Best Western signs largest multi-hotel deal in company’s 70-year history in Thailand,
- Monday, 11 April 2016 04:17
Best Western Hotels & Resorts is partnering with real estate developer A.D. Houses Co. Ltd. to open four Best Western Plus hotels in Thailand.
The hotels will be located in the highly desirable resort areas of Pattaya and Hua Hin, and three of the four will be the largest properties of Best Western Hotels & Resorts globally.
The new hotels will expand the existing eight hotels and resorts currently under the Best Western flag in Thailand.
Since Best Western’s Asia Head Office is located in Bangkok, the expansion of its hotels in Thailand represents the company’s strong commitment to the area. At a recent event announcing the agreement, Olivier Berrivin, Best Western Hotels & Resorts’ Managing Director of International Operations – Asia, said, “We look forward to working with A.D. Houses Co. Ltd., as we embark upon an exciting new journey together.”
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Best Western signs landmark agreement in Thailand, largest multi-hotel deal in company’s 70-year history – TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
Marriott CEO Tells Starwood Points Holders Not to Worry
- Friday, 08 April 2016 23:46
The Marriott CEO says that Starwood Points benefits can stay the same or get better. Arne Sorenson, the CEO of Marriott, endeavors to offer a broader selection of rewards to the hotel chain’s customers.
There is cause for concern among loyal Starwood guests that their loyalty points could be worth less after Marriott buys the rival Starwood firm in a $13.6 billion deal. This statement from Sorenson came a day after the other potential purchaser of Starwood, Anbang Insurance, pulled its bid to purchase the firm. Starwood customers and investors have noted that Starwood Points are worth 2 to 2.5 times more in redemption value than the reward points offered by Marriot. Also, making matters more complex, Marriott’s rewards are tied to J.P. Morgan Chase, while Starwood’s are tied to American Express.
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Marriott CEO Tells Starwood Points Holders Not to Worry
Marriott introduces Marriott Rewards Member Rates
- Friday, 08 April 2016 07:12
In order to encourage customers to book rooms direct through Marriott itself rather than through third-party vendors, the company has created a new members-only rate for patrons who subscribe to Marriott’s loyalty program.
The special rates take effect on April 11, 2016 and can be taken advantage of via Marriott’s website, through phone bookings, or through Marriott’s mobile app. The article also details a handful of other special hotel perks that Marriott members enjoy. These include Wi-Fi at no cost, the ability to check in and check out through the hotel’s mobile application to facilitate getting in and out of the hotel quickly, and a guarantee that members will always get the lowest rates by booking direct. Should members find cheaper prices elsewhere after booking direct, Marriott promises to lower the price and give an additional 25% discount.
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Marriott introduces Marriott Rewards Member Rates
Thailand expansion plans well-grounded, says Accor
- Thursday, 07 April 2016 07:43
Accor Hotels announces more hotel expansion in Bangkok even though there is currently an oversupply of hotel rooms. Executives with the hotels chain say building new hotel properties is a good move as tourism to Thailand continues to increase with double digit growth every year since 2010. Visitors to Thailand are expected to be 20 million by 2020.
These new properties will add hundreds of rooms in Bangkok around the IBIS convention center which the chain feels is under-served even though there are currently more rooms than needed in the city. With the expected growth in tourism these new properties it is felt will attract tourists over the older properties that owned by locals. The newer properties will enable Accor to serve the growing demand and maintain it leading position in Thailand.
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Thailand expansion plans well-grounded, says Accor
Wyndham debuts Days Inn Thailand in Patong
- Wednesday, 06 April 2016 17:47
Days Inn has opened in the Patong Beach area of Phuket, thanks to Wyndham Hotel Group South East Asai and KosMopolitan Hospitality, which is managing the hotel. Almost 30 million tourists visited the beautiful beach resort area of Phuket, Thailand in 2015, up 20 per cent from 2014.
At 122 newly furnished rooms, the Days Inn is an inviting oasis of rest and recreation for new travelers and returning guests alike. The KosMopolitan group has developed excellent hotels and resorts for tourists throughout South East Asia, and the Days Inn at the heart of Phuket’s entertainment district is no exception.
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Wyndham debuts Days Inn Thailand in Patong – The Phuket News
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