Hilton announced it will make eight new luxury and lifestyle brand debuts in new markets across Asia Pacific this year. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Hyatt Hotels is actively looking at opportunities to introduce its The Standard and UrCove brands in India, including through the help of partners. Plus, more hotel deal news.
CoStar said Phu Quoc's hotel occupancy exceeded 90% in early 2026, closing the gap with Southeast Asian rivals Bali and Phuket. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Goldman Sachs launched a $500 million Japan-focused fund targeting hotels and other assets, with plans to close by the end of March. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Tokyo, Japan, unveiled a plan to overhaul its accommodation tax system, replacing the current flat-rate structure with a percentage-based model. In most cases it will boost what people pay. Plus, more hotel development news.