AccorHotels wins Best Global Hotel Chain at TTG Asia Travel Awards 2016
AccorHotels has just named the Best Global Hotel Chain at the TTG Travel Awards 2016. This is the second consecutive year that AccorHotels has won the award and be sure to update yourself on the upcoming Le Club AccorHotels changes that are happening next year! Chairman and CEO Sebastien Bazin also won the award for being the Travel Personality of the Year.

AccorHotels - Best Global Hotel Chain 2016
Bazin, who has served on the AccorHotels board since 2005 and was named Chairman & CEO in August 2013, has been credited with dramatically transforming the Group, initiating a major digital revolution, implementing bold acquisitions including the FRHI network, expanding into new businesses including private home rentals, introducing a new name and vision and opening up AccorHotels’ distribution channels to independent operators, as well as this week announcing a new brand, Jo&Joe that will completely disrupt the usual hospitality codes, blending the best of private-rental, hostel and hotel formats, designed to meet the expectations of millennials and those who value sharing and spontaneity. Bazin has not only improved the Group’s financial performance since taking the reins, but has created a new culture that encourages innovation, agility and accountability.
World of Hyatt's annual award chart changes take effect on 25 March 2025, impacting the number of points required for free night redemptions at select properties. In the Asia & Pacific region, 12 hotels will move down a category, while 25 will move up, making some redemptions more expensive.
The Park Lane Hong Kong is now part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, offering free nights from as little as 34,000 Marriott Bonvoy points (less when you stay for five consecutive nights).
There is a new Hyatt Place opening in Bangkok - Hyatt Place Bangkok Sukhumvit 1 (not to be confused with the Hyatt Place Bangkok Sukhumvit near Phrom Phong) - and it has already started to accept stay reservations from 13 January 2025.
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) has just added four new prestigious regional hotel brands to its portfolio, expanding its presence in some of the world's most popular tourism destinations.
Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Diamond members now receive complimentary Fairmont Gold Lounge access when staying on an eligible rate.
Goodbye Capri by Fraser, Changi City, hello Dorsett Changi City Singapore.
The brand new Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur, located within walking distance to KLCC, will start accepting reservations for stays from 20 January 2025.
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Grand Hyatt Singapore will reopen for stays and business on 10 July 2024. The Grand Wing is slated to reopen in early 2025 and the hotel will complete its transformation into a Grand Living Room and Wellness Haven with 699 guestrooms and suites.
First Mama Shelter property in Southeast Asia to debut on Killiney Road near Somerset MRT - now accepting reservations from 31 July 2025!