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Asia-Pacific

Hilton Plans Asia Pacific Expansion

Hilton plans to double its mid-market hotel presence in Asia Pacific, aiming for over 1,000 properties by expanding its Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton brands.
Asia-Pacific

China Pipeline Strength Is at the Higher End

The majority of projects are concentrated in the upper midscale and upscale segments, which account for 69% of the projects and 65% of the rooms in the pipeline. This focus on mid-to-high-end properties suggests a market shift toward catering to more affluent travelers.
Asia-Pacific

Melbourne Hotel Supply Grew 21% Since 2019

Melbourne has experienced a 21% increase in hotel rooms since 2019, with 22 new hotels and a rise in occupancy rates, making it the top city in Australia for interstate overnight trips.
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.
Asia-Pacific

Accor Opens Its 700th Hotel in China

Accor has opened its 700th hotel in China, the Sofitel Shanghai North Bund, coinciding with the Sofitel brand's sixtieth anniversary and the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism.
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.
Asia-Pacific

KKR and Marriott Do a 14-Hotel Deal in Japan

KKR and Marriott International announced their entry into Japan's midscale hospitality market, with the conversion of 14 acquired Unizo hotels into Four Points Express by Sheraton, marking Marriott's midscale debut in Asia Pacific.
Asia-Pacific

Hyatt Introduces New Hotels in China

Hyatt Hotels launched Caption by Hyatt Zhongshan Park Shanghai, its new lifestyle brand in the Asia Pacific, and opened Hyatt Centric Zhongshan Park Shanghai, the first full-service Hyatt Centric hotel in downtown Shanghai.
Asia-Pacific

Thailand Is Considering Casinos

Thailand's legislature is considering legalizing casino resorts, anticipating a potential increase of US$12 billion in tourism revenue.