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.
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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
Accor’s Legacy Brands Aren’t Left out of the Lifestyle Party, Says Bazin
By grouping the lifestyle brands under one Ennismore umbrella, Accor accentuates to owners, and customers, it has the critical mass in the sector and is the go-to for their lifestyle needs. But will it be one merry family with no clash of egos? And can Bazin build bridges between lifestyle and legacy brands?