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Expanding its presence in the Middle East, Swiss-Belhotel International has announced the opening of its much anticipated first 5-star hotel in the region – the Grand Swiss-Belhotel Waterfront, Seef, Bahrain.

We are thrilled to unveil our latest upscale lifestyle brands Maua and Bohemia Collection designed to offer inspiring and unique experiences to our guests.

Priyanka Kapoor spoke about the group’s strategies for ‘Future of Revenue Management’ at the annual ROC Middle East 2020 – Revenue Optimisation Conference.

Zest Hotels International, wholly owned by the global hotel management chain Swiss-Belhotel International, continues to expand its budget brand portfolio with the opening of Zest Parang Raja, Solo on October 20th, 2020.

Swiss-Belhotel International’s Indonesian expansion has continued at pace, with the opening of Swiss-Belhotel Solo, Central Java on September 1st 2020.

Swiss Belhotel International has announced plans to implement new health and hygiene measures to reassure travellers of a renewed focus on guest wellbeing in the wake of COVID-19 (coronavirus).

Swiss-Belhotel International is continuing to expand its comprehensive footprint in South East Asia with new development in the exotic beach destination of Mui Ne, Vietnam.

At Swiss-Belhotel International we like to think we can provide our guests with the best stay, room, rate and service.

You’re a hotelier. With terrifying suddenness, the Coronavirus decimates your events and leisure business. What do you do? Swiss-Belhotel International’s people did some lateral thinking.

Swiss-Belhotel International has marked an exciting phase of its award-winning Indonesian story by announcing the introduction of the special “Staycation Sale” promotion.

Swiss-Belhotel International’s acclaimed success story over more than three decades has been marked by milestones – and another has just occurred with the soft opening of its first Malaysian property.

Swiss-Belhotel International’s enduring and hugely successful relationship with Indonesia is set to reach new heights, with the news 12 properties will be launched there by 2022.

Swiss-Belhotel International has announced the soft opening of Swiss-Belboutique Bneid Al Gar Kuwait that also marks the group’s debut in the country.

Swiss-Belhotel International has received an impressive eight gongs at the 10th Indonesia Travel and Tour Awards (ITTA) 2019-20 - including being named “Indonesia’s Leading Global Hotel Chain” for the ninth time.

Swiss-Belhotel International chain, is helping to make Bali the ideal destination for “bleisure” breaks, by blending exceptional business and leisure facilities.

If a fun, social vibe is what you’re looking for from your next stay in the City of Sails, then the latest addition to Auckland’s youth accommodation scene is designed with you in mind.

Swiss-Belhotel International has revealed plans to expand its portfolio in the Middle East and Africa with the launch of a series of new hotels, resorts and residences.

Swiss-Belhotel International has revealed plans to make its debut in Thailand, as the company’s impressive expansion plans continue to gather pace.

Swiss-Belhotel International is celebrating reaching 10,000 rooms in Indonesia, the largest country in Southeast Asia and a key focus market for the company.

Swiss-Belsuites will be showcasing its unique properties located in Auckland and Queenstown, offering luxury suites like no other. This marks the first year the company has had a presence at TRENZ.

Swiss-Belhotel International will expand its New Zealand portfolio via the upcoming launch of two exciting Queenstown properties, ensuring the popular tourist destination keeps pace with increasing visitor numbers.

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Swiss-Belhotel International has revealed plans to expand its portfolio in Vietnam with a series of new hotels, resorts and residences in exciting destinations all across the country.

Swiss-Belhotel International has launched a global room promotion at all its Swiss-Belhotel and Zest Hotel properties worldwide as well as a special social media campaign (#TogetherApartWithSBI) throughout September to celebrate its 33rd anniversary.

Swiss-Belhotel International continues to expand its management in response to the market and the impact of Covid-19. The following Group restructuring has been announced.

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 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!

As of 21 March 2016 there are now 169 countries that receive a 30 day Indonesia free visa upon arrival. This includes Australia.

If you’re looking for somewhere to host your next corporate function, Sydney has a number of impressive venues suitable for events of all sizes. Whether it’s a conference, small staff training session, breakfast, or cocktail party, you’ll be able to find the perfect venue to suit your needs.

There are plenty of team building experiences available across Sydney – from outdoor sporting activities to indoors activities that will test the mind – so you’ll be able to find something suitable for all your employees.

If your business is planning on holding a conference or corporate meeting, or hosting a cocktail party, or social event, there’s a number of function venues to choose from all over Brisbane.

When travelling for business, we often accept that this means we’ll suffer through jet lag and exhaustion for the entire trip. A lack of sleep from a change in time zone can affect your performance. There are many things you can do to help get a good night’s sleep while travelling for business.

If you travel regularly for business you’re probably a member of at least one frequent flyer program. Frequent flyer points are notorious for taking a long time to accumulate and not adding up to very much when you go to use them.

Summer is a time for enjoying the outdoors and luckily for Brisbane, it’s summer almost all year long. Enjoy a cool drink from one of our 12 recommended outdoor bars!

Anyone staying in Brisbane over the summer period can rest assured there are plenty of things to see and do; there are numerous activities, attractions and tours to choose from. If you’re lucky enough to be visiting this fine city, here are Swiss-Belhotel’s top suggestions for ways to spend your summer in Brisbane.

Queenstown is New Zealand’s tourism capital. It’s best known for its outdoor activities – skiing, hiking and bungee jumping – however Queenstown is a delightful little city that, thanks to the large number of tourists that come through, offers some of the best eating experiences in New Zealand.

Located right in the heart of the Sydney CBD, Wynyard is where it all happens in the city. From the station it’s just a short walk to the best shopping in the Sydney, a range of harbour side activities, and some of Sydney’s best bars and restaurants.

Traveling with young children can be stressful at times, especially if you plan to stay in the same hotel room as your tot (or tots). That’s not to say that it can’t be done - but let’s just say that a little bit of planning goes a long way!

Swiss-Belhotel International, the global hospitality management chain, is celebrating the Indonesian school holidays with a special nationwide package that allows parents and children to enjoy fun-filled family breaks together.

Swiss-Belhotel International has created exciting packages for wholesalers and tour operators that will be launched at the Arabian Travel Market.

Swiss-Belhotel International has identified the GCC as its main growth market in the MENA region.

Swiss-Belhotel International announced today at the Arabian Travel Market the launch of four new brands in the Middle East in 2019.