Kyoto

Yotel announced the appointment of Phil Andreopoulos as CEO. And more hotel and development news.

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.

Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports delays tourist fee until 2026, citing external uncertainties and tourism demand assessment.

Asia hotels report: India down 20% because of spring jitters. Across APAC, Hyatt, Hilton, and IHG expand with 90+ properties.

New Unscripted by Hyatt brand focuses on collection-style approach as company expands select service offerings.

Asian tourism rebounds strongly in 2025, with Japan welcoming 10.5M visitors in Q1 and Bali surpassing pre-pandemic arrivals.

Asian hospitality sector experiences mixed performance with China hotel RevPAR declining, while MGM debuts new brand MGM Reserve and Minor International, Four Seasons, and OYO-parent Oravel Stays announce expansion plans.

Japan’s booming tourism, driven by a weak yen and rising demand, has pushed hotel costs so high that even business travelers are priced out, prompting shifts to alternatives like Airbnb and further tax hikes in places like Kyoto.

Kyoto plans to introduce Japan's highest accommodation tax—up to 10,000 yen per night—by 2026 to curb overtourism and potentially double its annual revenue.

Banyan Group is expanding globally with its 100th resort debuting in Singapore, new openings in Tanzania and the Dominican Republic, and record multi-brand growth across Asia, including highlights in Japan.