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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.

Valero Grand Suites by Swiss-Belhotel has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. Now in its eighth year, the certificate celebrates businesses that have earned exceptional traveller reviews. Certificate of Excellence recipients include accommodation providers, restaurants and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a quality customer experience.

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, the global hospitality management chain, has revealed details of its global expansion strategy, which includes the launch of at least 60 new hotels and resorts worldwide over the next few years.

Swiss-Belhotel International, the award-winning global hospitality chain, announced today at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai a major milestone of reaching 150 hotels in operation and development.

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

In this interview, Swiss-Belhotel International's SVP Laurent Voivenel speaks to Hotelier Middle East on the challenges that come with opening 10 new hotels in the region, the hospitality market and what we can expect from the company in the future.

Swiss-Belhotel Seef wins the ‘Best 4-Star Hotel’ and the ‘Best Hotel of the Year’ titles at the prestigious Bahrain 2018 Food & Travel Awards held last week.

What would you be doing if you weren't in the hotel and resort (and dairy) business? I love people. I love what you can do to change the world.

You can now book your Auckland activities online! Choose from over 100 experiences.

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.

BALI, INDONESIA – Swiss-Belhotel International in Bali has launched the #IAMINBALINOW social media photo campaign with the help of nine of the global hotel management company’s hotels and resorts in Bali to help promote the island as a tranquil vacation destination.

DUBAI – Laurent A. Voivenel, Senior Vice President, Operations and Development for the Middle East, Africa and India for Swiss-Belhotel International, made a special presentation on the future of hotel distribution at the ATM and GENESYS Digital Futures Summit, Travel Tech Theatre.

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...

Swiss-Belhotel Brisbane, the first property to be launched in Queensland by one of the world’s fastest growing hospitality companies, Swiss-Belhotel International, has been listed on Star Ratings Australia’s 2017 Gold List of Australian Accommodation.

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

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

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!

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.

Whether you’re a local or travelling through Brisbane, there’s no denying how great a decent burger joint can be. Although a simple kind of meal, the burger has evolved steadily over the past few years and has certainly made it’s way to becoming a top trending food across the country.

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!

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!

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).