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Laurent A. Voivenel, Senior Vice President, Operations and Development for the Middle East, Africa and India, Swiss-Belhotel International, spoke at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) on the critical need to reduce the carbon footprint across the industry.

Swiss-Belhotel International announced at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) plans to open seven hotels across the Middle East and North Africa in 2019.

Swiss-Belhotel International unveiled at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) its global expansion strategy with a goal to reach 250 hotels worldwide with 50,000 rooms in operation and under development by 2022.

Swiss-Belhotel International, the global hospitality management chain, has concluded a highly successful four days at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM).

Swiss-Belhotel International, the global hospitality management chain, has formed a rewarding new partnership with Philippine Airlines that will allow members of its popular frequent flyer program, Mabuhay Miles, to earn miles when staying at Swiss-Belhotel properties worldwide.

Swiss-Belhotel International, the global hospitality management chain, is celebrating Ramadhan with a new global promotion that allows guests to break their daily fast with a series of sweet ta’jil treats.

As a global company, Swiss-Belhotel International works in harmony with all nationalities and respects all values and religions.

Swiss-Belhotel International, the global hospitality management chain, is inviting guests to enjoy spacious and stylish stays in Bali with the launch of its “Good Night and Suite Dreams!” promotion.

Swiss-Belhotel International, the global hospitality management chain, is celebrating Nyepi, Bali’s “Day of Silence”, with a special promotion at its hotels and resorts across Indonesia.

Swiss-Belhotel International, the global hospitality management chain, has expanded its portfolio in the Philippines with the launch of a new hotel in Manila’s historic Chinatown district.

Hong Kong – Swiss-Belhotel International, the global hospitality management chain, has celebrated the expansion of its Indonesian portfolio with the launch of a new midscale Swiss-Belinn hotel in Bekasi in West Java, just a short drive from Jakarta.

Hong Kong – Swiss-Belhotel International, the global hospitality management chain, is celebrating a hugely successful evening at the 9th Indonesia Travel and Tourism Awards (ITTA) 2018-19, during which the hotel group and several of its Indonesian properties were honoured with prestigious awards.

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Award-winning global hospitality management chain, Swiss-Belhotel International, has unveiled further expansion plans in Asia as it focuses on the thriving travel and tourism destination of the Philippines.

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.

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!

According to Dr Deb Mills, medical director of the Travel Medicine Alliance, around half of all travellers get some sort of sickness while away. Almost half of these people will experience gastrointestinal problems, while nearly one quarter will experience cold and flu or other respiratory problems.

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).