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Accor, Hilton, and Marriott will operate multiple brands at Sun Group's $2.47 billion Phu Quoc resort complex, adding around 6,500 five-star rooms.

Hotel industry profit per room remains at 90% of 2019 levels despite rising guest spending, due to increased operating costs and wages.

Dallas leads U.S. hotel construction with 193 projects, while Ghoman Hotels plans a $185M JW Marriott conversion in downtown Louisville.

Emirates and Marriott are opening a 40-key Ritz-Carlton Lodge in Australia's Blue Mountains, marking the brand's global debut in mid-2026.

ALIS conference sentiment was cautiously optimistic ahead of World Cup, with JP Morgan noting lack of conviction despite positive tone.

Thailand's deputy PM said a proposed "Disneyland Thailand" project in the Eastern Economic Corridor is feasible and under study as a PPP.

IHG will debut its Ruby Hotels brand in the U.S. with a 412-room property in downtown Chicago, opening in 2027 after renovating the Inn of Chicago.

China warned citizens against Japan travel amid diplomatic tensions, while Archipelago partnered with Tonino Lamborghini for luxury hotels.

Marriott added nearly 100,000 rooms in 2025, while Hilton opened nearly 800 hotels and Hyatt's pipeline grew 7% to a record 148,000 rooms. Plus more news from ALIS.

H World is expanding beyond China into Southeast Asia with its first Hanting Hotel opening in Ho Chi Minh City in December.

Fitch sees neutral 2026 hotel outlook with Europe strong, U.S. mixed, Asia-Pacific weak due to China headwinds affecting Singapore RevPAR.

Thailand's Hotel Association wants a government "war room" to counter Vietnam's rising appeal as Russian tourists shift destinations.