Monday, November 29, 2010

Japan, China and Australia Continue to Rank as Most Preferred Destinations

One in four consumers across Asia Pacific is looking to get their passport stamped and leave for a vacation in the coming six months, according to the findings from a MasterCard survey.

Japan continues to rank as the most popular travel destination, followed by China and Australia for respondents in Asia Pacific.

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Marriott launches FFP Promotion with LAN Airlines

Marriott International and LAN Airlines are teaming up to offer LANPASS members a 20% discount at Marriott’s portfolio of hotels in Latin America and Miami.

LANPASS is the frequent flyer program of LAN Airlines. The 20% off rate is exclusive to Elite LANPASS members and guests interested in extending their stay over Friday and Saturday at participating JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Renaissance Hotels and Courtyard by Marriott Hotels in the region. In addition, Elite LANPASS members will also receive the discount at Marriott’s select spa facilities throughout the region.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Langham Place Samui Launches Free Night Promotion

The Langham Place Samui at Lamai Beach is offering a ‘Stay 3 Pay 2’ promotion, which allows guests to pay only the two-night room rate for a three-night stay with daily breakfast. The promotion is valid until 18 December 2010.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Shangri-La to Open First Hotel in Europe on 17 December 2010

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts will open its first hotel in Europe on 17 December 2010.

The Shangri-La Hotel, Paris, located in the French capital's prestigious 16th arrondissement, was built in 1896 as the private home of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte's grand-nephew, Prince Roland Bonaparte.

Monday, November 22, 2010

Hard Rock Hotel Penang Appoints Shane Coates as EAM

The Hard Rock Hotel Penang, the 250-room musical and entertainment themed beach resort in Batu Feringghi, Penang has appointed Mr. Shane Coates as the new Executive Assistant Manager for this property effective November 2010.

Friday, November 19, 2010

Hotel Brand Offers Bonus Points for Online Check-In

The Wingate by Wyndham hotel brand is offering Wyndham Rewards loyalty program members who join Topguest, 50 Wyndham Rewards points when they check-in online at any at any of the chain’s 165 hotel locations.

Monday, November 15, 2010

Amadeus launches Hotel Platform

Amadeus has launched the Amadeus Hotel Platform, a centralised above-property solution.

Built around one comprehensive database, and available as a ‘Software as a Service model’, it combines central reservation, property management and global distribution systems into one fully integrated platform. Offering a single and real-time view of the entire business, Amadeus Hotel Platform enables hoteliers to deliver innovative and new guest services, generate additional revenues and also quickly react to market changes as new trends, behaviours and demands emerge.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Qatar Airways CEO Wins Achievement Award

Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker has been recognised for his role in the airline’s long-term contribution to the economic growth of Qatar at the Leaders in Aviation Awards held at the Grand Hyatt Doha.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Marriott Signs Three Hotels in Europe

Marriott has signed franchise agreements that will add three more hotels to its lodging portfolio in Europe. The hotels are the:

• 87-room Renaissance Lucerne Hotel, Switzerland (2011)
• 139-room Renaissance Aix-en-Provence Hotel, France (2012)
• 113-room Renaissance Paris Saint-Cloud Hotel, France (2013)

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Broome to Host International Beach Polo Festival

The Kimberley region of north west Australia is set to host Australia’s first international beach polo festival following ‘in principal’ approval of the concept by Broome Shire Council. The weeklong festival, to be held in Broome from 8 to 15 May 2011, is expected to attract polo players and tourists from around the world.