Hotel industry and travel news from around the Asia Pacific region; this week: Cambodia wants more Chinese tourists while Vietnam increase Indonesian travelers, Golden Tulip moves to Thailand and more...
Cambodia to Pull In More Chinese Travellers
As China is Cambodia’s second largest source market behind Vietnam and overtaking Korea this year in visitation, the country has a major waterfront project and a shopping mall in the pipeline to brand itself as a destination with more attractions. Besides the Angkor Wat, it is announced that the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism will promote Phnom Penh and its surroundings, ecotourism in the North-eastern regions and over 60 islands. Sokha Hotels and Resorts are reportedly developing four- and five-star hotels targeting the needs and preferences of China’s visitors. Furthermore, it has also been indicated that they are mainly group tourists who spend averagely five days in Cambodia but younger Chinese travellers are staying longer and travelling independently and Sihanoukville is also gaining popularity as a destination. Cambodia saw a 21% continuous annual growth rate of Chinese arrivals over the last 5 years.
Emerging Indonesian Market for Vietnam
Indonesian arrivals to Vietnam have been on the ascent, numbering approximately 61,000 in 2012, 70,000 in 2013, and 48,000 between January and August this year. Vietnam is ramping up promotions in Indonesia to amplify the market's spike in growth. The country’s tourism authorities will conduct more marketing and promotional activities in Indonesia, including fam trips and advertising campaigns. Increasing the connectivity between the main cities in both countries would also support this, and reportedly plans are being laid by the country’s national carrier.
THINC 2014 by HVS
On 4th & 5th September, HVS held its first Tourism, Hotel Investment and Networking Conference (THINC) in Bali, Indonesia. The event was attended by over 250 owners, investors, hotel groups and hospitality and travel related companies from all over the Asia Pacific region. HVS Asia Pacific’s latest major publication: Indonesia Hotel Watch 2014 was also released at the conference. Key topics of the hospitality and real estate industry were discussed in a series of panels, identifying potential areas of growth and emerging trends mainly in Indonesia and in Asia. The Indonesia Hotel Watch 2014 will be available upon request; interested parties may email mkramer@hvs.com to receive a copy.
Premier Hotels and Resort Collection Launched
Premier Hotels and Resorts Collection is a uniquely compiled collection of independent boutique hotels, palaces, spas, resorts and homes by Singapore-based company, Premier Hotels of Asia. Its first collection focuses mainly on Indian properties. The properties selected offer experiences which are divided into the following categories: luxury; palace & heritage; safari; beach & mountain; spa & wellness; city hotels and other special lifestyle properties. The collection currently comprises of Ananda in the Himalayas, Samode Palace, Samode Safari Lodge, Castle Mandawa and Mandawa Haveli. The company has facilitated growth exclusive international brands in the Asia region such as Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, PARKROYAL Hotels and Resorts, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, and Ananda in the Himalayas.
Golden Tulip Brand Selected to be Develop Further in Thailand
Bespoke Hospitality Management Asia (BHMAsia) and Paris-based Louvre Hotels Group have entered into an agreement to strengthen the management and development potential of their brands in Thailand, mainly the Golden Tulip brand. In addition the company is focusing on the expansion of the X2 design hotel brand to Asia and Europe through Louvre Hotels Group’s global network. The target is to develop up to 30 X2 properties in the region over the coming 5 years mainly in markets such as Thailand, Indonesia and China.
New Cruise Itinerary for India
Beginning in 2016, a new river cruise by Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will take passengers on a 12 night voyage up the Ganges River, through India’s most popular destinations. India’s Golden Triangle & the Sacred Ganges tour will begin in New Delhi and end in Kolkata on the new all-suite Ganges Voyager II, with a capacity of 56 guests. The new opening of this cruise voyage gives further momentum to the emerging cruise market in the Asia Pacific region. It further reinforces the potential of the cruise market â€" both river and sea - has experienced unparalleled growth in the segment. Other destinations such as Myanmar, where Belmond runs two luxury cruise voyages along the Irrawady River are also gaining in popularity.
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