Banyan Group's 100th Property Will Be in Singapore
Photo Credit: A room at Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree. Banyan Group
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Banyan Group is expanding globally with its 100th resort debuting in Singapore, new openings in Tanzania and the Dominican Republic, and record multi-brand growth across Asia, including highlights in Japan.
STR reported China hotel data for the week ended December 14. China hotel RevPAR was down -3.2% year over year, up against a modest +38.1% comp in the year ago week. The RevPAR decline was mostly on rate as ADR was down -3.1% while occupancy was flat for the week.
Hilton announced the signing of Motto by Hilton Qingdao Zhanqiao, in partnership with Qingdao Urban Construction Group, marking the entry of Motto by Hilton into mainland China. The 100-room hotel is scheduled to open in June 2026. The Motto by Hilton will feature activated common spaces, including a lobby designed to be a communal hub designed for guests to unwind, connect or relax in. The hotel will have a signature restaurant and café offering locally inspired brews crafted in collaboration with Qingdao’s coffee roasters. There are currently eight Motto properties open worldwide with 20 in the pipeline.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of the Howard Johnson by Wyndham Pattaya JC
