Hyatt has opened its first Hyatt Regency-branded property in China's capital city. The 348-key Hyatt Regency Beijing Wangjing has a total of 60,277 square feet of meeting/event space, including a 14,746-square-foot ballroom. “As the first Hyatt Regency property in Beijing, we are proud to bring upscale hotel hospitality into the Wangjing area,” said Till Martin, general manager, Hyatt … Read More about First Hyatt Regency Opens in Beijing
Small Luxury Hotels of the World has added properties in Croatia, China, Indonesia and Spain to its roster of independent, boutique hotels. The new additions to the SLH portfolio are: Villa Orsula Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik, CROATIA: Just five minutes’ walk from Dubrovnik’s Old Town, the 13-room Villa Orsula Dubrovnik is housed in a white Art Deco villa that blends 1930s glamour with modern … Read More about Small Luxury Hotels Adds to Portfolio
Club Med aims to open five new resorts per year, on average, over the next five years, says Henri Giscard D'Estaing, Club Med's global CEO and president. The company, which opened two new mountain resorts (Samoëns Morillon Massif in France and Tomamu Hokkaido in Japan) in December, also plans to execute five major renovations to its current resorts per year. "For more than 65 years, Club Med … Read More about Club Med Announces Major Expansion Plans
The Delta Hotels by Marriott Shanghai Baoshan in China officially opened on January 2nd, marking the inaugural entry of the premium North American hotel brand into the Asia-Pacific market. Delta Hotels became part of the Marriott International two years ago and has since become one of the fastest-growing brands in the Marriott portfolio, with a Delta hotel opening every other week. It expects … Read More about Delta Hotels Enters Asia-Pacific Market
Air Canada's inaugural flight, AC1872 from Toronto to Cartagena, Colombia departed December 18th. The flight marks the airline's newest destination in its ongoing international expansion. "We are very pleased to add Cartagena to our global route network," said Benjamin Smith, president – Passenger Airlines at Air Canada. "Air Canada is continuing its strategic international expansion with … Read More about Air Canada Launches Service to Cartagena
In response to the increasing demand for new vacation and business event destination options, Marriott International is on track to open 16 new resorts in the Asia Pacific region. The expansion includes seven brands in 10 countries and territories, including China, Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand. The new properties range from tranquil resorts like the beachfront Weligama Bay Marriott Resort … Read More about Marriott Expands Asia Pacific Resort Portfolio
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has opened its ninth property in Greater China. Owned by B.M. Holding, The St. Regis Shanghai Jingan is located in the heart of Shanghai's cultural and business center. The property has 436 rooms and more than 32,000 square feet of event space. "Shanghai's cosmopolitan spirit is perfectly matched by The St. Regis Shanghai Jingan, which through unrivaled service … Read More about St. Regis Opens in Shanghai
Meliá Hotels International has opened its third property in China. The Meliá Shanghai Hongqiao, a luxury urban hotel, is located just minutes from Shanghai’s National Exhibition & Convention Center. It joins Gran Meliá Xian and Meliá Jinan. The property features 187 rooms, more than 7,500 square feet of meeting space, a YHI Spa and a restaurant—Merkado— helmed by award-winning Chef Abel … Read More about Meliá Opens Flagship Property in Shanghai
CALGARY — Hainan Airlines has launched service between Calgary International Airport and Beijing, providing the first direct air connection from Alberta to China, it was announced last month. Hainan Airlines will operate three days a week from Calgary to Beijing Capital Airport. Flights will depart Calgary at 3:05pm local time and arrive at 7:10pm local time the next day. Return flights depart … Read More about Hainan Airlines Launches Calgary-Beijing Flights
Exhibition Place and Enercare Centre played host to delegates from Perfect (China) on Sunday, as part of the organization's annual worldwide incentive event. The 4,500 attendees spent the day in conference sessions at Enercare Centre before enjoying a lavish dinner for all delegates. More than 9,000 meals were served in a traditional Chinese style, serviced by the centre's exclusive in-house … Read More about Enercare Centre Hosts Perfect China
