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Hilton plans to double its focused service presence in Asia Pacific by expanding its mid-market hotel portfolio to over 1,000 properties, with ongoing regionalized brand initiatives and franchising expansion in key markets.

Hyatt Hotels is experiencing strong growth in India, focusing on experiential luxury and strategic expansion, aiming to double its hotel portfolio within five to six years.

Hyatt and China Resources Land have formed a joint venture to expand Hyatt’s hotel presence across Greater China, focusing on asset-light growth and developing several new and existing properties.

AHT revealed they were notified by the NY Stock Exchange for failing to meet the minimum $1 bid price requirement and will implement a 1-for-10 reverse stock split to regain compliance.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is expanding its luxury and lifestyle hotel portfolio with over 20 recent and planned openings across the U.S., Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean through 2025.

Banyan Group has launched its first Banyan Tree hotel in Japan, located in Kyoto, and plans further expansion with four additional properties in development.

Key events included DiamondRock Hospitality's upgrade, Hyatt and Apple Hospitality lowering guidance, and IHG reporting strong new room signings despite challenges in China.

Hotel transactions in Asia Pacific surged 19% to $5.7 billion in the first half of the year, driven by Japan, with a projected annual total of $11.6 billion, indicating a robust recovery to pre-pandemic levels.

H World Group approved a three-year, $2 billion shareholder return plan, including dividends and repurchases, effective from July 23.

IHG Hotels & Resorts will open its first hotel in Kashmir, voco Srinagar, in late 2026, featuring 95 rooms, diverse dining, and meting facilities – marking the sixth voco hotel in India.