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Hilton Targets 100 New Hotels A Year in China

Hilton is rapidly expanding in China, opening its 700th hotel and targeting 100 new hotels annually, with plans to potentially open one every two days.

Alan Woinski | 4 weeks 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 | 1 month ago

Asia-Pacific

Thai Hotels Seek Relief After German Tour Company Collapse

Thai hotels are seeking compensation from the German Embassy and the Tourism and Sports Ministry for losses due to the collapse of German tour company FTI Group.

Alan Woinski | 1 month ago

Asia-Pacific

India Okays ITC Spinning Off Its Hotel Business

The Competition Commission of India approved ITC Ltd's demerger of its hotel business into the newly independent, publicly listed ITC Hotels Ltd, with ITC retaining a 40% stake and 60% distributed to shareholders.

Alan Woinski | 4 months ago

Asia-Pacific

Hotel Franchising Doubles in Southeast Asia

A new report says that hotel franchising is rapidly expanding in Southeast Asia, providing local hotel owners significant growth opportunities despite market challenges.

Alan Woinski | 5 months ago

Asia-Pacific

Six Senses Opens Its First Property in Japan

Six Senses Kyoto, the brand's first urban hotel in Japan, has opened in Kyoto's Higashiyama district, featuring 81 rooms and suites, a spa with unique treatments, and diverse dining options.

Alan Woinski | 5 months ago

Asia-Pacific

Japan Expects Hotel Occupancy Improvement in 2024

Japan's hotel industry experienced significant growth in 2023, achieving top global tourist destination status, with a rebound in foreign visits and high investment despite not reaching 2019 levels.

Alan Woinski | 5 months ago

Asia-Pacific

Maldives Saw Resort Revenue Drop in 2023

The Maldivian tourism sector experienced a significant revenue decline last year, with resort revenue dropping by $529 million and total tourism revenue decreasing from $5.4 billion to $5 billion, attributed partly to a shift towards guesthouses over traditional resorts.

Alan Woinski | 5 months ago

Asia-Pacific

Hyatt Plans 7 New Hotels in India

Hyatt Hotels said they plan to expand their footprint in India by opening seven new hotels and adding 1,115 keys across leisure and city destinations in 2024.

Alan Woinski | 6 months ago

Asia-Pacific

New Four Seasons Properties in Dalian, China and Okinawa, Japan

The all-new Four Seasons Hotel Dalian is the first international luxury brand to open in the Chinese city in the past decade, while the forthcoming property in Okinawa will open in 2027.

Alan Woinski | 7 months ago