Mora Group Sets Sights on International Expansion
Mora Group, launched in July 2024, now operates six hotels across Surabaya, Yogyakarta and Banjarbaru while developing six additional projects in Indonesia. The company will open new properties in Ciwidey (April) and Palu (November) and has pipeline projects in Jakarta, Palembang, Balikpapan and Pasuruan slated for the next two years. A strategic partnership with a Japanese upscale‑hotel investor will fund 500‑700‑room developments in Jakarta and boutique assets in Bali. Internationally, Mora is pursuing joint ventures in Saudi Arabia and exploring acquisitions in Japan and Dubai, targeting at least 30 properties within five years.
Agoda Spotlights Hat Yai with New Tourism Recovery Campaign
Agoda has launched the "Hat Yai Lights Up" campaign to revive tourism in Southern Thailand’s Hat Yai after last year’s flooding. Partnering with the Hat Yai Songkhla Hotels Association, the initiative runs through March 2, 2026 and offers hotel discounts, a curated...
Ascott Prioritises Operational Efficiency in Decarbonisation Drive
Ascott is shifting its sustainability focus from guest‑facing gestures to system‑level operational improvements, targeting cooling efficiency, refrigerant discipline, and maintenance quality. The 2024 CarbonClear Initiative standardises energy audits and sets property‑level targets, using utility data and sub‑metering for verification. These...
Scenic Group Adopts Unified Loyalty Programme Across Brands
Scenic Group launched Scenic & Emerald Rewards, a global loyalty programme that merges its Scenic Club and EmeraldEXPLORER schemes into a single platform covering cruises, yachts, and escorted land journeys. The new system consolidates existing status points, introduces a four‑tier...