Thai Tourism Is 20% Below Its 2019 Peak
Thailand's foreign arrivals fell 7.2% in 2025 to 32.97 million as Chinese tourists dropped 30%, prompting Erawan Group to expand overseas.
Alan Woinski
Alan is the founder of the Daily Lodging Report, now owned by Skift, and remains editor. He also founded the Gaming Industry Daily Report and Gaming Industry Weekly Report which remains under the ownership of Gaming USA Corporation, owned by Alan and his wife Kim. Alan and Kim recently moved from Bergen County, NJ to Southwest, Florida and are loving the SWFL lifestyle. Both Alan and Kim recently became grandparents for the first time to a beautiful baby girl.
Philippines Launches Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Nationals
Indian Hotels acquired a 51% stake in Brij Hospitality for RS 193 crore, gaining the Brij brand's portfolio of 22 hotels with 11 in pipeline.
Barclays, Morgan Stanley Name Hyatt as Top Lodging Pick
Barclays and Morgan Stanley both named Hyatt as their most favored lodging stock, while Morgan Stanley downgraded Hilton Grand Vacations. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Hilton Announces New Brand
Hilton has announced Apartment Collection by Hilton, with initial properties in the U.S. launched in partnership with Placemakr. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
IHG Targets 400 Hotels in India Within 5 Years
IHG aims to have over 400 hotels operating or in development in India within five years, up from 51 operational and 80 in-pipeline now.
Hotel Equities Adds 13 Texas Hotels
Hotel Equities will manage 13 TAJ Hospitality hotels in Lubbock, Texas, expanding its Texas portfolio to 29 properties across the state. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Dusit Achieves Record Development Performance
Dusit had an all-time high of 24 hotel signings last year. Plus, more hotel deal and development news from Asia Pacific.
Armani Seeks to Scale Up Hotel Brand
The Armani Group announced a new joint venture to develop more Armani hotels. Plus, other hotel development news.
World Cup Could Offset Cost Pressures for Hotels in 2026
Jefferies says World Cup should offset cost inflation and geopolitical issues, predicting modest RevPAR growth and solid earnings in 2026. Plus more hotel deal and development news.
Warburg Pincus to Acquire APG's Fleur Hotels Stake
Warburg Pincus will buy APG's 41% stake in Fleur Hotels and invest $106M for growth as Lemon Tree restructures into two platforms. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.