Fairmont Adding a property in Hanoi, Early 2026

Fairmont Hanoi, perfectly situated within Hanoi’s historic Old Quarter, is a 5-star luxury property with 241 well-appointed rooms and suites. Eight dining and bar venues are located within, making it an ideal choice for any traveler looking to explore Hanoi or make it a truly relaxing and indulgent vacation. After...

Swire Hotels: “Houses, Not Hotels” and the Art of Staying Different

Swire Hotels has built two distinct hospitality propositions: Upper House, shaped around a residential luxury ethos, and EAST, a lifestyle business hotel designed for guests who value informality, community, and choice. In this Brand Insiders conversation, Dean Winter explains how Swire’s “thinking differently mindset” shows up in people culture, design...

New emerging trend, or a slow market reorganisation?

Previous articles by M. Ratkai, Professor of Hospitality Business and ESG at the Hotelschool The Hague, have addressed the ever-changing landscape of corporate disclosures, including the EU’s Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD) and ongoing negotiations of the Omnibus proposal. To obtain effective corporate reporting and governance practices, it is essential...

New emerging trend, or a slow market reorganisation?

Previous articles by M. Ratkai, Professor of Hospitality Business and ESG at the Hotelschool The Hague, have addressed the ever-changing landscape of corporate disclosures, including the EU’s Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD) and ongoing negotiations of the Omnibus proposal. To obtain effective corporate reporting and governance practices, it is essential...