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Italpinas Development Corp is partnering with Dusit Hotels to open Dusit-branded hotels in Mindanao by 2029, while Dusit also announces the soft opening of its first Malaysian hotel in Melaka on December 7.

Minor International plans to reduce $7 billion in liabilities by launching a real estate investment trust, while expanding its global hospitality portfolio, including new ventures in Japan and Singapore.

China has introduced a visa-free policy for citizens of 17 European countries, allowing short stays of up to 15 days to boost tourism and business travel until the end of 2025.

In May, Indonesia saw a 20.1% year-over-year rise in foreign tourist arrivals to 1.15 million, with hotel occupancy reaching 54%, the highest since December 2023.

InterContinental Hotels Group is challenging Marriott International's attempt to trademark City Express by Marriott, citing potential confusion with its Holiday Inn Express brand.

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

ITC shareholders approved the company's plan to spin off its hotel business, retaining a 40% stake, with overwhelming support from minority shareholders.

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.

China's travel and tourism sector is projected to grow by 150% to $1.48 trillion by the end of 2023 and contribute over $4 trillion to the economy by 2033, with significant job growth. Asset World Public Company Limited partners with IHG to launch the InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping, part of a larger mixed development project in Thailand. NH Hotel brand plans to build a 12-story hotel near Sydney Airport, while Fusion Hotel Group opens HIIVE by Fusion Binh Duong in Vietnam, emphasizing "Workation" tourism.

The Thai Hotels Association (THA) expresses concerns about new regulations that exclude accommodations with up to eight rooms and 30 guests from the hotel business, anticipating a 15% to 20% loss in tourism revenue and increased safety risks. The THA believes these regulations have more disadvantages than benefits, while the Tourism Council of Thailand supports them. Speculation grows regarding the legalization of casino gambling in Thailand within three years, attracting international and regional operators. The text emphasizes the importance of the government's approach to legalization, as it could affect investor interest, citing examples from other countries like Vietnam, South Korea, and Japan. New World Hotels & Resorts, an upper-upscale hotel brand under Rosewood Hotel Group, is actively expanding in Asia. They plan to have 18 operating hotels by the end of the year, with two more opening in 2024. The brand is entering various markets, including Mainland China, Vietnam, and Japan.