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China Hotels Benefit From First Restriction-Free Lunar New Year in Three Years, More Success On the Way for APAC
STR | February 13, 2023
There was surprise around the globe when China announced the easing of most of its COVID restrictions in December 2022. That meant the end of a zero-COVID policy which had suppressed China hotel industry performance for almost three years. That also meant that January 2023 would feature China’s first Lunar New Year holiday without a lockdown since 2019, and as expected, positive performance developed for this important holiday period in the region. During the seven-day holiday period, starting from Lunar New Year’s Eve on 21 January, China’s hotel average daily rate (ADR) surpassed 2019 levels. Occupancy edged closer to ...
GuestTek Appoints William Ng as Director of Sales, APAC
GuestTek | January 14, 2020
Company Continues its Aggressive Growth Plans in Region GuestTek Interactive Entertainment Ltd., the global leader in providing innovative and interactive technology solutions for the hospitality industry, is pleased to announce that William Ng has been hired as Sales Director, APAC, effective the 13th of January. Based in Singapore, William has over 20 years of B2B business development experience – primarily focused in the hospitality and travel technology sector. William has a strong track record of results stemming from his senior sales leadership experience at FCS Computer Systems, Ideas Revenue Solutions, and Pegasus Solutions ...
Russell Chen Appointed as Vice President Sales – APAC
GuestTek | September 3, 2019
Calgary, Alberta – September 3, 2019 – GuestTek Interactive Entertainment Ltd., the global leader in providing innovative and interactive technology solutions for the hospitality industry, is pleased to announce that Russell Chen has been appointed their new Vice President of Sales for the Asia Pacific region. Based in Taipei, Taiwan, Russell boasts over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry and has a strong proven sales record in the Great China Region. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Law and EMBA in Information Management with the National Taiwan University (NTU) as his alma mater. Russell possesses extensive knowle...
Hilton Appoints Matt Fry as New Senior Vice President of Development in Asia-Pacific
Hilton | June 25, 2018
MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the appointment Matt Fry as senior vice president, development in Asia-Pacific (APAC). Effective August 6, 2018, Fry will oversee the team responsible for the overall development strategy for APAC. "We are thrilled to have Matt join our team and oversee the strategic growth in APAC," said Ian Carter, president, global development, architecture, design and construction, Hilton. "His appointment represents our commitment to building on our tremendous success and achievements there. Matt's extensive experience in the real estate and development industry will be invaluable as we continue to e...
Cvent Unveils 2018 Lists of Top Meeting Hotels in the U.S., Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific
the Cvent Supplier Network | May 15, 2018
TYSONS CORNER, Va.--Cvent Inc., a market leader in meetings, events, and hospitality technology, today announced the results of its Top 50 Meeting Hotels in Asia Pacific. The list was compiled by analysing group booking activity through its Cvent Supplier Network, which sourced more than $14.7 billion and more than 40 million room nights in 2017, helping to support more than 715,000 events worldwide. "With industry research showing the current global value of the meetings and events industry at $750+ billion* and growing substantially, there is huge potential for hotels across the region to capitalise on group business opportunities," s...
