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
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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.
The Future of Asian Cruising After Genting’s Demise
Genting Hong Kong may sink but Asia’s cruise market will continue to float and be of value to hotels, particularly upscale and luxury, for its pre- and post-sailing accommodation needs and shore excursions.
Marriott Ties With Accor for top Spot in Hotel Signings and Openings 2021
Marriott signed one hotel per week in Asia-Pacific excluding China last year, despite Delta lockdowns and two publicly aired owner disputes. Its annual survey of owners shows increased satisfaction in 2020 and 2021, says its head in the region, Rajeev Menon
Hilton Sees 2022 as the Year it Seizes Growth in Asia-Pacific Beyond China
After a China-first policy, Hilton is turning its attention to the rest of Asia-Pacific this year with the deployment of new brands, including its micro-hotels concept, Motto. Its luxury collection LXR is already looking promising
Sands Pours $1 Billion More Into S’pore Resort and Cements Non-Gaming Effort
Singapore gets more non-gaming revenues than Macau. This latest reinvestment by Sands further raises the notch
Thai Inbound Agents Send ‘Impact’ Letter Ahead of Test & Go Suspension Review on Jan 4
A whole industry is holding its breath on a positive outcome on January 4 that could save the peak winter season, indeed the whole of 2022
Kempinski’s Latest Deal is a Floating Hotel With Villas That can Sail Away
Kempinski’s group CEO Bernold Schroeder is as buoyant as his new floating hotel deal about 2022 prospects