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City Development wants to triple in size, rising to 500 properties, mostly under the Millennium brand of hotels and resorts. Plus, more deals and development news.

Japan recorded 21.5 million foreign visitors in first half of 2025, breaking previous record of 17.78 million in 2024.

Vietnam experienced a 30% increase in international tourist arrivals in 1Q25, year-over-year. That puts it sixth globally and first in the APAC region. Plus hotel development news...

Asian hospitality updates: Macau hotel occupancy rises, new openings in China/Japan, casino developments across region.

In the Philippines, Megaworld Corporation announced an agreement with Accor to improve its local hotel operations.

By expanding its exclusive Centara Grand and Centara Reserve brands, the group is advancing its goal to be a top 100 hotel company worldwide by 2027. And other hotel news.

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

Major hotel chains including Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, and Dusit International are rapidly expanding their presence across Asia Pacific.

Thailand’s tourism ministry is maintaining its forecast for foreign tourist arrivals at 38 million for 2025.

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