Chain Hotels Gain Ground Across China
In China, chain hotel room inventory grew by 760,000 units or 11% year-on-year in 2025. Plus, hotel deal and development news.
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Sun Group and Marriott Sign Major Deal in Vietnam; Capstone and Marsden Merge
Sun Group and Marriott plan 10 new hotels in Vietnam, bringing W and Moxy brands to the country for the first time. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Hilton, Marriott and IHG Sign Hotels Across Asia-Pacific
Hilton, Marriott and IHG sign hotels across Asia-Pacific, including Marriott's debut of The Luxury Collection in Cambodia and Laos. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
JW Marriott to Open First Tokyo Property in October
The JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo will open its doors on October 2nd in the Takanawa Gateway City development. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Vietnam Posts 30% Tourism Growth, Leads Asia-Pacific Region
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...
India's Hotel Occupancy to Reach 70% This Year
Industry forecasts suggest India's hotel occupancy will reach 70% this year, with room rates set to to cross the INR 10,000 mark in 2026.
Marriott Points to Its South Asia Development Pipeline
Marriott International said they signed 28 deals in South Asia in 2023 and so far in 2024, adding over 4,500 rooms to its development pipeline.
Hotel Revenue Is Growing in Asia and Latin America
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.
Outbound Chinese Travel Preferences Shift to Singapore, Europe and South Korea
Chinese tourists are showing decreased interest in Japan and Thailand, partly due to Japan's Fukushima wastewater release and negative perceptions from movies about Thailand. Consequently, Singapore, Europe, South Korea, Malaysia, and Australia have become more popular destinations.
M Social opens its first hotel in Suzhou, China, and Indian Hotels Company plans to expand its Ginger brand across India. Other developments include the opening of the Ramada Encore by Wyndham in Amritsar, India, and new properties in Goa and Hong Kong under different brands.
Sun Siyam Pasikudah in Sri Lanka reopens after renovations, and Berjaya Land Bhd secures a loan for developing the Four Seasons Resort in Okinawa, Japan.
Thailand Gets Hotels by Melia and Accor
Hotel RevPAR in China increased by 41.5% for the week, compared to a year ago.
New hotel openings include InterContinental Shenzhen WECC in China, Novotel Rayong Star Convention Centre in Thailand , and INNSiDE by Melia hotel in Bangkok .
NH Collection brand will debut in the Maldives with NH Collection Maldives Havodda Resort , and Mondrian Singapore Duxton has opened in Singapore's Chinatown.