Accor's 600th Hotel in Asia-Pacific

Accor, the leading international hotel operator in Asia Pacific, has announced its milestone 600th hotel in the region with the signing of The Park Lane Hong Kong to its upscale Pullman brand. The announcement comes as The Park Lane celebrates it 40th anniversary and signifies a new era for the hotel. The Park Lane is one of Hong Kong’s most beloved hotels, boasting 826 rooms in the centre of Causeway Bay.  While the hotel is very well maintained, a full renovation program has begun to bring it to Pullman’s exacting global standards which will include a make-over of the Park Lane Suites, executive floors, dining outlets, meeting rooms and executive lounge.

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Unlock Your Hotel Door with Your Phone - SPG

Tired of losing your keycards that somehow slip into every gap available? Most of us won't lose our phones that easily so wouldn't it be nice to be able to unlock your hotel room door with something that stays with you all the time? Say goodbye to your keycard at a participating Starwood property because this is now the new reality! 

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Park Hotel Group enters Thailand and Indonesia

Park Hotel Group, one of Asia Pacific’s best hospitality groups, is strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia with two new management contracts in Thailand and Indonesia. The Group announced that it has been appointed to manage a beachfront resort in Khao Lak, Thailand and a hilltop resort in Bali, Indonesia. 

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Personalised Hotel Recommendations by TripAdvisor

Everyone has used TripAdvisor at some point in their life. Some people swear by it to find out what is there to do in an area or learn more about a hotel they are visiting. Today, the ever-popular TripAdvisor released a Just for You feature which provides personalised hotel recommendations to TripAdvisor users based on their individual preferences and travel research on the site.

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Partnership between Ascott and Quest (Australia)

CapitaLand’s wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) – the world’s largest international serviced residence owner-operator, has entered into a strategic partnership with Quest Serviced Apartments (Quest) – the largest serviced apartment provider with 112 properties in Australia.

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Ibis Styles Krabi Ao Nang Opens!

Accor, the leading international operator of hotels in Asia-Pacific and Thailand, announces the opening of the new ibis Styles Krabi Ao Nang. This newly-built 206-room hotel will become the first international-branded economy hotel on the beautiful resort destination of Ao Nang, Krabi province. Ao Nang is considered one of the best all-round beach destinations in Thailand, renown as a family and sports destination with gorgeous strips of fine, white beaches on the oceanfront.

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First Hilton opens in Myanmar

Hilton Worldwide today made its debut in Myanmar with the opening of Hilton Nay Pyi Taw, in the country’s capital city. Set amid lush tropical landscaped gardens, the 202-key Hilton Nay Pyi Taw spans more than 100 acres of land and is situated within the developing Dekhina Thiri Township.

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First DoubleTree by Hilton opens in Queensland (Australia)

Formally a Holiday Inn in Cairns, the 237-room Cairns hotel, occupies an exceptional waterfront location on the Coral Sea in the vibrant city of Cairns. The hotel also marks the fourth DoubleTree by Hilton in Australia and the 400th hotel in the brand's global portfolio.

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