Malaysia

Bloomberg Intelligence doubts Thailand's 2025 tourism goals, citing a surge in Chinese flight cancellations and increased travel to Japan instead.

Thailand welcomed over 35 million tourists in 2024 with record-high occupancy rates, and aims for even more arrivals and revenue in 2025.

Marriott International is expanding its luxury portfolio with new brand extensions, experiential travel offerings, and over 260 properties in development, solidifying its leadership in high-end hospitality.

Italpinas Development Corp is partnering with Dusit Hotels to open Dusit-branded hotels in Mindanao by 2029, while Dusit also announces the soft opening of its first Malaysian hotel in Melaka on December 7.

Rosewood Hotels is expanding globally in 2025 with new luxury properties in Japan, Mexico, Qatar, Amsterdam, and London, offering luxury accommodations, dining, and wellness experiences.

Hotel construction in the Asia-Pacific region (excluding China) reached record highs in Q3 2024, with India, Vietnam, and Thailand leading the market, and a robust forecast for new openings through 2026.

Thailand aims to invest $2.86 billion to double passenger capacity at six major airports to 246.5 million by 2032 to support tourism growth.

CoStar's STR reports uneven growth across Asia-Pacific markets in 2024, with Japan and Vietnam showing the strongest potential for continued growth.

Hyatt has launched Alila Shanghai in the Jing'an area, marking the first Urban Alila Resort-style hotel in Greater China, featuring 186 rooms, luxury amenities, and exclusive access to Zhangyuan.

Asia's largest Hard Rock Hotel will open in 2027 at Genting Highlands' King's Park, featuring 1,001 rooms and various amenities as part of a larger entertainment and business district project.