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Hyatt will be bringing its new Wink Unscripted brand to Hanoi. Plus, more hotel deal news.

Kyoto, Japan’s accommodation tax has increased. Plus, hotel deal and development news in APAC.

Hotel occupancy may reach 65.2% in 2025, up 3.7% from last year, with 34 large-scale events booked for the year.

The Ascott Limited announced its Citadines hotels portfolio has surpassed 200 hotels with plans to open another 20 under the upper-midscale brand by the end of 2026. The launches include Citadines on the Pier Hobart in Australia, Citadines…

Sultan of Brunei reportedly bids $2 billion for Pierre Hotel, threatening IHCL's Taj brand management contract. Plus other hotel deal and development news.

Boutique Corporation Public Company Limited has secured a position as one of only three third-party operators under Accor in Thailand. Plus more hotel deal and development news items.

Radisson Hotel Group’s CEO, Federico Gonzalez, discusses expansion plans in India (saying his group ranks second in India in terms of number of hotels). Plus, BWH Group expands in APAC, and more hotel news.

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.