Hospitality News

Hotel stays in Europe were on average 25% more expensive in December 2022 compared to December 2019.

Room rates soar in Europe but stagnate in AsiaThe good news for travellers is that many hotels in Asia still offer cheaper room rates than pre-pandemic times.

The 192-room Best Western Chatuchak is steps from the iconic Chatuchak Weekend Market.

Best Western goes to market with latest Bangkok hotelThe shopping paradise of Chatuchak Weekend Market lies in wait for guests just outside this new 192-key property.

&Beyond's Punakha River Lodge in Bhutan offers luxury tented suites, Himalayan views and local experiences.

&Beyond goes beyond tours with its first lodge in BhutanThe luxury tour operator brings its conservation-led model to Bhutan with Punakha River Lodge.

The 18 to 35 year olds are the ones travelling the most compared to the older crowd.

What recession? The young ones can’t get enough of their luxury fixMove over millennials, Gen Z and Gen Alpha are growing up to be luxury spenders fast: Bain & Co report.

Kaura Bali allows travellers to both give back to the local community and immerse in their way of life.

It takes a village to raise sustainability for Cross Hotels and DiscovaKaura Bali, a sustainable tourism retreat in the hills of Karangasem, is developed in partnership with local villagers.

There has been a significant increase in the number of luxury private villas available for rent.

Demand for villas is growing, so is the management expertiseSublime Samui Villas launches a dedicated office in for luxury villa management and marketing services in Koh Samui.

Lion Sands Game Reserve in Kruger National Park in South Africa.

Going for Gold with The Travel Corporation’s new luxury brandMeet nobles and ice cream sellers, stay in castles and safari camps on limited edition tours.

Aiden by Best Western Herning is Denmark’s first modular hotel opening in February.

BWH doubles Aiden portfolio and launches hologram conciergeFollowing the launch of 30 new hotels in Scandinavia, Aiden will continue expanding in India, Australia and Thailand.

The Robertson House by The Crest Collection in Singapore is expected to open in end 2023.

Ascott rides on the Crest of Asia’s travel waveIn catering to travellers’ demands for more bespoke experiences, Ascott is bringing The Crest Collection to more destinations...

Unbound by borders, Hyatt debuts luxury brand in TokyoHyatt is bringing its Unbound Collection to Tokyo with the 205-room Hotel Toranomon Hills.