Hospitality News
Caesars Entertainment and World Series of Poker “Chip In” To the Tune of US$6 Million to One Drop Organisation
Tuesday, 4 September 2012
Donation will help more than 70,000 people obtain safe access to clean water
Oriental Residence Bangkok ranks first on TripAdvisor
Tuesday, 4 September 2012
After opening in January this year, the Oriental Residence Bangkok is already ranked ‘Number One’ on TripAdvisor.
Emirates Wolgan Valley Introduces Exclusive Artist-in-Residence Program
Tuesday, 4 September 2012Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, the international award-winning luxury resort will launch its inaugural Artist-in-Residence Program throughout November 2012.
The Secret’s Out: South Place Hotel Opens Its Doors in the City of London
Tuesday, 4 September 2012South Place Hotel, the City of London’s first independent luxury hotel, opens for business and a lot of pleasure today with stunning art installations, contemporary design collaborations and mouth-watering menus.
Club Med's Eco-Nature Resort, Cherating Beach, Malaysia 'Zen out' in a green zone
Tuesday, 4 September 2012Club Med has unveiled the latest of its up-scale inventory, with major additions to its Cherating Beach Resort, all due for completion in September 2012.
First Christchurch City Hotel Re-Opens Since Earthquake
Tuesday, 4 September 2012Ibis Christchurch opened its doors today, becoming the first city centre hotel to re-open since the February 2011 earthquake.
Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley Unveils Multimillion Dollar Makeover
Monday, 3 September 2012Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley has unveiled its $5.6 million dollar refurbishment of 200 accommodation rooms, revealing a sophisticated new look and feel in line with the hotel’s reputation as the premier business and leisure destination in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.
Laguna Phuket Celebrates 25 Years of Achievement and Unveils Future Design Concept
Monday, 3 September 2012Launched in 1987 when its first hotel opened for business, Laguna Phuket recently celebrated a quarter century of achievement that has seen it evolve into Asia’s finest destination resort, with a unique and internationally recognised “Laguna Lifestyle” enjoyed by guests and residents alike.
Get culture high with the Sucimurni Retreats at Tanjong Jara Resort
Monday, 3 September 2012This summer, Tanjong Jara Resort, on the East Coast of Malaysia, invites you to make it your muse; embark on several unique culture–rich retreats based on the ancient Malay concept of Sucimurni¬- which emphasises purity of spirit, health and wellbeing.
ibis award chic student designs
Friday, 31 August 2012
Hotel operator Accor, in conjunction with celebrated Australian designer Charlie Brown, revealed the winners of the ibis Hotels ‘Style Our Threads’ uniform design competition.
roomsXML and Oman Tourism - Muscat Hotels
Friday, 31 August 2012
As part of the collaboration between roomsXML and the Sultanate of Oman Tourism, roomsXML have released some fantastic rates across premium properties in Muscat.
Accor posts solid half year profits
Friday, 31 August 2012
Hotel group Accor has posted a solid performance to increase half year profits for 2012 by 10.1 percent to EUR212 million before tax.
Three Years on and Rocking Strong!
Friday, 31 August 2012Hard Rock Hotel Penang is set to celebrate its 3rd year anniversary in style on the shores of Batu Ferringhi, Penang on Sunday 16 September with a star-studded pool party featuring Asean pop sensation Mizz Nina and internationally renowned Thai DJ Roxy June.
Reconstruction starts at Camp Jabulani’s Zindoga Villa
Friday, 31 August 2012After the devastating fire that destroyed the Zindoga Villa at Camp Jabulani in Hoedspruit on Saturday, 7 July 2012, Camp Jabulani, a proud Relais & Châteaux member property, is excited to announce that the reconstruction has begun and the expected opening date for the new look Zindoga Villa is 1 November 2012.
Live Down Under but Stay Far East
Thursday, 30 August 2012Singapore’s largest hotel group Far East Hospitality has officially launched its new website StayFarEast.com in Australia.
InterContinental Bali Resort Celebrates Authentic Italian Tastes At Bella Cucina
Wednesday, 29 August 2012Bella Cucina at InterContinental Bali Resort is celebrating a return to the roots of traditional Italian cuisine with a distinctive new menu.
Investors in People (IIP) Certification for Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Tuesday, 28 August 2012In order to bring the company's Human Resources philosophy "Putting an accent on our people" to the next level, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has challenged its Human Resources management practices, testing them through different assessments, and is now reaping the results: the international hotel chain with Swiss roots has been awarded the "Investors in People" (IIP) certification for all its hotel operations worldwide as well as its corporate office in Zurich.
Three Strikes and the Novotel Wollongong Northbeach Is Out - To the Hall Of Fame
Tuesday, 28 August 2012Novotel Wollongong Northbeach has been named the winner of the Business Tourism category at the 2012 South Coast Tourism Awards, for the third time, which means the hotel will be inducted into the South Coast Tourism Hall of Fame.
Planning a Milestone Celebration in Bali Is Now Easier Than Ever
Tuesday, 28 August 2012For people around the world, Bali is a dream destination for celebrating life’s milestones – whether a landmark birthday, wedding anniversary, family reunion, graduation or other major life event.
Ascott to acquire prime property in London for £159 million
Monday, 27 August 2012AsCapitaLand’s wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has signed an agreement to acquire a prime hotel operating in London for £158.8 million (S$311 million).
Disabled access proving popular at Metro Hotel Miranda
Monday, 27 August 2012The introduction of disabled facilities into several of its new Superior rooms on the top floor of Metro Hotel Miranda is proving popular with disabled and senior guests.
Palazzo Versace to host Barossa Valley’s Teusner wines for Winemaker Dinners
Monday, 27 August 2012Following the success of Palazzo Versace’s winemaker’s dinner with WA’s Moss Wood wines, the haute hotel has announced a second fabulous collaboration, partnering with South Australia’s Teusner wines to bring guests another bespoke epicurean encounter on Wednesday, September 19th.
Millions Spent On Pelangi Beach Resort
Monday, 27 August 2012Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa on Malaysia’s Langkawi Island has completed the first stage of a multi million dollar refurbishment.