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Australia Marks Record Inbound and Outbound Tourism Growth

Australians are traveling in record numbers in 2024, with significant growth in both outbound and inbound tourism, particularly between Indonesia, Japan, and China.

Alan Woinski | 1 month ago

Asia-Pacific

Hyatt Opens Its First Urban Alila Resort in China

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.

Alan Woinski | 2 months ago

Asia-Pacific

Amex Reports on Thai Travel Plans for 2024

The majority of Thais plan to travel more this year, favoring bucket list trips and domestic destinations like Chiang Mai and Phuket, with Japan as the top international choice.

Alan Woinski | 4 months ago

Asia-Pacific

Thailand Projects 50 Million Visitors by 2028

Thailand is expected to reach pre-pandemic tourism levels of 40 million arrivals this year and potentially 50 million by 2028, contingent on avoiding global or local crises – not to mention whether or not they add casinos.

Alan Woinski | 4 months ago

Asia-Pacific

Hyatt in Talks to Buy Standard International 

While The Standard International gets ready to open its first StandardX property, it's also in advanced stages as a takeover target by Hyatt.

Alan Woinski | 4 months ago

Asia-Pacific

Vietnam Int’l Visitor Arrivals Grow 58% in First Half of 2024

International visitor arrivals to Vietnam increased by 58.4% to over 8.8 million in the first half of 2024, with South Korea being the largest source market.

Alan Woinski | 5 months ago

Asia-Pacific

ITC Shareholders Okay Hotel Spin-Off

ITC shareholders approved the company's plan to spin off its hotel business, retaining a 40% stake, with overwhelming support from minority shareholders.

Alan Woinski | 6 months ago

Asia-Pacific

Luxury Hotel Brands Flood Into Seoul

Marriott International expands its presence in Seoul while luxury brands like Aman Group, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, and IHG Hotels & Resorts are also entering the South Korean market.

Alan Woinski | 7 months ago

Asia-Pacific

Oberoi to Double Its Hotel Room Count by 2030

Oberoi Group plans to open 50 new hotels by 2030, doubling the number of rooms under management.

Alan Woinski | 8 months ago

Asia-Pacific

Thailand’s Real Estate Outlook

Thailand’s commercial real estate industry is poised to perform strongly in 2024, driven by the ongoing recovery in the country’s tourism market, growing manufacturing sectors, and flight to quality and flight to green movements into prime assets across core sectors.

Alan Woinski | 9 months ago