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More than 62% of Thai operators surveyed expect long-haul guests to decline by more than 10% in Q2 2026. Plus, more hotel deal and development news from APAC.

Accor opened its 800th hotel in China and plans to add 800 more in five to six years, focusing on midscale and premium brands. 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.

Companies like Centara Hotels & Resorts are reporting forward bookings, particularly from Europe, as showing signs of hesitation with travelers either postponing trips or seeking closer-to-home alternatives. Plus, hotel development news.

New Zealand drew 1.79 million holiday arrivals in 2025, up 12% from 2024 but still about 9% below 2019 pre-pandemic levels. Plus, Marriott expands in China and other hotel deal and development news.

The Ascott Limited announced its Citadines hotels portfolio has surpassed 200 hotels with plans to open another 20 under the upper-midscale brand by the end of 2026. The launches include Citadines on the Pier Hobart in Australia, Citadines…

Fliggy forecasts strong Dragon Boat Festival travel rebound while Accor transforms Shanghai's Peace Hotel into Raffles.

Riyaz partners with Jin Jiang Hotels to expand five brands across Southeast Asia, signing first management agreement for Metropolo in Luang Prabang, Laos.

Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano highlighted the company's strong growth in India, emphasizing local decision-making, expansion into smaller cities, increased female employment, and reducing bureaucratic and travel barriers to boost international tourism.

China's hotel construction pipeline reached 3,853 projects with 703,312 rooms in Q3 2024, showing steady growth, with significant openings forecast for 2025 and 2026.