Leading Australian travel identity Chris Hall has joined PONANT as Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific. Sarina Bratton AM, PONANT Chairman for Asia Pacific said Chris was an experienced leader in the global tour operating, river cruise, expeditions and distribution space with the role...
Choice Hotels Asia-Pac celebrates accommodation excellence with regional Gold Awards
Leading hotel group Choice Hotels Asia-Pac is delighted to announce its Gold Award winning hotels across Australia and New Zealand for 2022, celebrating excellence in customer service and exceptional guest experiences at properties from Albury to Mackay, and many places in between.
Hyatt House Brand to Debut in Tokyo With Plans for Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya
Hyatt has entered into a management agreement with Tokyu Land Corporation for Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya. To open by mid-2024, the 126-room hotel will be an ideal mid- to long-stay living accommodation situated just steps away from the world-famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing. Hyatt House Tokyo...
Accor Pacific announces changes to operations leadership team
ACCOR, the largest hotel operator in Australia and New Zealand, has announced changes to its senior operations leadership team which will bring increased expertise and focus to Accor’s operations across Australia, New Zealand, French Polynesia and Fiji.
Dr Jerry Schwartz to launch the Hunter Valley Hospitality School, and announces plans for new bar and brewery venue in Newcastle
Dr Jerry Schwartz, is teaming up with the University of Newcastle to address the hospitality skills shortage by establishing a new training academy for the Hunter Valley.
La Vie Hotels & Resorts appoints Shankar Sreekumar Head of South & South East Asia
After a year of unprecedented growth for La Vie Hotels & Resorts, the company has announced the appointment of Shankar Sreekumar as Head of South & South East Asia.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has expanded its world class Academy programme to offer core learning content on a new digital platform in eight additional languages, making it a truly global resource that will benefit hospitality and early career professionals the world over.
JLL Hotels names Rathawat Kuvijitrsuwan Senior Vice President of Advisory & Asset Management Thailand
Thailand offers some of the best value-add and greenfield investment opportunities in the region, underpinned by the beauty of the country, the welcoming and hospitable nature of the Thai people, and progressive tourism policies” says Xander Nijnens, Managing Director, Head of Advisory &...
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts Asia Pacific announces Multiple Property Development Agreement in Indonesia with Sun Motor Group
Joon Aun Ooi, President, Asia Pacific, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts said, “Indonesia is our key strategic market. As such, we are excited to partner with Sun Motor Group to tap into their wealth of knowledge and understanding of the Indonesian hospitality industry.