With at least 20 hotel openings scheduled to take place this year, luxury hotel brand Sheraton is on track to reach its 500th hotel by 2016, fueled by strong global demand, especially in the Asia-Pacific
Hong Kong: Disney Breaks Ground on 3rd Resort Hotel on Lantau Island
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has broken ground on its 3rd resort hotel, which will increase the number of hotel rooms at the theme park to 1,750. The new project is a dramatic departure from previous Disney hotels in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong: Hotel in Mongkok to Debut a New Bar and Lounge
A bar and lounge at The Langham Mongkok, Hong Kong, relaunches with a new name, a new concept, and a new look
Hong Kong: 5 Star Hotel Celebrates US$30 Million Renovation with Opulent Opening Party
The Langham Hong Kong celebrates US$30 million facelift with star-studded opening party attracting celebrities, socialists, journalist, and entrepreneurs.
Maldives: Hotel Employees Get Intensive Training in the Art of Butlering
Hotel employees at Anantara resorts in the Maldives have undergone intensive training in the fine art of butlering.
Cinema: Movie to Explore the Making of Dreams in Hong Kong
Chivas 18 has teamed up with Hong Kong Film Director Heiward Mak to produce a film entitled Dream City, which will explore how dreams are made in Hong Kong. It will be set at Woo Bar at the W Hotel in West Kowloon.
Travel Survey: 78% of Travelers Would Rather Give Up Sex than Coffee!
Travelers would rather go without sex than coffee, a travel survey reveals. A French hotel chain plans to turn lobbies into European style coffeehouses.
China: Mandarin Oriental to Manage Five Star Hotel in Chongqing
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group signs an agreement with Fortune Hill Real Estate Company to manage a hotel in Jiangbeizui Central Business District
Philippines Travelogue: Former Cebu Hilton Gets Mövenpick Makeover
Movenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu is a stylish resort with a private beach, free form swimming pool, spa, fitness centre, meeting facilities, and four food and beverage outlets, including one of the hippest venues in town.
Hotels: Global Room Rates Rise by 3% in 2012
The average price of a hotel room around the world rose by 3% during 2012, compared with the previous year, according to the latest Hotels.com Hotel Price Index (HPI)