Articles tagged “peninsula hotels”

Daily Lodging Report

The Peninsula’s Parent Company Seeks a New CEO

The operators of The Peninsula Hotels announced Mr. Clement Kwok will be stepping down as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company with effect from October 31, 2024.

4 months ago

Hotels

Peninsula Hotels’ Luxury Vision: ‘Finest’ Is Better Than ‘Best’

Peninsula has taken a slow, thoughful approach to expansion as other brands stamp out luxury hotels like razor blades. Key to the thoughtful brand management is the brands COO, Peter Borer, who is obsessive over brand clarity.

Colin Nagy | 6 months ago

Peninsula Hotels’ Luxury Vision: ‘Finest’ Is Better Than ‘Best’

Travel Technology

Sabre Buys Startup That Helps Luxury Hotels Sell Gift Cards

The startup Techsembly performs a neat trick in letting luxury hotel brands like The Peninsula sell gift cards to boost upsells without creating a downmarket vibe. No wonder it caught Sabre's eye.

Sean O'Neill | 10 months ago

Sabre Buys Startup That Helps Luxury Hotels Sell Gift Cards

Hotels

Ultra-Luxury Hotels Bet on Measured Growth

In most cases, having not a whole lot more than 25 properties is an optimum number.

Sean O'Neill | 12 months ago

Ultra-Luxury Hotels Bet on Measured Growth

Hotels

Peninsula Hotels Treads a Delicate Balance Marketing in Hyper-Critical Mediascape

The Peninsula Hotels moved in the right direction to feature its talent as protagonists in its newest marketing campaign. Yet did the brand move too far by not including imagery of the properties themselves?

Carley Thornell | 1 year ago

Peninsula Hotels Treads a Delicate Balance Marketing in Hyper-Critical Mediascape

Online Travel

The Peninsula Dumps Oracle to Use Shiji’s New Tech Platform for Hotel Groups

It seemed like Shiji's recent acquisition spree would lead to it compete one day directly with Oracle, Amadeus, Sabre, and others. That day has come.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 4 years ago

The Peninsula Dumps Oracle to Use Shiji’s New Tech Platform for Hotel Groups

Hotels

Peninsula Parent’s Thailand Dispute Shows Perils of Owner-Chain Relations

This is a high-profile case that pits a powerful Thai family against a reputable global luxury hotel brand. It also spotlights the reality that this won’t be the last of owner-and-chain disputes, especially not when times are getting harder.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 5 years ago

Peninsula Parent’s Thailand Dispute Shows Perils of Owner-Chain Relations

Tourism

Hong Kong Tourism Starts to Feel Impact as Pro-Democracy Protests Rage On

Major Hong Kong hotels expect to report lower earnings for the year but believe that the city will retain its global standing as one of the world’s biggest tourism hubs in the long term.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 5 years ago

Hong Kong Tourism Starts to Feel Impact as Pro-Democracy Protests Rage On

Hotels

Peninsula’s Personalization Plans Include Reducing Size of Hotels

Think Peninsula Hotels and what comes to mind is white-glove, green-Rolls Royce, and red-carpet treatment. Think again: This is one of the meanest machines in luxury hotel technology. It only gets meaner — and leaner — as ultra high-end guests become more uncharitable when their individual needs aren’t met.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 5 years ago

Peninsula’s Personalization Plans Include Reducing Size of Hotels

Hotels

Luxury Hoteliers Believe Customization Is Key to Winning Over Millennials

Customization, wellness, and technology are must-haves for any luxury hotel brand that wants to remain relevant — regardless of the age of their customers.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 6 years ago

Luxury Hoteliers Believe Customization Is Key to Winning Over Millennials