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Wyndham and Kamah Sign $70M Multi-Hotel Deal

Kamah Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in a $70 million deal to develop four new hotels in Dubai and India, focusing on luxury and wellness hospitality under the Trademark Collection by Wyndham brand.

Alan Woinski | 21 hours ago

Asia-Pacific

Growth Disparity in Asia-Pacific Hotel Markets

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

Alan Woinski | 2 days ago

Asia-Pacific

China Expands Visa-Free Policy to More European Travelers

China has introduced a visa-free policy for citizens of 17 European countries, allowing short stays of up to 15 days to boost tourism and business travel until the end of 2025.

Alan Woinski | 6 days ago

Asia-Pacific

Hyatt Opens Its First Urban Alila Resort in China

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.

Alan Woinski | 2 weeks ago

Asia-Pacific

Philippine Hotel Pipeline Reaches 40,000 Rooms

The 2024 Philippines Accommodation Pipeline Report reveals 158 accommodation projects with 40,084 rooms in development, with Luzon leading, followed by Visayas and Mindanao, which is noted as an underserved market.

Alan Woinski | 3 weeks ago

Asia-Pacific

Indonesia Imposes Bali Hotel Construction Ban

Indonesia has imposed a moratorium on hotel and nightclub construction in Bali to curb overdevelopment and protect the island’s culture and environment.

Alan Woinski | 4 weeks ago

Asia-Pacific

APAC Hotel Management Terms Rise to 17 Years on Average

The Hotel Management Contract Survey 2024 by JLL and Baker McKenzie found that the average term of hotel management agreements in Asia Pacific increased to 17.4 years, with varying durations by market, declining base fees, rising sales and marketing fees, and a growing focus on performance-based incentive fees and termination provisions.

Alan Woinski | 1 month ago

Asia-Pacific

Hilton Plans 150 Luxury Hotels in Asia Pacific

Hilton plans to significantly expand its luxury hotel portfolio in Asia Pacific, aiming to surpass 150 properties by partnering with Small Luxury Hotels of the World and introducing new luxury brands to the market.

Alan Woinski | 1 month ago

Asia-Pacific

PATA’s Tourism Recovery Scenarios for Asia Pacific

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) laid out tourism recovery scenarios for the Asia Pacific, predicting a slow recovery with 2024 arrivals still 31% below 2019 levels, and a range of outcomes for Thailand by 2026.

Alan Woinski | 1 month 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 | 2 months ago