Marriott renames its loyalty program, micro hotels and reconfigurable rooms, Hong Kong market challenged and reduce the key expectation has been created by the rise of OTAs.

Marriott renames its loyalty program
Thursday, 17th January 2019

Marriott International unveiled Marriott Bonvoy, the new loyalty brand replacing the current loyalty brands – Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) – and reflecting the unmatched benefits, single loyalty portfolio and experiences announced last year >>

Just back from Bangkok
17 Jan 2019 : Known for ornate shrines and a vibrant city life, Thailand’s capital is an experience unlike any other. The city welcomes visitors from all over the world and it’s not hard to imagine why >>

Brand USA launches storytelling campaign
17 Jan 2019 : United Stories is a mobile content creation lab that will travel the United States capturing warm and welcoming stories told from local perspectives. This content will inspire international travelers to visit the USA >>

Bali joins expanding BHMA portfolio
17 Jan 2019 : BHMA Hotels and Resorts has announced its latest venture on the island playground of Bali with the opening of the Away Bali Legian Camakila >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Micro Hotels and Reconfigurable Rooms
Thursday, 17th January 2019

The opportunity for reinvention is not really confined to a particular date on the calendar or even just to personal resolutions.

In the past two decades we’ve seen a massive shift toward flexibility in work environments, reconfigurable goods and services, and the prioritisation of experiences over things. Few industries have embodied or driven these changes like hospitality has – but for hoteliers, the process of reinvention is a double-edged sword >>

Reduce the Key Expectation Has Been Created By The Rise of OTAs: Free Cancellations.
With consumer expectations at an all-time high, and their spending habits continuing to rise considerably, marketeers across the board are challenged with how best to keep them engaged >>

Hong Kong Hotel Market Challenged With Rising Labor, Distribution Costs
Rebecca Kwan, the first chairlady of the Hong Kong Hotels Association, has big plans amidst big challenges, but if anyone can take on this task, it would be Kwan. A veteran in the industry, Kwan was also given new responsibilities at Dorsett Hospitality where she was already general manager of Lan Kwai Fong Hotel @ Kau U Fong >>

How You Differentiate Your Leadership Style, Towards 2020?
Are you ready to challenge the status quo, and rock the boat? Game-changers in the age of digital disruption: What kind of leader are you? Are you bold? Are you creatively explosive? Do you break the rules (whilst explaining why, and creating new better ones) challenging the status quo? >>