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OYO said they have recorded a 20% year-over-year rise in summer bookings in India, driven by family travel, religious tourism, and strong demand during long weekends. 

Minor Hotels added four new hotel brands. Goldman Sachs buys a Seoul hotel. Kasumigaseki will list on the stock market in Japan.

Hilton reached 1,000 luxury and lifestyle hotels globally with recent openings in Paris, Cape Town, Dallas, Osaka, and Costa Rica, planning 150-plus more in 2025.

The hotel industry shows mixed signals as some AAHOA members see slowing construction, while CoStar reports a sharp decline in international arrivals.

Thailand postpones casino bill debate amid opposition, while major hotel groups including IHG, Accor, and BWH expand across India.

The DJIA fell another 12 points, but Nasdaq rallied 151 while the S&P 500 rose 21 points, and the 10-year treasury yield was down .09 to 4.16%. Lodging stocks were mixed with relief finally from the…

Seven new Marriott properties will open in Indonesia this year in Bali, Jakarta, Surabaya, Bekasi, Pontianak, and the Riau Islands.

Accor joins hotel groups across Asia in expanding their portfolios in Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, India, and Japan.

Indonesia is actively targeting Indian tourists with new flights, marketing campaigns, and visa-free entry to boost arrivals in 2025.

Asset World Corp partnered with Melia Hotels International to open the 234-room Melia Pattaya Hotel as part of a 30 million baht investment in Pattaya, featuring eco-friendly development, job creation, and luxury amenities.