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Singapore’s hotel sector is experiencing steady growth driven by tourism, lifestyle brands, and evolving accommodation trends, though recovery is hampered by low visitor numbers from China.

Starting late 2025, foreign tourists visiting Thailand will pay a 300-baht tax, which includes life and accident insurance.

China's hotel industry saw mixed performance during the Spring Festival, with some cities thriving despite an overall RevPAR decline, while Japan stood out among overseas destinations.

Hotel investment in the Asia Pacific region is rising, with Japan, Singapore, and Australia leading interest, while investors shift focus to upscale segments and await interest rate clarity.

Marriott beat 4Q24 expectations, but its stock fell due to cautious guidance, softer NUG outlook, and lower share repurchases.

India's organized hotel industry is set to exceed 3 million rooms by 2029, driven by religious tourism, rising incomes, infrastructure projects, and major airport developments.

December 2024 saw strong RevPAR growth across Asia Pacific, with Vietnam, Japan, Thailand, and India leading the region, signaling a positive trend for 2025.

Visitor arrivals to the Philippines increased in January, with South Korea remaining the top source despite a decline, while Cambodia expects more Chinese tourists in 2025.

In 2024, Thai luxury hotels experienced significant year-on-year increases in average daily rates and occupancy across key tourist cities.

Despite a single-day post-Covid high, Macau's Golden Week visitor arrivals are down year-over-year, with Mainland China visitation seeing a significant decline.