Hotels & Accommodation

To many people's surprise, Raffles Hotels & Resorts chose Boston as the site for its first property in North America. However, with Chinese travel to Boston on the rise and Raffles a well-known brand in China, the move may just turn out a boon. Read More

From private studios to luxurious yachts, gorgeous rooftop gardens to abandoned factories, tech startups are helping luxury brands find the perfect spots for their events. Read More

Bernardo Cabot Estarellas, Senior Vice President of Meliá Hotels International Asia Pacific, shares observations from the region as he works to open 10 new hotels per year. Read More

In the last eight or so years, just as the tourism boom started to kick off in Australia, Chinese developers began directing their focus to hotel and leisure investment. Read More

The recent launch of Airbnb Plus and Beyond Airbnb might be just what Airbnb needs to capture a larger segment of the China market and set themselves up for even greater success in 2018. Read More

Airbnb is the number one brand for China’s affluent female travelers—but most users of the platform are under 35. A new tactic asks them to bring their parents along. Read More

Why did the Japanese retailer choose the largest luxury market in the world for a hotel that’s neither cheap, nor opulent? Read More

A selfie from the Marina Bay Sands Singapore’s infinity pool remains a top attraction for Chinese travelers, even as its casino has lost some of its allure. Read More

Marriott’s troubles should also drive home for foreign businesses operating in China or hoping to cater to Chinese tourists that understanding how Beijing understands history is key to not running afoul of the Chinese government. Read More

A new New Zealand luxury train, dubbed the Antipodean Explorer, will carry 56 passengers, most of whom are expected to be luxury-oriented Chinese tourists to New Zealand. Read More