Amora Group reflags Duxton’s New Zealand hotels
Amora Group has taken over three Duxton Hotels, launching the brand in New Zealand and extending the Asia-Pacific portfolio to seven.
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January, 2011
Medina survey reveals Aussies want to be uncontactable while travelling
As Australians and New Zealanders settle back into their jobs and busy lifestyles after summer holidays, a new survey conducted by Medina Apartment Hotels reveals what leisure travellers really want – almost no contact.
Asia-Pacific records strong visitor growth in final quarter of 2010
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has released preliminary international visitor arrivals figures for Asia and the Pacific in October and November 2010, showing year-on-year growth of 9% and 8% respectively.
Worldhotels unveils first branded properties
Worldhotels has unveiled its first branded hotels in Germany and Kazakhstan – Worldhotel The Rilano Munich, Worldhotel The Rilano Hamburg and Worldhotel Saltanat Almaty.
Langham Place partners Hong Kong’s Social Media Week
Langham Place hotel in Mongkok, Hong Kong has signed up to become the Official Hotel Partner of Asia’s debut Social Media Week to be held in Hong Kong from February 8 – 12, 2011.
Outrigger Koh Samui Resort and Spa to open February 1
The Outrigger Koh Samui Resort and Spa, which opens February 1, 2011, has announced special opening rates for the 81 luxury villa and suite property on Bhoput beach, Koh Samui, Thailand.
Queensland Tourism Minister urges Aussies to holiday where it's needed most
Queensland’s Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor is urging Australians to attend the Capricorn Coast’s annual ‘Great Australia Day Beach Party’ to help the local economy get back on track following recent floods.
Special report: update on Brisbane hotels and tourism operators
Visit Brisbane has released a snapshot of the city’s tourism businesses, current as of Tuesday, January 18, 2011.
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Hotels rally in support of Queensland flood relief
As we’ve seen so vividly on the almost continuous news telecasts, fellow Australians have turned out in tens of thousands to help both their neighbours and strangers stricken by the devastating floods.
Accor to manage former 'Fawlty Towers' Blue Mountains hotel
The Fairmont Resort in the NSW Blue Mountains is about to begin a new era following the purchase of the hotel by property magnate Jerry Schwartz and its inclusion in Accor’s upscale MGallery brand.
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Marriott to open 355-metre high JW Marriott Marquis Dubai
Aloft makes South East Asian debut with Bangkok opening
Doubletree by Hilton set for Indonesian debut
Accor rebrands Hotel Nikko Jakarta under Pullman flag
The charm of Saigon's Caravelle
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Shangri-La’s Michael Cottan confident about 2012
Special Report: Inside New York’s hip and grand hotels
