Accor Adds Its First Las Vegas Resort
Hilton and Travel + Leisure kicked off the industry’s earnings season.
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Asia Pacific Sees a Slowdown in Hotel Openings
Tribe Hotels from Accor has opened its first property in Phuket, Thailand, with the launch of Tribe Phuket Patong. And more hospitality development news.
Ace Hotel Brand Is Close to Being Sold
Bloomberg reported that Japan’s Seibu Holdings is close to signing a deal to acquire the eight-property Ace hotel brand. Will it sell for about $85 million? Read about that and other hotel development deals and news.
Thailand Delays Tourist Fee Implementation Until 2026
Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports delays tourist fee until 2026, citing external uncertainties and tourism demand assessment.
Japan Records 21.5 Million Foreign Visitors in First Half of 2025
Japan recorded 21.5 million foreign visitors in first half of 2025, breaking previous record of 17.78 million in 2024.
Fairmont Enters Japan Market With Tokyo Property
Fairmont Tokyo celebrated its grand opening as the brand's first Japan property, occupying the upper floors of the Blue Front Shibaura tower.
Hyatt to Sell Playa’s Real Estate Portfolio
Hyatt sells $2B Playa resort portfolio to Tortuga, partly backed by private equity firm KSL. Plus: Goldman exits $100m Greek project.
Canadian Hotel Performance Soars as Global Brands Expand Presence
Canada hotels gain 5.3% RevPAR in May; multiple hotel deals, acquisitions, renovations & new openings across North America and Europe.
Mint House Announces Expansion Into Washington, D.C
Mint House announced its expansion into Washington, D.C., with the grand opening of its newest property, and other hotel development news.
Exclusive Resorts Takes Controlling Interest in Onefinestay
Exclusive Resorts reached a strategic agreement with Accor to take a significant minority stake in the French hotel giant’s OneFineStay luxury vacation rental brand.