peakwork sets up APAC office in global distribution play
Following its announcement late last year that it was ready to expand internationally, peakwork is opening an office in Singapore, to be headed by Tony Marshall.Marshall, who was APAC head for Orbitz Partner Network, joins the Germany-based software specialist whose Player Hub technology is designed [...]
Good financial showing for AccorHotels in Q1
AccorHotels had a strong first quarter 2016 with revenue totalling €1,161 million, a 1.9% like-for-like increase year-on-year (-5.2% as reported).The company attributed the positive results to strong demand in the majority of the group's key markets particularly in the Mediterranean, Middle East, [...]
Relux uses new funds to expand inbound business on back of Abe’s ambitious targets
Loco Partners, which manages the members-only luxury hotels and ryokan booking site, Relux, will use the latest 500m yen (about US$4.5m) raised to expand its service for Japanese users as well as expand its inbound business for overseas visitors, signaling a step-up in the competition for inbound to [...]
The Wrap: The Crest Collection from Ascott – luxury with a sense of home
In the news: Ascott’s new The Crest Collection, Lion Air flies with Sabre, Amadeus’ revenue management solution for SIA, GfK-ForwardKeys on inbound travel to IndiaThe Crest Collection from Ascott – luxury with a sense of homeAscott has added a touch of European elegance and grandeur to its col [...]
I stayed in four hotels in 10 days. Here’s my report card.
Recently, I did one of those crazy city hops – going from Hong Kong to Seoul to Bangkok and Saigon in 10 days. In the process, I stayed in four hotels that, to me, capture the diversity of hospitality in Asia and how the industry's changed, and is evolving.Hotel ICON, Hong Kong This is a city know [...]
Bringing it all together under George Town Heritage & Hotels
Known for his golden touch in transforming decrepit heritage buildings into tasteful, luxurious accommodations for travellers, award-winning hotelier Christopher Ong marks another milestone with the introduction of George Town Heritage & Hotels (GTHH).All Ong's properties - Muntri Mews, Muntri G [...]
The Wrap: Carlson Rezidor brings Virtual Reality to Radisson Blue’s design programme
In the news: Virtual reality for Radisson Blue's design programme, CarTrawler and Shannon Airport collaborate, TripAdvisor’s report on best time to book hotels, Langham Hospitality Group’s new corporate websiteCarlson Rezidor brings Virtual Reality to Radisson Blue's design programme Carlson Rez [...]
Local gladiators gear up for battle in South Korea travel market
When asked to describe the state of the Korean online travel market in an image, Min Yoon, CEO of TideSquare, shared an image of a gladiator scene from ancient Rome much to the amusement of the audience gathered for the first WIT Seoul on March 25.He called it “super competitive” and that things [...]
Travelport expands Japan’s presence with acquisition of Galileo Japan
Leading travel commerce platform, Travelport, has acquired Galileo Japan, its third party distributor in the country.Galileo Japan was previously owned by a consortium of airline owners.With the acquisition Travelport will build a new, consolidated Travelport Japan entity that will continue to offer [...]
AccorHotels buys onefinestay, plans to add 40 new markets
Adding to its arsenal in private accommodation, Accor Hotels has acquired onefinestay, a high-end hospitality pioneer specialising in luxury serviced home rental in key worldwide gateways.The acquisition is for €148M (£117M) and AccorHotels has made a further commitment of €64m (£50m) to help [...]
