tourism demand and surging visitor arrivals are fueling a wave of new hotel development in Singapore.
Hong Kong’s Swire Hotels Amplifies Expansion Plans With $12 Billion Fund
Growth Strategy Is Focused on China, US, South Korea and Australia
Swire Hotels has plans to expand its brand The House Collective to such destinations as Tokyo and Shenzhen Bay, China.
Ovolo Hotel Executives Say All-Vegetarian Menus Both Planet-Friendly, Profitable
Brand Claims It Is First Ever To Take Meatless Menus This Far
Hong Kong-based Ovolo Hotel Group claims it is the world’s first hotel group to offer a vegetarian-led cuisine, and its executives said the move makes sense from both an economical...
Bangkok Mega-Project Heralds New Era for Dusit Thani Hotel
Dusit Central Park To Open in 2024 on Nine-Acre Repurposed Site
When the Dusit Thani Bangkok closed its doors in early 2019, executives at Bangkok-based Dusit Thani Public Company Limited envisioned a grand plan for the property and site that w...
KFS Hotel Capital Targets Asia-Pacific Region for Investment
Rebranding and Repositioning at Core of Strategy for Singapore-Based Firm
After recently opening an office in Singapore, KFS Hotel Capital is actively pursuing hotel investments and acquisition opportunities in Southeast Asia, Japan and Korea.
Wink Hotels Brand Appeals to Next Generation of Southeast Asian Guests
Debut in Vietnam Marks $1 Billion Investment for Firm
The ups and downs of a global pandemic have not paused expansion plans for Vietnam’s Wink Hotels.
Cygnett Hotels' Growth in Southeast Asia Stems From Regional Travel Surge
New Bangkok Office a Sign of Commitment to Growing Southeast Asian Market
With seven years of operations under its belt, Gurgaon, India-based Cygnett Hotels & Resorts is ready to expand into Europe, Africa, the Middle East and, especially, Southeast Asia...
Singapore’s Far East Hospitality Steams Ahead With Expansion, Partnerships
Newest Resort, on Sentosa Island, Reflects Commitment to Wellness
(Corrected on Oct. 19 to identify two hotel projects as in development in the 22nd paragraph.)
Bold, Fresh, Distinct Hotel Openings Shine Light on Singapore’s Future
Hotel Debutants Place Huge Emphasis on Sustainability, Eco-Consciousness
Confidence in the Singapore hospitality industry remains high amid new openings, including the debuts of several upscale brands.
Asian Hotels Embrace, Promote Rising Female Leadership Roles
47% of Park Hotel Group's Management Team Comprises Women
The hotel industry in Asia has long been dominated by male leaders, but that is changing.
Asian Hotel Investment Begins To Rally Following Worst of Pandemic
Investors Upbeat About Hotels but Also Looking at Initiatives, Different Real-Estate Classes
Experts believe there is renewed interest in hotel investments in the Asia-Pacific region in the wake of a tumultuous 2020.
Hotels in Densely Populated Singapore Get Creative To Woo Staycationers
Innovations Range From Food to the Arts
Even with vaccinations underway in many markets, the COVID-19 pandemic is unlikely to abate in the foreseeable future. With most borders still remaining closed, necessity becomes t...
Singapore Helps Hoteliers With Staycation Stimulus
With little international demand and travel restrictions, the government of Singapore is encouraging residents to support local businesses and take staycations.
GLOBAL REPORT—With a growing number of international borders closed due to resurgences of COVID-19, global travel is at a near standstill and smaller countries are pondering what o...
Hotels Continue to Highlight Eco-friendly Initiatives
Hoteliers in Southeast Asia continue to keep their sights on sustainability and environmental consciousness.
SINGAPORE—Sustainability, environmental protection and responsible tourism have never been more important in order to protect both guests and the world, according to sources.
Singapore Hotels to Increase Food Safety Upon Reopening
Singapore is just one Asian market improving guidelines on food safety and preparation as the region tackles COVID-19 and looks to understand what the future will bring to hotel F&B.
SINGAPORE—The rise of COVID-19 cases worldwide has led to stricter measures on hotel food-health safety, including in Asian markets that are beginning to end their lockdowns.
Singapore Hotels Navigating Business Effects of Virus
Singapore is an international destination that still depends on visitors from China and neighbor Malaysia—business which has taken a hit due to the pandemic—but hoteliers there remain positive, in part buoyed by staycation guests.
SINGAPORE—As one of the first countries to be hit by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Singapore also has been among the first markets to report a sharp downturn in occupancy.
Hoteliers Target Growing Demand for Halal Travel
Islamic/Muslim travel is going beyond halal meals and prayer mats with the sector set to grow by 35% over the next few years to approximately $300 billion. Hoteliers eager to grow this market must provide the necessary atmosphere and services, experts said.
SINGAPORE—Halal tourism is among the fastest-growing segments in the tourism industry, and hoteliers must make sure they’re considering the needs of Muslim travelers to make the mo...
What Female Corporate Travelers Want From Hotel Stays
More women are traveling for business than ever before, but hotels have more work to do when it comes to catering to their needs, from safety to amenities, said speakers on a panel at ITB Asia.
SINGAPORE—The hospitality world has come a long way since the days of women-only floors and pink-tone accessories introduced some 30 odd years ago, but there’s more to be done when...
What’s Driving Singapore’s Hotel Demand
Singapore is seeing hotel performance growth thanks to new attractions and demand from business, leisure, medical, and meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions sectors, and some hoteliers have seen a rise in business as political unrest has continued in Hong Kong.
SINGAPORE—The city state of Singapore continues to attract a growing stream of visitors every year, according to sources.