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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.

Investor concerns over Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) have shaken India's hotel and airline stocks, despite strong growth forecasts for the hospitality sector driven by surging demand and increasing supply.

Hotel room rates in India are expected to rise significantly in 2025 due to strong travel demand, limited new supply, and inflationary pressures, with predictions ranging from a 7% to 15% increase across segments.

Australians are traveling internationally at record levels, with Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, China, and South Korea all seeing substantial year-over-year increases in visitor numbers.

Las Vegas Sands increased the Marina Bay Sands expansion budget to US$8 billion for a new fourth tower with its own casino, luxury suites, arena, and more, with construction starting in mid-2025 and opening in 2031.

Schloss Bangalore, owner of The Leela hotel chain, has filed for a US$599 million IPO to fund expansion and debt repayment, with Morgan Stanley, BofA Securities, JPMorgan, and Citi managing the issue.

IHG Hotels & Resorts will open its first hotel in Kashmir, voco Srinagar, in late 2026, featuring 95 rooms, diverse dining, and meting facilities – marking the sixth voco hotel in India.

Malaysian budget hotel owners are raising room rates due to increasing operational costs and taxes, amidst pressures from unlicensed accommodations.

Thailand's Prime Minister proposes a six-nation visa to enhance regional tourism, potentially extending visa validity to 90 days, with a target of 80 million foreign tourist arrivals by 2027.

Cambodia's tourism, rebounding to 82.5% of 2019 levels in 2023, aims to boost Chinese visitation, focusing on initiatives including potential mutual visa-free policies and increased flights.