Off-the-beaten-track destinations in APAC experiencing explosive growth, Asian Institute of Hospitality Management, WOJO, why lifestyle hotels are not just for millennials and the rise of artisan furniture.

Off-the-beaten-track destinations in APAC experiencing explosive growth
Tuesday, 14th May 2019

At the PATA Annual Summit in the Philippines, Airbnb announced new data that highlights how the Airbnb community is growing tourism in off-the-beaten-track destinations across Asia Pacific, and helping to disperse the benefits of tourism beyond big cities and major tourism hotspots.

In the past year, 12 million guests have checked into an Airbnb listing in off-the-beaten-track destinations in Asia Pacific, a 70% growth rate year-over-year, there are now almost 500,000 Airbnb listings in these destinations >>

Minor and Les Roches create Asian Institute of Hospitality Management
14 May 2019 : Collaboration agreement with hospitality industry leaders Minor Hotels and Les Roches Global Hospitality Education will set the standard for hospitality management in Asia >>

Kempinski opens the first luxury resort hotel in Cuba
14 May 2019 : Kempinski Hotels and Grupo de Turismo Gaviota SA have signed a management contract for Cayo Guillermo Resort Kempinski, the first five-star luxury resort complex in Cuba >>

Accor launches plan with WOJO to become largest coworking brand in Europe
14 May 2019 : To match with the changing world of work and coworking trends, Accor announced an audacious plan to implement 1200 coworking spaces in under 3 years for WOJO to become the leading coworking brand in Europe by 2022. With the launch of WOJO, Accor continues to execute its augmented hospitality strategy, expanding into new verticals and becoming relevant in the daily lives of consumers >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Why Lifestyle Hotels are Not Just for Millennials
Tuesday, 14th May 2019

Lifestyle hotels may tick all the boxes for millennial travellers but they’re not the only generation drawn to their mix of contemporary design, nods to local culture and good wifi connections.

In recent years, they’ve become an increasingly popular choice among travellers across all age groups – by combining the personalised touches and high-quality service of a boutique hotel with the convenience and reliability of big hotel chains – while operating at a premium price point >>

How to Encourage Sustainable Tourism?
Tourism is often a key sector of the economy of countries where international donors are involved, and this trend is expected to continue, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) recently revised its forecasts upwards and now expects an average annual growth rate of international tourist flows of 5% per year until 2030 >>

The Rise of Artisan Furniture
The hotel industry is fiercely competitive. There are so many choices among hotels, especially when considering the added competition from non-traditional sources like Airbnb and vacation rentals. It’s essential to distinguish your brand inside and out. To stand apart, many boutique hotels - and even some big chains - are choosing artisan and custom furniture >>

Managing Revenue in the Dynamic Market of Hong Kong
June Ng is the Director of Revenue for three of Hong Kong’s landmark hotels: the Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Gateway Hotel and Prince Hotel and all three properties command prime locations close to the commercial and entertainment district of Kowloon and are linked to Harbour City – Hong Kong's largest shopping complex, in total, June manages an inventory of 1,459 rooms in the city >>