LUX* Resorts & Hotels appoints Glenn Daniels as general manager of LUX* South Ari Atoll, Maldives
LUX* Resorts & Hotels has announced the appointment of Mr. Glenn Daniels as general manager of its Maldivian resort, LUX* South Ari Atoll.
Asia Pacific travellers prefer shorter, regional getaways, reports Visa
Visa research shows Asia Pacific travellers shunning long-haul flights, opting instead for shorter, closer holidays.
Cornell report shows hotel brand conversions can boost performance
Hotels that convert from one brand to another generally see improved occupancy, revenue, and profit—provided they choose a strong brand that fits their property.
Marriott International Inc to Merge with Starwood Hotels & Resorts to create world’s largest hotel group
Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide’s board of directors approve a merger that will create the world’s largest hotel company.
Hideaway Beach Maldives introduces its new Deluxe Sunset Beach Villas
Just in time for the busy festive season, Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa, Maldives has unveiled a new room category, adding to its all-suite portfolio: the Deluxe Sunset Beach Villa.
Ceylon Hotels Corp to construct multi-million dollar resort in the Maldives
Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Hotels Corp (CHC) has revealed plans to construct a 50-room resort in the Maldives, with an investment of USD27.7 million.
Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives bags two more travel awards
During the past week, the resort has yet again won two prestigious awards: The Luxury Travel Guide – Global Awards 2015: Winner ‘Best Premium All-Inclusive Resort of the Year – Global’ and UK Travel Agents Choice Award constituted by the Luxury Travel Magazine – Selling Travel, UK: Winner ‘Best All-Inclusive Resort – 2015’.
23rd World Travel Monitor® Forum: European outbound travel strong, but safer destinations preferred
The latest World Travel Trends Report has forecast that whilst European outbound tourism will increase in 2016, travellers are now prioritising safety when selecting a destination.
Conrad Hotels & Resorts launches ‘Stay Inspired’ curated experiences
‘Stay Inspired’ Initiative Turns Team Members into Curators of 1, 3, and 5 Hour Experiences; Brand Introduces Nilou Motamed as First Ever Director of Inspiration.
Cornell University’s Centre for Hospitality Research publishes series of reports on service innovation
Cornell University’s Centre for Hospitality Research (CHR) has published a series of reports summarising the four tracks of the Cornell Hospitality Research Summit (CHRS).
Kuoni Group appoints Zubin Karkaria as new global CEO
Zubin Karkaria, CEO of VFS Global, has been appointed as the CEO of Kuoni Group – VFS Global’s parent company.
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts and SriLankan Airlines launch Asia’s first ever Travel Bloggers Awards
Sri Lankan hospitality company Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, together with Sri Lanka’s national carrier SriLankan Airlines, is calling for entries for Asia’s first ever Travel Bloggers Awards, which they will host as part of the Travel Bloggers Conference (TBCasia) from 2 to 7 June 2016 in Colombo.
