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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc, one of the largest international hotel operators, continues its aggressive expansion in Greater China, announcing 13 new hotels in China and Taiwan just in the first quarter of the year.  (more…)

At an official signing ceremony that took place today at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group announced that it will manage a luxury hotel in the new, landmark headquarters of China Central Television (CCTV), located in the central business district of Beijing.  (more…)

The winners of the 2007 Chairman’s Awards were announced recently during the Worldwide Sales & Marketing Conference of The Leading Hotels of the World, held in Stockholm, Sweden.  This annual event brings together the top marketing specialists from more than 430 of the world’s finest hotels, resorts and spas. (more…)

Millennium Hotels and Resorts, one of the world’s largest hotel chains with over 108 hotels in 16 countries, has announced exciting plans for its overseas properties including multi-million dollar renovations for its hotel in Malaysia and a new deluxe property opening in Dubai, UAE. (more…)

The city expects to see 500,000 visitors during 2008 Games.Beijing’s tourism industry - and its hotels - are looking forward to breaking records during next year’s Olympics when the city expects to see more visitors and earn more money than ever before. (more…)

2007 looks set to be a five-star year for the UK hotel industry with revPAR growth (revenue per available room) of 8.8% in the first three months of the year and double-digit increases in a number of UK cities. (more…)

Western Australia’s newest listed micro-brewer, Empire Beer Group, has bought a metropolitan Perth pub to try to win over city drinkers to its craft beer brand Colonial Brewing Company. (more…)

SYDNEY’s international conference delegates are staying longer and spending more, according to a study of international delegate conducted by the Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB). (more…)

Melbourne’s historic grand hotel, the Hotel Windsor, has announced major appointments as part of plans to turn its signature restaurant into one of the city’s finest dining experiences. (more…)

Brisbane’s mark as a city of cosmopolitan savvy is on the rise as the Emporium Hotel, the first true luxury boutique hotel for the Queensland capital, announced its opening date as early May this year.  (more…)