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Asia-Pacific

Hilton Opens 100th Garden Inn in China

Hilton has opened its 100th Hilton Garden Inn in Greater China and plans to expand into cities like Shanghai, Tianjin, Chengdu, Suzhou, and tourist destinations such as Zhangjiajie and Huangshan by 2025.
Asia-Pacific

Macau Expects Fewer Visitors for China's Golden Week

China's Golden Week started with 96,671 visitors to Macau on Monday, and despite last year's high numbers, the tourism office predicts a lower daily average of 100,000 arrivals from October 1-7.
Asia-Pacific

Thai Hotel Bookings to Surpass 2019 Levels

Krungthai Bank's research unit predicts Thailand's hotel industry to surpass pre-Covid levels this year, driven by strong domestic tourism growth, despite international arrivals still lagging behind 2019 figures.
Asia-Pacific

APAC Hotel Management Terms Rise to 17 Years on Average

The Hotel Management Contract Survey 2024 by JLL and Baker McKenzie found that the average term of hotel management agreements in Asia Pacific increased to 17.4 years, with varying durations by market, declining base fees, rising sales and marketing fees, and a growing focus on performance-based incentive fees and termination provisions.
Asia-Pacific

Philippines Holds on to 2024 Tourist Targets

The Philippines aims for 7.7 million tourists in 2024 despite challenges, with South Korea as the top source market and a significant increase in visitor receipts this year.
Asia-Pacific

Banyan Tree to Run Singapore Rainforest Resort

The Mandai Rainforest Resort, an eco-friendly resort operated by Banyan Tree and featuring 338 rooms including unique treehouses, is set to open in Singapore in early 2025, following delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
North America

New York City's Changing Supply Dynamics

Following a decade of historic growth, NYC hotel supply is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 1.6% over the next three years.
North America

Margaritaville Announces Plans for New All-Inclusive Resort

Hilton's Curio Collection is set to reach its 150th hotel milestone by the end of 2023, with notable openings in various global locations, including Kenya, Vietnam, Monaco, Australia, and Argentina. Sun Hill Properties announced plans for a new 395-key hotel next to the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City, aimed at accommodating the 2028 Olympics. The Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa in Florida announced the opening of a newly transformed spa and renovated guestrooms and restaurants.