One day, vacation rentals will supplant hotels in leisure segment – that’s...
HomeAway’s expansion has largely been driven by acquisitions. Yeoh Siew Hoon catches up with Carl Shepherd, co-founder & chief strategy and development officer of the world’s largest vacations...
View ArticleAn interesting Asia report 2013 on Hotel Industry ( from Apartment Service...
Source : Regional report 2013 of Apartment Service Worldwide : The Travel & Tourism industry in Asia was worth $554 billion in 2011, generating $1.7 trillion in GDP, or 8.4% of Asia’s GDP. Asia is...
View ArticleShort-term vacation rental websites are fast gaining popularity worldwide as...
Short-term vacation rental websites are fast gaining popularity worldwide as more travellers are cosying to rental apartments or homes in place of the traditional hotel experience. These emerging...
View Articlewhat’s next for Homeway in Asia ?
Brian Sharples, CEO of HomeAway, discusses the company’s vacation rental ideas and expansion plans with Emily Chang on Bloomberg Television’s “Bloomberg West.
View ArticleShama Serviced Apartment: Brand Update And New Openings In China
Shama, Asia’s leading serviced apartment provider recently secured three new management contracts in Beijing, Chengdu and Guangzhou. Shama Heda Hangzhou is also nearing completion and will open in the...
View ArticleF&N Considering REIT for Serviced Apartments, Charoen’s Hotels
Fraser & Neave Ltd. (FNN), the real-estate developer that was the target of a takeover battle last year, is considering setting up a real estate investment trust made up of hospitality assets. The...
View ArticleShort-term vacation rental websites are fast gaining popularity worldwide
Short-term vacation rental websites are fast gaining popularity worldwide as more travellers are cosying to rental apartments or homes in place of the traditional hotel experience. These emerging...
View ArticleFrasers Hospitality: 30,000 serviced apartments over the next five years
Frasers Hospitality has marked its Sweet 16th ‘Fraser Day’ by revealing the company’s massive growth plans are on track. The company has gone from two properties and 400 serviced residences in 1998 to...
View ArticleCorporate investors lured by hospitality sector
Hotels and serviced apartments are increasingly finding favour among corporate investors in Singapore, according to property consultants. Chesterton Singapore says the segment is compelling, leveraging...
View ArticleHoliday rentals undercut hotels
Travellers can save up to 57%, by choosing a holiday rental in certain Asian destinations compared to an equivalent stay in a three-star hotel. The conclusion was part of a cost comparison by...
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