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Asia-Pacific

IHG Debuts Garner Brand in Thailand

IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding its presence in Thailand by introducing its new brand, Garner, and aiming to double its hotel portfolio in the country.
3 weeks ago
Asia-Pacific

Banyan Tree Debuts in Japan

Banyan Group has launched its first Banyan Tree hotel in Japan, located in Kyoto, and plans further expansion with four additional properties in development.
Alan Woinski | 4 weeks ago
Asia-Pacific

Chinese Hotel Chains Expand into Southeast Asia

Domestic Chinese hotel chains are expanding internationally, with notable investments in Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia, driven by the rising number of Chinese travelers.
Alan Woinski | 2 months ago
Exterior of a high rise hotel with the sun setting behind it.
Asia-Pacific

Doubletree by Hilton Reaches 100 Hotels in Asia Pacific

Hilton's Doubletree by Hilton brand has surpassed 100 properties in the Asia Pacific region, with significant expansions in Indonesia, Japan, India, and China, and plans for nearly 80 more properties to support their goal of exceeding 1,000 hotels in the region next year.
Alan Woinski | 2 months ago
Aerial view of a four-story hotel surrounded by green trees
Asia-Pacific

Banyan Group to Open Kyoto Hotel in Q3 2024

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto, opening Q3 2024, will be Banyan Tree's first Japan hotel, featuring 52 guestrooms, a spa, and two dining options.
Alan Woinski | 3 months ago
Asia-Pacific

ITC Shareholders Okay Hotel Spin-Off

ITC shareholders approved the company's plan to spin off its hotel business, retaining a 40% stake, with overwhelming support from minority shareholders.
Alan Woinski | 3 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
light filled hotel lobby with couches and chairs
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

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.
Alan Woinski | 5 months ago