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Japan recorded 21.5 million foreign visitors in first half of 2025, breaking previous record of 17.78 million in 2024.

Hilton announces partnership with Delhi International Airport Limited to open Waldorf Astoria and Hilton Hotels at GMR Aerocity.

Minor International plans to expand in the U.S. with an Anantara hotel by early next year, driven by The White Lotus' success, which has boosted bookings at its Thai resorts.

Indian Hotels Company announced a new Tajhotel in Ayodhya, set to open in 2026 with 300 rooms, luxury villas, extensive amenities, and event space, expanding IHCL’s footprint in Uttar Pradesh to 31 hotels.

OYO plans to add 500 hotels in key religious hubs across India this year, focusing on high-quality accommodations for pilgrims and visitors.

Japan’s booming tourism, driven by a weak yen and rising demand, has pushed hotel costs so high that even business travelers are priced out, prompting shifts to alternatives like Airbnb and further tax hikes in places like Kyoto.

Tokyo Tatemono and The Ascott Limited will launch SEN/KA TOKYO, marking The Crest Collection's debut in Japan in 2029, while CapitaLand's strategic investments in Japanese hospitality signal robust growth opportunities.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts will open their first luxury hotel in India next year in Udaipur, while expanding their presence in the country with more hotel openings and strategic alliances.

Sri Lankan billionaire Dhammika Perera plans to open two luxury hotels, a JW Marriott in Negombo and a Ritz-Carlton in Mirissa, by the end of 2025 after delays due to economic downturn.

Six Senses Kyoto, the brand's first urban hotel in Japan, has opened in Kyoto's Higashiyama district, featuring 81 rooms and suites, a spa with unique treatments, and diverse dining options.