Hong Kong Tycoon Cheng Seeks Sale of Some Rosewood Hotels
Cheng’s representatives have approached some companies for a possible sale of assets in the Rosewood portfolio, according to people familiar with the matter…
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Fourth-generation Hong Kong native Kristina Snaith-Lense talks about her career journey, striking a work-life balance, and embracing her multicultural upbringing
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IHIF Asia slated for September 2024
This year’s regional forum aims to reassess models, consider progressive approaches, and diversify strategies as firms venture into new market segments.
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PolyU School of Hotel and Tourism Management celebrates 45 years of Educational Excellence Renowned
The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) celebrated “45 Years of Educational Excellence” by hosting a gala dinner at Hotel ICON on 30 May. Nearly 300 guests from around the world attended the…
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Shangri-La pares losses; hotels, mall, and apartments generating billions
Hong Kong-based luxury hotels owner and operator Shangri-La Asia Ltd, which owns hotels in Colombo and Hambantota, and a mall and apartments on Galle Face, has reported a US$1.9 million loss for the year ended December 31, 2023…
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Alex Schellenberger joins Mandarin Oriental to head up brand strategy
Mandarin Oriental recently announced the appointment of Alex Schellenberger as Senior Vice President, Brand, to support the strategy of strengthening the brand's presence and increasing its desirability as a luxury hotel brand…
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Mobile Hotel Tech: The Latest Trends from Asia
From my desk in Bangkok, I can see that the big mobile digital trends affecting North America and Europe are also in play in Asia.
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Zurich, Paris and Hong Kong revealed as most expensive cities in the world
How has Covid-19 impacted the world’s most expensive cities? The Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Worldwide Cost of Living survey, compiled in September 2020, discovers how the pandemic has changed the cost of living in 133 cities since the start…
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HKTB Brings Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival To The Virtual Space
In view of the uncertainties concerning the Covid-19 pandemic, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) today announced that its annual signature event “Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival” will, for the first time, take on a virtual format…
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