The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment (CLI), has been appointed by Coronade Properties Sdn Bhd (Coronade Properties) to manage the hotel component of the Coronation Square integrated development. The development is strategically located in the Ibrahim International Business District (IIBD) within the Johor-Singapore...
China’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Shows Relative Stability as Upscale Chain Scale Sets New Records at Q2 Close
Lodging Econometrics’ (LE’s) Q2 2025 Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report reveals China’s construction pipeline stands at 3,733 projects/672,224 rooms at the close of the second quarter.
Beyond Green Welcomes Ten New and Returning Member Properties
Beyond Green, a global portfolio of some of planet Earth’s most sustainable accommodations, is pleased to announce the addition of ten new and returning member properties to its global portfolio between April 1 and June 30, 2025. This considered and strategic expansion demonstrates the brand’s continued growth, including its inaugural...
U.S. Travel Association Applauds Creation of White House Task Force on the 2028 Summer Olympics
The U.S. Travel Association today announced the launch of the America’s Sports and Travel Mega Event Coalition (ASTMEC)—a national alliance of sports, travel and business leaders dedicated to helping the United States successfully host a once-in-a-generation slate of global sporting events.
Red Roof® Opens Red Roof Inn® Washington, DC, in Heart of Nation’s Capital
Red Roof®, the leader in economy lodging, has announced the opening of the Red Roof Inn® Washington, DC, at 600 New York Ave. NE in Washington.
Heatwaves and tourism: when the heat redraws the holiday map
As heatwaves intensify year after year, the tourism sector is facing profound changes in booking behaviour and increased exposure to natural risks. This is a hot topic today, as discussed by Vanguélis Panayotis, CEO of MKG Consulting and Hospitality ON, during an interview with BFM.
Doug Kennedy’s Next Staff Training Webcast: Cooking Up New Hotel Sales
Register your team and participate live, or view the recording, of Doug Kennedy’s next 40-minute training webcast scheduled for Monday, August 18, at Noon ET. Although primarily targeting hotel group and event sales staff, this webcast is relatable for sales professionals in all areas of the accommodations and tourism industries.
How Local Activations and Community Engagement Drive Hotel Success
I used to treat ADR and RevPAR as gospel—twin pillars holding up the temple of “successful” hotel management. Then a six‑year‑old shuffled into our lobby, laced his fingers through Santa’s glove, and whispered that we were the only place he’d get to meet the Big Guy this year. In that...
GCSTIMES goes beyond supplying hotel supplies and become your partner in sustainability.
Switching to eco guest amenities is a great first step. But the real opportunity lies in what comes next.
“This is how we serve water around here” (…..” this is how we do things around here”)
A real hotel guest experience (story telling) at a 5* International chain hotel.