Take in the history, food & architecture of Saigon’s most enchanting district solo or with friends & family! Cho Lon (often referred to as “Chinatown”) covers a large part of multiple districts in Ho Chi Minh City, however, this walk introduces you to just a small section of it (map included) and what is perhaps…
For the last 10 years I have been obsessed with travelling. I am on an absolute mission to visit every country in the world, I’m currently on 43 countries. I first started travelling when I was 17, with the main purpose of deciding whether I wanted to pursue teaching or nursing at university. My first…
Home » New Appointment » ABTA Board Welcomes New Directors Lady Minette Batters and Chris Wright Friday, November 29, 2024 The ABTA Board has announced the addition of two new directors to its leadership team. Lady Minette Batters and Chris Wright have been officially integrated into the ABTA Board effective immediately. Lady Batters, previously serving…
What is a hotel room layout? Hotel room layout refers to the design and arrangement of a guest room within a hotel. This includes the placement of furniture, fixtures, and amenities to create a functional and comfortable environment for guests. That’s the definition, but the impact of the right hotel room layout is more than…
Welcome to STAAH’s Weekly Hotel Industry Quiz! At STAAH, we believe staying informed and sharp is key to succeeding in the fast-changing hospitality industry. Whether you’re an experienced hotelier or new to the field, this quiz is crafted to challenge your knowledge and keep you up-to-date with the latest trends. Join us weekly for a…
Lighthouse Announces $370 Million Series C Investment Led by KKR to Accelerate Platform Innovation and Growth – Image Credit Lighthouse Lighthouse, the leading commercial intelligence platform for the travel & hospitality industry, today announced an approximately $370 million growth investment led by global investment firm, KKR. This investment accelerates Lighthouse’s mission to reimagine commercial strategy…
DALLAS, Texas—SiteMinder has released its Changing Traveler Report 2025, which reported that 37 percent of U.S. travelers plan to book their 2025 stays directly, either via a hotel’s website (23.5 percent) or by contacting the property by phone or email (13 percent). This figure exceeds the global average of 27 percent, and rises to 57…
LONDON, 24 October, 2024 — eviivo, the all-in-one Property Management System (PMS), has partnered with OpenKey, the industry standard for universal digital key technology in hotels, enhancing the guest experience across hotels worldwide. The integration enables hotels using eviivo to offer guests seamless mobile check-in and keyless room access through OpenKey’s Digital Key technology. This…
By Matt CowanChief Editor The Bureau Asia Vietnam has developed at an incredible pace over the past decade, at the same time increasing its potential as a destination for health and medical tourism. But is it ready for it and should people trust it? In the video below, I also introduce you to a recent…
If you’re planning a couple of days in Seoul, you’ll find endless itineraries for how best to spend your time. But what if you’re planning on venturing further afield? If you’ve got 2 days in Gyeongju and you’re visiting for the first time, you might not know where to start planning an itinerary for your…
