The all-inclusive rage in the US and Europe is coming to Asia. Accor has already signed two Rixos resorts in Vietnam. But hold your horses — after four decades, Club Med has only nine resorts in operation in Asia, excluding China. Yet may be more competitors is what it takes to turbo-charge all-inclusive in the region
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Asian Hotel Groups Take Bold Steps to Reform Loyalty Programs
Independent chains in Asia are as cognizant as global mega chains of the need to transform loyalty programs. They may even have better ideas
Benchmarking Against 2019 is a “low” bar, say India Hoteliers
India has joined a thin band of Asian countries that can wave goodbye to Covid-19’s most-asked business question: When can we get back to 2019 levels? For other Asian countries, that’s still the question although some are racing ahead of others
Don’t Expect Asian Owners to Take a Back Seat now That Business is Returning. Here’s why
As business returns, operators can expect owners to be sharper about adding value to their assets. Time to remove that fee which doesn’t bring them any value
How The Standard Ends up Managing What was to be the World’s First Orient Express Hotel in Bangkok
One of the most highly anticipated hotel openings in Asia is finally happening, after changing brands and management twice. This isn’t your standard opening, befitting a chain with an eye-catching upside-down logo to show that it is anything but usual
This Indonesian Hotel Chain has Lots of Suitors, Alas it’s no Damsel in Distress
Archipelago International’s foray into emerging markets and new business streams makes the company an even more exciting target for suitors, although some may be wary of the risks such an expansion in the current climate could bring. No matter, this damsel has a mind of its own and is an elusive catch
Wyndham Cracks the Code for Franchising in Asia but There’s Still Work Ahead
With more than 150 hotels in South-east Asia and Pacific Rim, most of them under franchise agreements, Wyndham has proven the model has legs for a region that’s dominated by management contracts. That said, it can’t rest easy yet
Aman Sees no Competition With Kimpton in Nusa Dua
The Aman Villas at Nusa Dua, previously Amanusa Villas, remains under Aman management while IHG takes over the main resort Amanusa, says Aman spokesperson
Brands Proliferation? Not With IHG in Asia, Here’s why
If Accor, Marriott and IHG were to merge it’d be a conglomerate with 90 hotel brands (oh là là ). IHG has the least number of brands but its recent brand spurt is propitious – just in time for a soaring conversions demand in Asia due to the pandemic
Accor to Launch a Midscale Collection as Conversions Continue to Soar
A midscale collection will bolster Accor’s stack of soft brands, which comprises the recently-launched luxury Emblems, and the established upscale MGallery. Midscale, upscale and luxury, Accor wants it all and Asia, where more than 80 percent of hotels are independent, is a fertile hunting ground.