Hilton Plans India Footprint Expansion and Introduces New Brands
Hilton plans to double its Indian presence, bringing Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, and LXR brands while DoubleTree remains its largest footprint.
Australia
Marriott to Manage First Autograph Collection Property in the Philippines
Marriott expands with Sydney Parramatta hotel, converts The Farm at San Benito into Philippines' first Autograph Collection resort.
Hilton to Open a Nomad in Singapore
Hilton partners with UOL Group to bring the first NoMad hotel to Singapore, opening on Orchard Road in 2027.
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.
Hong Kong Hoteliers Watch Golden Week Nervously
Industry watchers expect Hong Kong to see at least single-digit growth in the number of mainland tourists over the five-day Labour Day Golden Week.
Mandarin Oriental Refreshes Hotels in Hong Kong and Bangkok
The global hotel industry continues to expand, with IHG celebrating its 50th year in China while Mandarin Oriental plans a $100 million renovation in Hong Kong.
Japan Has Record Tourism in Early 2025
Asian tourism rebounds strongly in 2025, with Japan welcoming 10.5M visitors in Q1 and Bali surpassing pre-pandemic arrivals.
Vietnam Sees Inbound Visitation Soar in Early 2025
Recent hotel industry updates include new properties, international tourism growth, and executive appointments across Asia-Pacific and India.
Kempinski and BTG Hotels Launch Partnership Growth Plan in China
Kempinski launched a multi-year investment plan to support the growth of the partnership with BTG focusing on expanding in China.
Singapore Sets Tourism Goals for 2040
The Singapore Tourism Board is shifting its tourism focus to value over volume as part of its Tourism 2040 roadmap.