Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur’s hotel pipeline features multiple new luxury developments—led by The Langham, Waldorf Astoria, Kimpton, and Conrad—that will add nearly 2,000 rooms in the coming years.

OYO has acquired G6 Hospitality from Blackstone and will focus on growing and enhancing the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands through technology integration, property upgrades, and expanded distribution, while maintaining existing agreements and leadership changes.

Tokyo Tatemono and The Ascott Limited will launch SEN/KA TOKYO, marking The Crest Collection's debut in Japan in 2029, while CapitaLand's strategic investments in Japanese hospitality signal robust growth opportunities.

Singapore hotels maintain high occupancy rates despite rising costs, smaller room sizes, and surging prices, with future growth expected to slow due to limited new supply.

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.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has acquired Standard International's brands, expanding its asset-light portfolio in Asia with upcoming properties such as The Standard, Singapore, and The StandardX in Bangkok Phra Arthit, along with Standard Residences under development in Phuket and Hua Hin.

The Indian hospitality industry is experiencing strong investment growth in greenfield hotel developments, particularly in tier 2 and 3 cities, with investments rebounding to pre-Covid levels and expected to surge further in 2024.

EIH Ltd plans to build new hotels in Pune and London, while facing a legal family dispute over the company.

Krungthai Bank's research unit predicts Thailand's hotel industry to surpass pre-Covid levels this year, driven by strong domestic tourism growth, despite international arrivals still lagging behind 2019 figures.

Japan set a new monthly record of 3.29 million foreign visitors in July, driven by the weak yen and summer holidays.