A consortium of investors led by China's Anbang Insurance Group has made an unsolicited $12.8 billion cash bid for Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Analysts say that this new bid, which Starwood received on March 11th, could spark a bidding war with Marriott International, Inc. The boards of directors of Marriott International, Inc. and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. have approved … Read More about Anbang Makes Bid for Starwood
Tourism Toronto reports that the number of visitors to the city increased for the sixth consecutive year in 2015. The city welcomed some 40.4 million visitors—14.03 million overnight visitors and 26 million day visitors—making it the country's top destination. These tourists spend $7.2 billion during their trips, the highest amount of economic activity the sector has ever generated. On the … Read More about Tourism Toronto Reports Record Numbers for 2015
The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) announced the winners of its Crystal Awards Recognition Program this week at its Global Conference in Rotterdam, Netherlands. "The Crystal Award is the most prestigious form of recognition in the global incentive travel industry," said Paul Miller, SITE president 2014. "The award not only recognizes the outstanding organizations that win them, … Read More about SITE Recognizes Top Incentive Programs
Tourism Toronto's just-released stats for 2013 show record growth in international visitors to the city, an increase in overnight visitors from the U.S., and solid, long-term business in conventions and events. In 2013, the association and its partners booked 745 future meetings and conventions that will bring 406,000 attendees to Toronto, Mississauga and Brampton and will generate 593,000 future … Read More about Toronto Strong in Events, Tops with Tourists
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Fairmont Nanjing - the luxury hotel brand's fourth property in China. "The city of Nanjing is one of the fastest growing travel destinations in China and we are delighted to open Fairmont Nanjing at such an opportune time," said Martin Leclerc, general manager, Fairmont Nanjing. "The hotel will be part of a new luxury residential and … Read More about Fairmont Opens Fourth Property in China
Opening in October 2013, the New World Beijing Hotel will be the first five-star hotel in Chongwenmen, one of Beijing's fastest growing commercial areas. Situated close to the cultural attractions of The Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, the property will have a low-rise design complementing the surrounding residential area. It will feature: 16,600 sq. ft. of versatile … Read More about First Five-Star Hotel Opens in Beijing’s Chongwenmen Area
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events™ (IAEE) has partnered with to host qualified exhibition organizers at its event, which runs September 2-4, 2013 in Beijing, China. In addition, IAEE will co-produce education content at the event. Senior decision makers and individuals who make budgetary decisions for meetings, incentive travel, business travel, international … Read More about IAEE Partners with CIBTM to offer Hoster Buyer Program
March 7, 2012 Meeting Professionals International (MPI) has signed a multi-year partnership with the Shanghai Municipal Tourism Administration to deliver training and certifications to meeting and event professionals in Shanghai. On Feb. 27, MPI president and CEO Bruce MacMillan signed a memorandum of understanding with Li Ben Cheng, director of SMTA, outlining the opportunity for greater … Read More about MPI, Shanghai MTA Sign Agreement to Deliver Training, Certification to Shanghai Planners
February 23, 2012 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide is slated to open 12 new Sheraton properties in China by year’s end, which would bring the brand’s total to nearly 80 properties in this market by 2015. Nearly 40 per cent of all future Starwood hotels opening in China will fly the Sheraton flag, building on the brand’s 30-year legacy in this fast-growing market. The development boom in … Read More about Starwood to Open 20 New Sheraton Hotels in 2012, Including Company’s Largest
November 17, 2011 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced that the Sheraton brand will open 10 new resorts by the end of next year. With the addition of nine resorts in China and one in Indonesia, Sheraton will have the largest portfolio of resorts under one brand in the four- and five-star category. Sheraton currently boasts a portfolio of nearly 60 resorts in destinations … Read More about Starwood to Open 10 New Sheraton Resort Properties in 2012
