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Winter is here, Queenstown has received a big dumping of snow, it is time to think about your family snow holiday. Whether you're a family, a group of friends or a couple looking for the ideal snow holiday, Queenstown features magnificent mountains to enjoy, a myriad of exciting activities and great KIDS SKI FREE offers. Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu, Queenstown provides the perfect base so you can explore the best Queenstown.

Hong Kong – Swiss-Belhotel International, the global hospitality management chain, has launched a new online training programme, SBI Academy, that will help to up-skill the company’s global workforce and discover the next generation of leaders.

Bahrain: Swiss-Belhotel International has announced the soft opening of Swiss-Belresidences Juffair. The hotel welcomed its first guest on 1st October 2018.

HONG KONG – Swiss-Belhotel International, the award-winning global hospitality chain, has announced the signing of its first ever hotel in Italy, nestled between the beautiful and historic cities of Verona and Venice.

HONG KONG – Swiss-Belhotel International, the award-winning global hotel chain and hospitality management group, will offer Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles to members who stay at the brand’s hotels, resorts and serviced residences around the world.

Queenstown Airport has topped a global poll by the private jet booking service PrivateFly as the world’s most scenic airport landings.

Queenstown is one of New Zealand’s best locations to visit. Situated on the shores of the South Island’s Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown is an outdoor enthusiast's dream holiday destination, there is no shortage of things to do here.

Swiss-Belhotel International has expanded its loyalty card privileges with the recent addition of AirAsia as a partner, giving 10,000 BIG points for every new or renewing member which can be redeemed for free flights.

If you travel frequently for business, your relationship will often face the challenges of long-distance. This can put strain on an otherwise healthy relationship if not properly addressed and taken care of.

Speak to any parent of young children and they’ll tell you that one of the major things putting them off travelling is a fear that flying will be a nightmare. It’s an understandable fear - after all, isn’t the goal to arrive at your destination feeling relaxed and chilled?

Swiss-Belhotel Seef has been named the best four-star hotel in Bahrain during The Food and Travel Magazine awards ceremony organised in Manama.

Even for short, interstate trips, planning for travel is instrumental to the success of your trip. Wherever you’re planning to travel to, there is often a lot to think about, even if you’re only travelling to the next state over.

Travelling for business has become a common occurrence for many workers, yet between commuting to the airport, going through security, waiting for your luggage, and the actual flight itself, it can feel like a significant amount of time is being wasted. Because of this, there is a desire to be as productive as possible while travelling. The following will provide some top tips on how you can make the most out of your next business flight.

Instead of worrying about managing every part of your trip, why not let your smartphone help you? The following is a list of apps designed to help make your business trip as easy and as stress-free as possible.

Type into Google the words ‘travelling with kids’ and you’ll be met with endless tips on how to book flights, car trips and small hotel rooms. But what about sightseeing? How do you best handle long days exploring with young children or not-so-willing teenagers? Travelling with the family is not always easy, and these sightseeing tips might just be what you need to save a whole host of arguments, complaints and debates. Who knows, follow these tips and you and your kids may end up having a lot of fun!

Swiss-Belhotel International was the proud recipient of four coveted Bali Tourism Awards, presented at the annual gala dinner on August 27, 2018.

Swiss-Belhotel International has announced that 5 out of the 9 hotels and resorts managed by the brand in Bali will soon offer the WeChat Pay mobile system as a solution for Chinese guests.

Celebrating its 2nd anniversary, budget hotel Zest Hotel Sukajadi Bandung has launched 2 new room categories – the Executive Room and the Family Room – both of which offer quality, value for money accommodation.

Swiss-Belhotel International signed today at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai a management agreement with Zanzibar Crown Hotel and Resort Limited to operate the beautiful Swiss-Belresort Zanzibar expected to open for business in 2019. This marks the group’s debut in Tanzania, and with it East Africa, that is currently witnessing a massive demand for quality hotels.

As part of its strategic expansion across the GCC, Swiss-Belhotel International unveiled today at the Arabian Travel Market two new hotels slated to open in Bahrain this quarter. With these new openings the group will triple its inventory of rooms in the Kingdom while ushering in two new brands into the country that is its luxurious 5-star brand ‘Grand Swiss-Belresort’ and midscale brand ‘Swiss-Belresidences’.

Swiss-Belhotel International is embarking on an expansion of its budget brand, Zest Hotels, with plans to triple its portfolio of properties in Indonesia within three years...

Visiting Sydney for work? If you have some down time in between meetings and are looking for something to do, why not get out and explore all that the city has to offer.

Whether you’re taking the team out for a bonding session, arranging a catch up with clients, or just looking for somewhere new to eat, the Sydney CBD is full of impressive lunch venues to meet your needs.

Over the years Brisbane has blossomed into a cultural capital of Australia, lined with coffee shops, rooftop bars, book shops, art galleries and markets. There’s so much to do in Brisbane, so read on to discover the best way to fill your time between business meetings.

The best way to ensure your business trip runs as smoothly as possible is good preparation. Here are the top nine business travel accessories that can help get your through your next trip, hassle free.

As a frequent traveller for work, it’s important you understand what exactly is required of you in order for you to claim the expenses, and avoid being overwhelmed by a pile of paper receipts stuffed in your wallet.

Queenstown is an appealing alpine climate attracting snowsport enthusiasts from all over the world. Home to a vibrant ski scene it offers an endless itinerary of winter fun, but do you want to know a secret?

It might be summer in Queenstown, but that doesn’t mean you miss out on the traditional season cheer. The summer months are the perfect time to soak up the sun, explore lakes and waterways and hike the picturesque mountain trails. So once Christmas is over it’s time to round up your family and friends to discover everything there is to offer in Queenstown.

Sydney is a shopaholic's paradise with many retail giants and small businesses across the city offering great bargains and deals. Knowing the best places to shop, and when, can save you time, money and hassle. Here’s Swiss-Belhotel’s guide to navigating the sales in Sydney.

Brisbane is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Australia. With its all-year-round summer weather, countless activities on offer and proximity to the Gold Coast, it’s not hard to see why.

No one can deny a delicious burger. Even health fanatics everywhere can be impartial to a juicy burger with all the trimmings. Sydney is known for it’s brilliant dining experiences, so naturally there are going to be some incredible burgers in and around this amazing city.

Surrounded by the spectacular Remarkables mountain range and fringed by the meandering bays of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown is a city marked by its breathtaking natural beauty.

DUBAI, MIDDLE EAST: Swiss-Belhotel International, a leading multi-brand hotel management company, will unveil a pipeline of openings in the Middle East at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2016 as it continues its expansion in the region.

Swiss-Belhotel International has recently signed a four star hotel in Al Khobar which is expected to start operating by the end of this year, marking its first property in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.

Mr Gavin M. Faull, Chairman and President of Swiss-Belhotel International presented the risks and challenges for hotel developers in frontier markets at the Asia-Pacific Hotel Investment Conference (APHIC).