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IHG Hotels and Resorts is expanding aggressively in Vietnam and India, aiming to significantly grow its luxury, premium, and midscale hotel portfolios across key destinations.

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.

Singapore's hotel market is thriving with high-end travelers and strong occupancy, while Hong Kong is focusing on budget-conscious visitors as its luxury sector struggles to recover.

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

Thai hotels are seeking compensation from the German Embassy and the Tourism and Sports Ministry for losses due to the collapse of German tour company FTI Group.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts achieved record growth in Asia Pacific in the first half of 2024, signing over 120 hotels and opening 74 new ones, with an 8% year-on-year net room growth.

Nearly 3,000 new hotel rooms are under construction in Macau, with seven more projects planned, while neighboring Hengqin offers cheaper accommodation alternatives.

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.

Hilton announced the signing of 11 new properties in Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam, including the debut of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton 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.