Record number of hotels under construction in the Asia Pacific region
According to STR Global there are currently 2,435 hotels totalling 562,781 rooms Under Contract in the Asia Pacific region.
TripAdvisor reveals six key travel trends for 2016
Travellers will be seeking new experiences, spending more and expecting air-con and wifi, whilst hoteliers will be raising prices.
Philippe Roux-Dessarps named Vice President of Global Brands for Hyatt
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced Philippe Roux-Dessarps as vice president of global brands in support of Hyatt’s brand priorities and growth strategies.
Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort reveals its Grand Konotta Villa
Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort this week revealed its 600 square metre (6,400 sqft) Grand Konotta Villa, a stunning three-bedroom over-water retreat.
Coco Bodu Hithi to welcome Michelin star chefs at Savour 2016
Coco Bodu Hithi returns with Savour 2016, a sophisticated culinary experience that is fast becoming Coco Collection’s homage to fine dining in the Maldives, from 21st February to 04th March 2016.
Maldives named World’s Leading Beach Destination at World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony
The Maldives was named World’s Leading Beach Destination at World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2015 held on 12th December at Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, El Jadida, Morocco.
Qatar Airways announce three year sponsorship with Ooredoo for on-board Wi-Fi
Qatar Airways has announced that the telecommunications company, Ooredoo, will be the exclusive three-year sponsor of on-board Wi-Fi.
Vacation exchange network RCI partners with AAA Hotels and Resorts in the Maldives
Vacation exchange network RCI has joined hands with the Maldivian company AAA Hotels and Resorts to add three new resorts to their exchange network.
New Zealand engineering company building underwater restaurant in Maldives
An engineering company from New Zealand, Fitzroy Engineering, is building an underwater restaurant in the Maldives worth several million dollars, New Zealand website stuff.co.nz has reported.
Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives earns AHLEI’s Certified Guest Service Property designation
To earn this distinction, the property trained employees with AHLEI’sGuest Service Gold®, with 80 employees earning the Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP®).
Club Med announces partnership with Facebook
Club Med has announced an official partnership with Facebook, making it the first global tourism company to offer Facebook at Work to its staff of 13,000 employees in more than 40 countries.
Green Globe launches new online certification system and solution centre
Green Globe has launched a new online solution centre to facilitate certification and better management of environmental indicators, known as Green Globe Solutions (GGS).
