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Asia-Pacific

Philippine Hotel Pipeline Reaches 40,000 Rooms

The 2024 Philippines Accommodation Pipeline Report reveals 158 accommodation projects with 40,084 rooms in development, with Luzon leading, followed by Visayas and Mindanao, which is noted as an underserved market.

Alan Woinski | 2 days ago

Asia-Pacific

Indonesia Imposes Bali Hotel Construction Ban

Indonesia has imposed a moratorium on hotel and nightclub construction in Bali to curb overdevelopment and protect the island’s culture and environment.

Alan Woinski | 1 week ago

Asia-Pacific

Philippines Holds on to 2024 Tourist Targets

The Philippines aims for 7.7 million tourists in 2024 despite challenges, with South Korea as the top source market and a significant increase in visitor receipts this year.

Alan Woinski | 1 month ago

Asia-Pacific

Japan Considers Lodging Tax to Address Tourism Surge

In Japan, local governments are considering and implementing lodging taxes to manage overtourism, despite opposition from hotel businesses fearing loss of guests to neighboring areas.

Alan Woinski | 2 months ago

Asia-Pacific

Hyatt in Talks to Buy Standard International 

While The Standard International gets ready to open its first StandardX property, it's also in advanced stages as a takeover target by Hyatt.

Alan Woinski | 2 months ago

Asia-Pacific

The Philippines Plan to Expand Air Travel

The Philippine government is enhancing flight availability and establishing new routes to boost tourism from key and emerging markets.

Alan Woinski | 2 months ago

Asia-Pacific

Doubletree by Hilton Reaches 100 Hotels in Asia Pacific

Hilton's Doubletree by Hilton brand has surpassed 100 properties in the Asia Pacific region, with significant expansions in Indonesia, Japan, India, and China, and plans for nearly 80 more properties to support their goal of exceeding 1,000 hotels in the region next year.

Alan Woinski | 2 months ago

Asia-Pacific

Australia Will Have Record Tourism Economic Impact in 2024

The World Travel & Tourism Council forecasts that Australia's travel and tourism sector will contribute a record $265.5 billion to the economy in 2024, with expectations to surpass $345 billion by 2034.

Alan Woinski | 3 months ago

Asia-Pacific

Banyan Group to Open Kyoto Hotel in Q3 2024

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto, opening Q3 2024, will be Banyan Tree's first Japan hotel, featuring 52 guestrooms, a spa, and two dining options.

Alan Woinski | 3 months ago

Asia-Pacific

Minor Aims to Add 50 Hotels in India

Minor Hotels plans to open 50 new hotels in India over the next decade, focusing on luxury and upscale segments, while targeting specific opportunities in wellness, lifestyle, and historic venues, and emphasizing partnership-based management.

Alan Woinski | 5 months ago