Asia Pacific Excluding China Hotel Construction Reaches New Highs with 13% Year-Over-Year Project Count Growth




  • Asia Pacific Excluding China Hotel Construction Reaches New Highs with 13% Year-Over-Year Project Count Growth

As seen in the Q1 2024 Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the total pipeline in the Asia Pacific region, excluding China, (APEC) reached a record-breaking project total of 2,021 projects/402,312 rooms. This new all-time high represents a 7% year-over-year (YOY) increase in projects and a 2% YOY increase in rooms.

At the close of the first quarter, there are 866 projects/198,267 rooms under construction throughout the region. Additionally, there are 340 projects/65,259 rooms scheduled

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Unlocking the Advantages of Sustainable Practices for Hoteliers




  • Unlocking the Advantages of Sustainable Practices for Hoteliers

Sustainability has become a major buzzword in various industries, and the hospitality sector is no exception. Sustainability in the hotel industry refers to the measures taken to reduce the environmental impact of hotel operations. This can include energy conservation, waste reduction, water efficiency, and sourcing local and organic food for hotel restaurants.

A recent Global Business Travel Association report that surveyed GBTA members and global stakeholders found that the vast majority of respondents were already implementing eco-friendly practices on property. In fact, 92% of the

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Penticton council gives staff a node to look at whether a hotel could be added to convention center – Penticton News

City of Penticton staff will be looking into whether a hotel attached to the Penticton Trade and Convention Center is feasible, thanks to a motion from a city councillor.

At Tuesday’s meeting, Coun. Isaac Gilbert asked for a vote on whether to direct staff to report back with an outline of the steps necessary to achieve a hotel for the area as part of the North Gateway Plan.

The area around the PTCC has seen growth, as the city continues to work on development to transform the northwestern tip of Penticton into a vibrant community over

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New hotel, condos coming to Hudson’s Detroit

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A rendering of the hotel (Photo: Bedrock)

DETROIT (FOX 2) – A luxury hotel and condos will open in Hudson’s Detroit, Bedrock announced Wednesday.

Detroit EDITION and The Residences will occupy all 45 floors of the tower. They will provide both the opportunity to stay and live in the Hudson’s building, with hotel rooms and 97 condos for sale. Bedrock says it will be Detroit’s first five-star hotel.

“Hudson’s Detroit is synonymous with excellence, style and grit, so it is only fitting that it will be home to legendary and iconic global brands,” said Dan Gilbert, Founder of Bedrock.

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PoB Hotels adds two country houses to its collection

By Angela Green: PoB Hotels adds two country houses to its collection.

Hotel News is sponsored by SoftBank Robotics

PoB Hotels has announced the inclusion of two properties, The Montagu Arms in the New Forest and Homewood Hotel & Spa positioned close to Bath into its collection.

The Montague Arms

Kalindi Juneja, CEO of PoB Hotels, said of the additions: “These two exceptional properties perfectly complement our portfolio, embodying the epitome of luxury, elegance, and personalized service. As we continue to expand our collection, we remain steadfast in our commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences for our guests in destinations that

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Buying health insurance for your next foreign trip: Don’t fall victim to the fine print

A Saskatchewan man’s nightmarish trip to the United States is a cautionary tale for those who travel outside of Canada.

If you are taking a trip soon, experts say, now is the time to look into purchasing travel health insurance and, they emphasize, reading the fine print before you buy.

When Louis Lamothe, 72, from Halbrite, Sask., suffered a stroke while vacationing in Arizona, his family got another dose of bad news: Their insurance claim had been denied and they would be on the hook for the $56,000 flight home, as well as other hundreds of thousands of dollars in

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Revealed – what the best travel insurance providers in Australia cover



Revealed – what are the best travel insurance providers in Australia cover | Insurance Business Australia















“There is no single best policy that suits everyone,” the specialist says

Revealed – what the best travel insurance providers in Australia cover

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By Mark Rosanes

With much of the world reopening borders and easing travel requirements for vaccinated visitors, there is also a huge surge in travel-thirsty Australians heading overseas. The numbers, however, are still well below the pre-pandemic peak reached in late 2019, according to government figures.

The latest provisional data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)

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Top 30 travel insurance claims by under 30s totaled nearly $500,000



Top 30 travel insurance claims by under 30s totaled nearly $500,000 | Insurance Business Australia















Four of five of the most expensive claims resulted from illness or injuries in one area…

Top 30 travel insurance claims by under 30s totaled nearly $500,000

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By Roxanne Libatique

The top 30 highest travel insurance claims made by people under 30 totaled nearly half a million dollars from October 2021 to October 2022, according to global travel insurance and assistance provider Allianz Partners.

The insurer said the travel insurance claims it received ranged from $6,000 to nearly $50,000, with the

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