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IHG Hotels and Resorts is expanding in India with the Holiday Inn Resort Dharamshala opening in 2027 and the InterContinental Kodaikanal Resort debuting in 2028, featuring luxury amenities and strategic leisure offerings.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the largest U.S.-based hotel company in China, has signed nearly 600 franchise agreements and opened almost 300 hotels in China over five years.

Hilton and Juniper Hotels are expanding their presence in Bengaluru with new hotel acquisitions and developments, offering upscale accommodations and extensive amenities in key city locations.

Hyatt has launched Alila Shanghai in the Jing'an area, marking the first Urban Alila Resort-style hotel in Greater China, featuring 186 rooms, luxury amenities, and exclusive access to Zhangyuan.

Tycoon Manuel Villar Jr. plans to open his first casino in Manila by 2025, investing $1 billion in two integrated casino resorts, with the first located at Vista Mall Global South in Las Pinas and the second in the Villar City development.

Marriott International and HMI Hotel Group are rebranding seven HMI properties across five major Japanese cities to align with global hospitality trends.

Accor has opened the world's largest Mercure hotel in Singapore, featuring extensive amenities and a prime location between Chinatown and the CBD.

Accor announced a share repurchase agreement was reached to buy back a block of seven million of its own shares as part of the €400 million share buyback program of Accor for 2024.

79% of markets showed growth in Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) compared to 2019, with countries like the United Arab Emirates, South Korea, and Singapore leading. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is set to open over 10 new hotels in Malaysia, and BWH Hotels announced a new upscale hotel in Vietnam, indicating significant growth and investment in the Asian hospitality market. Chinese airlines are canceling flights to Thailand amidst decreasing traveler numbers, despite visa waivers. Meanwhile, the Philippines surpassed its target for international visitor arrivals, with South Korea being the top source market.

Vietnam's condotel market remains sluggish with excess inventory, unlikely to recover before 2025. Grand Ho Tram Strip casino resort introduces Ixora Ho Tram Fusion luxury residences to boost sales. Guangdong , China experiences high visa applications for Macau and Hong Kong due to increased tourism.