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China Hotel Market Distribution Dominated by Trip.com, Meituan and Fliggy

China Hotel Market Distribution Dominated by Trip.com, Meituan and Fliggy
Domestic digital platforms including Trip.com Group and Meituan play a central role in China’s hotel distribution ecosystem. Image Credit HNR News

The China hotel market distribution landscape is increasingly shaped by powerful domestic digital platforms, with companies such as Trip.com Group, Meituan, and Fliggy playing central roles.   (Read more..)


Capella Nanjing Appoints Pierre Chidiac as General Manager Ahead of 2027 Opening

Capella Nanjing Appoints Pierre Chidiac as General Manager Ahead of 2027 Opening
Pierre Chidiac

Capella Hotel Group has appointed Pierre Chidiac as General Manager of the upcoming Capella Nanjing, strengthening leadership ahead of the property’s scheduled opening in early 2027. (Read more..)


Changi Airport Private Terminal Breaks Ground at Terminal 2

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Changi Airport Group breaks ground on a new private terminal near Terminal 2 scheduled to open in 2027

The Changi Airport private terminal project has officially broken ground at Singapore Changi Airport, marking a new phase in the airport’s premium travel strategy. (Read more..)


DerbySoft Global Data Network Adds Spring Airlines to Flight Distribution Platform

Spring Airlines Partnership
Spring Airlines joins DerbySoft’s Global Data Network for Flights to expand distribution across Asian travel markets

DerbySoft Global Data Network has added Spring Airlines to its GDN for Flights platform, expanding low-cost carrier distribution across Asia. (Read more..)


Marriott Bonvoy Maldives Summer Family Fun Offer Launches Across Island Resorts

Marriott Bonvoy Maldives Family Fun Offer Launches Across Island Resorts
Several Marriott Bonvoy resorts in the Maldives are offering family travel packages for summer 2026

The seasonal package includes full-board dining for two adults, complimentary stays and meals for children under 12, and additional benefits such as resort credits and transfers depending on the resort. (Read more..)


Lighthouse Launches ChatGPT Hotel Booking App for Direct Hotel Reservations

Lighthouse Launches ChatGPT Hotel Booking App for Direct Hotel Reservations
Lighthouse launches a ChatGPT hotel booking app enabling direct hotel booking within AI travel searches

The ChatGPT hotel booking app launched by Lighthouse introduces a new direct booking channel for hotels inside AI-powered travel conversations. (Read more..)


Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Airport Review (PVG Airport Hotel Guide)

Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Airport exterior near PVG terminals
Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Airport exterior near PVG terminals

Unlike traditional airport hotels that require shuttle transfers or taxi rides, this property is physically connected to the terminals via covered walkways. The idea is simple: reduce friction, save time, and allow guests to move between the hotel and departure gates with minimal effort. (Read more..)


Is Priority Pass Worth It For Airport Lounge Access?

Is Priority Pass Worth It For Airport Lounge Access?

Airport travel often means long lines, crowded terminals, and uncomfortable waiting times. That’s why many travelers start asking the same question: is Priority Pass worth it? (Read more..)


DoubleTree Resort Penang Review – Sea View Stay Experience

Sea view over Strait of Malacca from hotel balcony of Doubletree Resort by Hilton Penang
Sea view over Strait of Malacca from hotel balcony of Doubletree Resort by Hilton Penang

DoubleTree Penang is not a luxury resort in the traditional sense, but it offers something more subtle — space, quiet, and the feeling of slowing down between everything else. (Read more..)


Sofitel Haikou Review: What It’s Really Like to Stay Here

Sofitel Haikou hotel exterior overlooking Haikou Bay
Sofitel Haikou hotel exterior overlooking Haikou Bay

Sofitel caught my attention because of its location near Haikou Bay, its reputation for polished service, and a rooftop restaurant that promised great city views. I expected a standard luxury city hotel — but the stay turned out to have a few interesting surprises. (See all our TRAVEL REVIEWS for honest opinions on the travel industry)


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