By Marcus Tan
Hong Kong-based writer covering hotel groups, brand expansions and the changing economics of the global hotel business.
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa Merlin Beach rolls out festive season programme
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach has announced its festive season programme, featuring family activities, themed dining, and a New
Renaissance Hotels expands Evenings program with Asia-Pacific beverage rituals
Renaissance Hotels is expanding its Evenings at Renaissance program across Asia-Pacific, excluding China, with new beverage rituals crafted
Travelodge opens 360-room Gangnam Yeoksam Seoul, its largest Asia property
Travelodge Hotels Asia has opened its largest hotel in Asia, the 360-room Travelodge Gangnam Yeoksam Seoul, in Seoul's Gangnam district. The
Richard Cooke to lead Hotel Bel-Air as general manager
Richard Cooke has been appointed general manager of Hotel Bel-Air, effective January 1, 2027. He joins from Rocco Forte Hotels, where he ove
Marriott's Drew Pinto on localization, AI, and the future of hotel competitiveness
At TravelDaily's Hotel Marketing Conference, Marriott's Drew Pinto discussed localization, AI, and non-room revenue. He emphasized a 'human-
JW Marriott Goa launches Goan Thali at JW Kitchen
JW Marriott Goa has launched a Goan Thali at JW Kitchen, offering vegetarian, non-vegetarian, and seafood options. The thali features tradit
Four Seasons Bengaluru's Copitas bar rolls out Copa G&T for International Gin & Tonic Day
Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru celebrates International Gin & Tonic Day on 19 October with Copa G&T, a quartet of craft variations at Copitas
Hilton Molino Stucky Venice launches autumn mixology and spa program
Hilton Molino Stucky Venice is rolling out a season of autumn experiences, including hosting Venice Cocktail Week, a new Mixology Afternoon
ECOS Dubai Al Furjan launches flexible winter stay packages
ECOS Dubai Hotel at Al Furjan has introduced flexible winter stay packages, including a 30-night rate of $1,497 and nightly rates from $65.
REVĪVŌ Bali relaunches five vitality programs with science-based health focus
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort in Bali has relaunched five vitality programs focused on foundational health, longevity, sleep, metabolism, and cellu
Duetto to deploy revenue system across B&B Hotels' 930-property portfolio
Duetto has been selected by B&B Hotels to implement its revenue management platform across the chain's entire portfolio of over 930 properti
Iberostar Mexico portfolio: matching resort tiers to traveler needs
Iberostar operates 15 resorts across Mexico under three distinct tiers: Waves, Selection, and JOIA. Each tier targets a specific traveler pr