Hanwha Hotels Launches Anto Luxury Brand in Korea
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Hanwha Hotels & Resorts launched its new luxury brand Anto in South Korea with a resort that has 334 rooms. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
The Thai hotel industry is predicting a significant decline in Chinese tourist arrivals for the second half of the year, according to Nation Thailand. The ‘Hotel Operator Confidence Index for August 2025’ survey indicates that over 57% of hoteliers expect fewer Chinese tourists in the coming months. Nearly 25% believe the drop could be more than 15% compared to the first half of the year. More than a third of businesses anticipate a decrease in other international visitors, while 43% expect fewer domestic tourists. We did find it interesting that the removal of the Prime Minister did not bring any reports that tourism would suffer. History shows that Thailand has random bouts of unrest, with hoteliers always the ones getting hurt the most. The primary reason cited for the expected declines in the survey was safety concerns. Next were rival destinations offering more attractive prices. Other factors include economic uncertainty in tourists’ home countries, a perceived l
