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Marriott Announces New Properties in Malaysia and India

Marriott International opened its 50th property in Malaysia, the Penang Marriott Complex, featuring three hotels, while announcing plans to shift six Samhi Hotels in India to managed operations by October 2024.

Alan Woinski | 1 week ago

Asia-Pacific

Hyderabad and Mumbai Lead Indian Hotels' Growth

The Indian hotel industry saw a 4.8% RevPAR growth in 2Q24, with Hyderabad leading the gains, while Mumbai hotels topped in occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR, despite a dip in overall occupancy due to summer vacations and reduced corporate travel.

Alan Woinski | 4 weeks ago

Asia-Pacific

Asia-Pacific’s Record Hotel Pipeline – Minus China

India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, and Japan lead this quarter’s hotel construction pipeline in the APEC region. China doesn’t make an appearance.

Alan Woinski | 1 month 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 | 2 months ago

Asia-Pacific

Manila's Newport World Resorts to Get $170 Million Upgrade

Alliance Global Corp plans to spend nearly $170 million this year, mainly on upgrading facilities at Newport World Resorts and developing Westside City.

Alan Woinski | 2 months ago

Asia-Pacific

One of the Worst Hotel Ideas in Macau Ever

Alongside a relatively strong projected occupancy rate this summer, one of Macau’s most notable hotel failures has reopened its doors despite bankruptcy.

Alan Woinski | 2 months ago

Asia-Pacific

Hilton Promises Increased China Investment

Hilton will increase investment in China, continuing rapid expansion as their fastest-growing international market with 671 hotels and a strong pipeline of new properties.

Alan Woinski | 3 months ago

Asia-Pacific

Hilton Garden Inn to Expand in China

Hilton plans to open around two dozen new Hilton Garden Inn hotels in China over the next year, including locations in Beijing, Nanjing, Chengdu, Chengde, and Jinan.

Alan Woinski | 3 months ago

Asia-Pacific

Banyan Group to Open Kyoto Hotel in Q3 2024

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto, opening Q3 2024, will be Banyan Tree's first Japan hotel, featuring 52 guestrooms, a spa, and two dining options.

Alan Woinski | 3 months ago

Asia-Pacific

Japan's RevPAR Impresses Despite Yen Depreciation

Japan's hotel business has seen impressive RevPAR growth over the past 15 months due to a late post-pandemic reopening, high inflation, international demand, and a depreciating yen – all despite minimal return of Chinese travelers.

Alan Woinski | 4 months ago