Australian travellers looking to stretch their holiday budget a little further have a new loyalty program to keep an eye on – one that’s built on the idea of not being loyal at all.
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India is set to become Marriott International's next big growth bet
The hotel chain's chief commercial officer, John Toomey, said in an interview with Business Insider that Marriott is looking to double its footprint in India, from 48 to 90 cities.
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Hotel CEOs on AI, distribution, and the next battle for direct
For years, hotel CEOs have talked about the power struggle between brands and online travel agencies (OTAs). But now, a new force is reshaping that battleground – Artificial Intelligence.
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30 years of celebration for Millennium Hotels & Resorts
Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) is celebrating its 30th anniversary, a milestone that traces the Singapore-born hospitality group’s rise into a global force with more than 150 hotels and resorts across key markets…
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The future isn’t about channels, it’s about guests
At WiT Singapore, hotels and OTAs find common ground in a new battleground: trust, experience, and emotion.
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Will QT Singapore sale set city price benchmark?
The buyer pool has widened in Singapore and heritage hotels such as QT are rare. Seller Sunray may be smiling to the bank.
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Icons discuss disruptive sharing economy, innovation
Three HICAP legends opened the conference by discussing their careers as well as technology and emerging markets.
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A modest rebranding sees Swire Hotels launch Upper House, as it plans much greater international growth
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Who will take on Trump branded residences in India?
Trump Residences Gurgaon, launched in May, sold out all 298 units in five hours, developer Tribeca trumpeted on its website. Featuring two 51-story towers, it is the Trump Organization’s fifth branded residences project in India, a market it entered…
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Iraq launches probe after diplomat accused of taking towels from Jordan hotel
An Iraqi diplomat is in hot water after being accused of stealing towels from a Jordanian hotel. Iraq’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has taken up the case, and even an Iraqi tribe has become involved.
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How to ensure your luxury offering evolves with the times
Once upon a time, luxury in hospitality was defined by things such as marble floors, expensive silverware and the thread count of the linens. It was about spectacle and exclusivity. Fast forward to the post-Covid era and that is giving way to a…
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Hotel group boss says Sri Lanka must rebrand as a value destination
Sri Lanka has been urged to move beyond “discount-led tourism” to focus on value over price…
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Three Indian-origin hoteliers killed in 72 hours
Three Indian-origin hoteliers — two in Charlotte, North Carolina, and one in Pittsburgh— were killed within 72 hours in separate incidents last week. The incidents occurred a month after another Indian motel manager, Chandra Mouli “Bob”…
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Alex Sogno, CEO, Global Asset Solutions, discusses the role of asset management amidst the growth of third-party operators in Asia.
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IHG appoints MD of world’s tallest hotel in Dubai
IHG Hotels & Resorts has appointed experienced hotelier Heinrich Morio as Managing Director of Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection, ahead of its opening on 15 November 2025.
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In an Indian hinterland town, hotels become Japanese havens for auto expats
In India's Gujarat, eating meat or seafood is frowned upon, but in the state's dusty industrial town of Vithalapur, hotels with names like Osaka Palace are churning out ramen and tempura - all to please the Japanese auto engineers and managers who…
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New Umrah rules: Pilgrims from UAE must now pre-book hotels, transport
Umrah operators in the UAE are urging pilgrims to pre-book their transport and accommodation when applying for visas, as Saudi authorities tighten measures to regulate pilgrim movement.
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Ascott’s Citadines brand surpasses 200 properties
Upper-midscale brand strengthens position in the resilient upper-midscale segment through rapid conversions, franchising and geographical diversification.
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