Pan Pacific Hotels & Resorts

Beckons, KSL's new luxury hospitality brand, has officially launched, uniting the Baillie Lodges and Tierra Hotels portfolios. Plus more hotel news.

Hilton's Q4 beat expectations with $757M in buybacks as the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel unveiled its $180M+ renovation in Hawaii Island. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

China tells its citizens that Japan is unsafe to visit. Plus, hotel deal and development news from Asia Pacific.

Kerzner International announced Atlantis the Royal, Maldives. Plus, APAC development data, and more hotel deal news.

Australia welcomed 3.3 million holiday trips in the June quarter, 10% below Covid levels. Plus, more hotel and development news.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has acquired Standard International's brands, expanding its asset-light portfolio in Asia with upcoming properties such as The Standard, Singapore, and The StandardX in Bangkok Phra Arthit, along with Standard Residences under development in Phuket and Hua Hin.

Hilton plans to significantly expand its luxury hotel portfolio in Asia Pacific, aiming to surpass 150 properties by partnering with Small Luxury Hotels of the World and introducing new luxury brands to the market.

Thailand is expected to reach pre-pandemic tourism levels of 40 million arrivals this year and potentially 50 million by 2028, contingent on avoiding global or local crises – not to mention whether or not they add casinos.

Radisson Hotel Group plans to open a new hotel in India every 20 days, aiming for widespread presence including religious destinations, with 180 hotels and 13,700 rooms in operation and in the pipeline.

The Royal Thai Government is granting temporary tourist visa exemptions to Chinese and Kazakhstani passport holders from September 25, 2023, to February 29, 2024, to boost tourism revenue. Macao expects a high number of visitors during the upcoming Golden Week, with hotels projected to have near-full occupancy due to the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day Holiday. Galaxy Macau has opened Andaz Macau, the largest Andaz hotel in the Hyatt brand's portfolio, featuring 700 rooms, artworks, and a direct connection to the Galaxy International Convention Center and Galaxy Arena.