Hilton Plans Asia Pacific Expansion
Hilton plans to double its mid-market hotel presence in Asia Pacific, aiming for over 1,000 properties by expanding its Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton brands.
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Forecasting the Medium-Term Hurricane Impact on Hotels
Baird predicts short-term negative impacts on hotel revenues from recent hurricanes but expects a boost in the intermediate term due to FEMA, insurance, and clean-up crew spending, especially benefiting select service and extended-stay hotels
Philippines Adds 40,000 Hotel Rooms
Leechiu Property Consultants reported 158 new hotel projects across the Philippines, adding 40,084 rooms, with full recovery in foreign arrivals expected by 2026, generating PHP250 billion in investments and 57,000 jobs.
Choice Hotels Expands Upscale Portfolio
Choice Hotels expanded its upscale Cambria brand by introducing a conversion model that helped overcome financing challenges and spurred growth, with 74 properties now open and 62 more in development.
China's Golden Week May Exceed Expectations
Golden Week saw a significant boost in tourism in China, with passenger trips and travel orders surpassing pre-pandemic levels, reflecting growing confidence in the economy.
City Express by Marriott to Expand Into the U.S. and Canada
Marriott International is expanding its City Express by Marriott brand into the U.S. and Canada, entering the affordable midscale segment.
Wyndham and Kamah Sign $70M Multi-Hotel Deal
Kamah Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in a $70 million deal to develop four new hotels in Dubai and India, focusing on luxury and wellness hospitality under the Trademark Collection by Wyndham brand.
Choice Hotels Introduces Design Package for HoteliersÂ
Choice Hotels International is expanding its portfolio of solutions for its extended-stay hotel conversions with the introduction of Lobby in a Box, a modular design package.
Growth Disparity in Asia-Pacific Hotel Markets
CoStar's STR reports uneven growth across Asia-Pacific markets in 2024, with Japan and Vietnam showing the strongest potential for continued growth.
Hyatt Expands Select Service Pipeline in Americas
Hyatt Hotels is expanding its select service pipeline by 25% in the Americas, with significant global growth of its Caption by Hyatt and Hyatt Studios brands, while also upgrading its Hyatt House and Hyatt Place brands for better efficiency and guest experience.