OYO Reports 20% Rise in India Summer Bookings
OYO said they have recorded a 20% year-over-year rise in summer bookings in India, driven by family travel, religious tourism, and strong demand during long weekends.
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IHCL Combines Mumbai Opening with Pune Hotel Signing
Indian Hotels Company announced the opening of Vivanta Thane, LBS Road, marking the brand’s debut near Mumbai. Plus other hotel deal and development news.
Hyatt Opens First JdV by Hyatt Property in Southeast Asia
Singapore's Resorts World Sentosa will open The Laurus, a 183 all-suite hotel tied up with Marriott International. Plus more hotel deals and development news.
Ennismore Signs Deal To Bring Mama Shelter Brand To Bangkok
Ennismore signed a deal with Thailand’s Platinum Group to introduce the Mama Shelter brand to Bangkok around 2029. Plus, more hotel development news.
Japan Records 21.5 Million Foreign Visitors in First Half of 2025
Japan recorded 21.5 million foreign visitors in first half of 2025, breaking previous record of 17.78 million in 2024.
Minor Hotels Unveils 4 New Brands in Global Expansion Push
Minor Hotels added four new hotel brands. Goldman Sachs buys a Seoul hotel. Kasumigaseki will list on the stock market in Japan.
Thailand Tourism Revenue Holds as Visitor Mix Shifts
High-spending tourists are helping support Thailand's tourism revenue. Plus hotel development news from Asia Pacific.
Fairmont Enters Japan Market With Tokyo Property
Fairmont Tokyo celebrated its grand opening as the brand's first Japan property, occupying the upper floors of the Blue Front Shibaura tower.
Hyatt Plans 90 Asia Pacific Hotels Over 5 Years
Asia hotels report: India down 20% because of spring jitters. Across APAC, Hyatt, Hilton, and IHG expand with 90+ properties.
North Korea Opens Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone
North Korea tourism is a topic again. China hotel RevPAR down 7.7% YoY. Thailand faces more tourist cancellations. Macau hotel sold. And more hotel news.