Hotels
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After UK’s pubs U-turn, hotels and cafes warn of tax ‘nightmare’
Higher levies come on top of an increase in the minimum wage, national insurance contributions – a payroll tax – rental and energy costs, and a tourism tax for hotels…
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China’s hotels allege predatory pricing, forced exclusivity in Trip.com antitrust probe
[BEIJING] China’s hotels are welcoming record numbers of travellers, yet room rates are sinking – a paradox many operators blame on Trip.com Group. For Gary Huang, running a five-room homestay…
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Owning luxury hotels is tough; long term rewards await patient capital
Jardine Matheson and Frasers Property could gain from hotel ownership over the long term [SINGAPORE] The prestige associated with owning luxury hotels can appeal to the vanity of the super…
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UK Set For More Legal Challenges Over Migrant Hotels
Britain’s government was considering Wednesday whether to appeal a court ruling blocking the housing of asylum seekers in a flashpoint hotel, as it scrambled to come up with contingency plans…
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Leading ladies: The women heading the biggest family-led hotels in Asia
[SINGAPORE] Kuok Hui Kwong’s appointment as the new chief at Shangri-La Asia is only the latest in a string of women taking over the reins across family-controlled Asian hospitality groups.…
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Leading ladies: The women heading the biggest family-led hotels in Asia
[SINGAPORE] Kuok Hui Kwong’s appointment as the new chief executive officer at Shangri-La Asia on Aug 1 was only the latest in a string of women taking over the reins…
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Far East Hospitality opens two hotels in Osaka
[SINGAPORE] Far East Hospitality announced on Tuesday (Jul 15) the opening of two hotels in the Namba South and Honmachi districts in Osaka, in a bid to expand its presence…
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Millennium Hotels and Resorts ties up with German hotelier Maritim in cross-brand loyalty deal
As part of the partnership, both companies will jointly participate in major trade shows and roadshows [SINGAPORE] Millennium Hotels and Resorts has partnered Germany’s Maritim Hotels to launch a cross-brand…
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Trump Tells ICE Told to Stop Arresting at Farms, Restaurants, and Hotels: Report
The Trump administration has ordered ICE to halt arrests at farms, hotels, and restaurants, signaling a shift in immigration enforcement amid growing concerns that crackdowns are disrupting key U.S. industries,…
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Green Scope Solutions Founders on How Hotels Can Cut Energy Waste Without Compromising Guest Experience
When guests check into a hotel, they’re usually thinking about comfort, convenience, and maybe how fluffy the pillows are, not the energy footprint of their stay. But the reality is,…
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Hotels under Far East Orchard’s hospitality joint venture hit by cybersecurity incident
The incident has had no impact on Far East Orchard’s networks, which are “completely independent” from those of TFE Hotels, the group says [SINGAPORE] Far East Orchard said on Friday…
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CDL saga: Catherine Wu resigns from Millennium & Copthorne Hotels role
DR CATHERINE Wu, the woman said to have a “long relationship” with City Developments Ltd (CDL) executive chair Kwek Leng Beng, has resigned from her role as an independent adviser…
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Musk Blasts FEMA for Sending $59M to Luxury Hotels to House Illegal Migrants
Elon Musk claimed on Monday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) sent $59 million to luxury hotels in New York City to house migrants. Musk, head of DOGE, alleged…
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CapitaLand Ascott Trust acquires two freehold hotels in Japan for S$178.5 million
CAPITALAND Ascott Trust (Clas) has acquired two freehold limited-service hotels in Japan – ibis Styles Tokyo Ginza and Chisun Budget Kanazawa Ekimae – for 21 billion yen (S$178.5 million). The…
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CapitaLand Ascott Trust acquires two freehold hotels in Japan for 21 billion yen
CAPITALAND Ascott Trust (Clas) has acquired two freehold limited-service hotels in Japan – ibis Styles Tokyo Ginza and Chisun Budget Kanazawa Ekimae – for 21 billion yen (S$178.5 million). The…
