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Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports delays tourist fee until 2026, citing external uncertainties and tourism demand assessment.

Hilton has retained its position as the world’s most valuable hotel brand for the 10th consecutive year, according to the latest report by Brand Finance.

Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano highlighted the company's strong growth in India, emphasizing local decision-making, expansion into smaller cities, increased female employment, and reducing bureaucratic and travel barriers to boost international tourism.

India's organized hotel industry is set to exceed 3 million rooms by 2029, driven by religious tourism, rising incomes, infrastructure projects, and major airport developments.

December 2024 saw strong RevPAR growth across Asia Pacific, with Vietnam, Japan, Thailand, and India leading the region, signaling a positive trend for 2025.

Indian Hotels Company announced a new Tajhotel in Ayodhya, set to open in 2026 with 300 rooms, luxury villas, extensive amenities, and event space, expanding IHCL’s footprint in Uttar Pradesh to 31 hotels.

Minor Hotels plans to exceed 850 properties by 2027, expanding globally with nearly 300 new hotels, a more balanced portfolio, and a focus on key markets like North America, North Asia, and India.

Japan’s booming tourism, driven by a weak yen and rising demand, has pushed hotel costs so high that even business travelers are priced out, prompting shifts to alternatives like Airbnb and further tax hikes in places like Kyoto.

Hotel Okura Co. Ltd. and Asset World Corporation have signed a new management agreement to open two Okura-branded hotels in Thailand by 2028, expanding Hotel Okura’s Thai portfolio to seven properties.

Investor concerns over Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) have shaken India's hotel and airline stocks, despite strong growth forecasts for the hospitality sector driven by surging demand and increasing supply.