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Asia-Pacific
Marriott Rebrands 7 HMI Hotels in Japan
Marriott International and HMI Hotel Group are rebranding seven HMI properties across five major Japanese cities to align with global hospitality trends. -
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. -
Asia-Pacific
Gaming in Thailand Wouldn’t Bring Immediate Benefits to Hotels
Maybank Securities forecasts significant revenue potential for Thai gambling complexes, but warns of initial profitability challenges and limited tourism industry benefits. -
Asia-Pacific
Hyatt’s Pipeline is 40% in China
Hyatt aims to expand its presence in China’s economy and midscale hotel segments, leveraging local partnerships and focusing on second and third-tier cities. -
Asia-Pacific
Philippines Begins 2024 With a 23% Tourism Bump
The Philippines Dept. of Tourism reported that from January to March 4 this year, over 1.23 million international travelers visited. -
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. -
Asia-Pacific
Jumeirah Group CEO Will Depart
Katerina Giannouka has left Jumeirah Group, one year into her time as CEO. Thomas Meier, CEOO, will serve as Interim CEO again. -
Asia-Pacific
Thailand Struggles to Articulate Its Gaming Strategy
A 60 member House committee in Thailand that is tasked with considering the possibility of developing Thailand’s first legal casinos continues to have trouble completing the task at hand. -
Asia-Pacific
Hilton Reports 42% Uptick in Asia-Pacific RevPar for Latest Quarter
Hilton reported a solid earnings report yesterday and said full year APAC RevPAR was up 587% versus 2022. It also said Beijing, Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur were standout markets for them. -
Asia-Pacific
Seibu Prince Is Creating a New Membership Program and Unifying Its Brand
Seibu Prince Hotels will offer a consolidated membership program and unify its brand identity under a single brand.