Ovolo Hotels signs with Small Luxury Hotels

Ovolo Hotels has teamed up with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), encompassing eight iconic boutique designer hotels across Hong Kong, Australia, and Bali.

The partnership will see Ovolo Hotels expand its global presence through SLH’s global sales, distribution, and marketing platforms.

Ovolo Hotels has partnered with Small Luxury Hotels of the World; Mamaka by Ovolo in Bali, Indonesia, pictured

This strategic collaboration seamlessly integrates hotels from the Ovolo Hotels collection into SLH’s curated collection with […]

Conrad Singapore Orchard debuts with grand party

The night began with a ceremonial drumming led by (from left to right) Singapore Tourism Board’s Olivier Lim, Pontiac Hotel Private Limited’s Kwee Liong Keng, Hilton’s Alan Watts, and Kajima Development Pte Ltd’s Shuichi Oishi.

The much-awaited Conrad Singapore Orchard finally launched on 31 January 2024, marking its official debut with an ‘Orchard Fusion’ cocktail celebration.

The event was attended by representatives from Pontiac Land Group, Kajima Development Pte Ltd, and Hilton, with Singapore Tourism Board chairman Olivier […]

Radisson Hotel Group to launch new Anyer resort in Indonesia

Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) together with Usaha Jayamas Realty, will open a new beachfront Radisson Resort in the coastal town of Anyer, Indonesia in 2027.

Radisson Resort Anyer will boast 120 guestrooms and 30 tent villas, all featuring a combination of modern, clean Nordic style and guest-oriented practicality. The property will also offer guests access to a private beach and beach club, along with facilities such as an all-day dining restaurant, swimming pool, bar, gym, kids club, […]

Woof! Meet Royal Caribbean’s new Chief Dog Officer

Rover has been named Icon of the Seas’ Chief Dog Officer. Photo Credit: Royal Caribbean International

Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas has an unconventional addition to its crew — a Chief Dog Officer.

The six-month-old golden retriever, named Rover, has embarked on a maritime escapade alongside chief of staff Alison Hubble, spreading tail-wagging joy among both crew and passengers.

Rover’s responsibilities extend beyond the ordinary doggy duties; the five-month-old pup is set to rub paws with […]

Global hotel arrivals rose in 2023, so did room rates

SiteMinder says hoteliers need to be dynamic and be wary of relying on known travel trends. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock/Kittiphan

Familiar patterns are emerging as travel bounces back. Outbound travel from Asia is getting destinations excited for a rebound in business, and hotels are once more fully booked on popular weekday nights.

Yet, trend-spotters say that not everything is back to normal. “We have certainly entered a new era of travel. Not only are behaviours and preferences changing, […]

Why China wasn’t the big comeback story for tourism

Factors like visa policies, airline capacity, and economic slowdown are hindering the Chinese from travelling as much as before. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock/kikujungboy

At the recent ASEAN Tourism Forum 2024 in Vientiane, Laos, Gary Bowerman, the director of Check-in Asia and Asia travel analyst for Phocuswright (which shares parent company Northstar Travel Group with Travel Weekly Asia) shed light on the challenges faced by the Chinese tourism market in Southeast Asia following the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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