Articles tagged “asia monthly”

Hilton is following the money, not the hype, even if that means telling eager owners in some markets that their “cool” lifestyle hotel can’t beat a dependable DoubleTree.

Chinese travelers are going longer, farther, and a little off-script. Trip.com’s “3 Ls” may sound like marketing code, but it's clear that long-haul is back, and Europe’s cashing in.

As the largest hotel brand in the world, H World has already mastered quantity. Its new upper-midscale brand is a play for quality.

Riyadh Air hasn’t officially opened for business yet, but its loyalty program already has a hotel partner, a lounge, and a marketing strategy.

First Oberoi’s Asmi, now Indian Hotels' Atmantan. India’s hotel brands clearly want a (large) slice of the wellness pie. The question is: how many travelers want a retreat, and how many just want a clean room?

Despite the many unknowns, the December pilot is the clearest sign yet that the Gulf is actually moving from talk to real tests. And for a bloc pouring money into tourism, smoother borders could change how travelers decide to move around it.

For Marriott, growth in Asia isn’t just about planting more flags, it’s about speaking the customer’s language, both literally and strategically.

Every major hotel group wants a slice of the midscale pie, and for good reason: It’s where most of the action will be in Asia Pacific for the foreseeable future.

Lebua Hotels & Resorts is out to prove it’s more than just the hotel from The Hangover Part II. The Bangkok-based brand is entering India, building a loyalty program tied to real experiences rather than points, and planning boutique cruises.

The Clarks and Pride deals give Indian Hotels Company the reach it needs in the mid-scale space, where India’s real growth lies. But the real test lies in execution: Signing 46 hotels is one thing, keeping service consistent across 250 is another.