Pattaya

China's hotel industry saw mixed performance during the Spring Festival, with some cities thriving despite an overall RevPAR decline, while Japan stood out among overseas destinations.

India's organized hotel industry is set to exceed 3 million rooms by 2029, driven by religious tourism, rising incomes, infrastructure projects, and major airport developments.

December 2024 saw strong RevPAR growth across Asia Pacific, with Vietnam, Japan, Thailand, and India leading the region, signaling a positive trend for 2025.

In 2024, Thai luxury hotels experienced significant year-on-year increases in average daily rates and occupancy across key tourist cities.

Asset World Corp partnered with Melia Hotels International to open the 234-room Melia Pattaya Hotel as part of a 30 million baht investment in Pattaya, featuring eco-friendly development, job creation, and luxury amenities.

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.

Hilton plans to double its mid-market hotel presence in Asia Pacific, aiming for over 1,000 properties by expanding its Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton brands.

Accor Greater China announced a dual-branded project on Banping Island in Wenzhou, featuring the debut of Peppers Edge and an MGallery luxury resort, both opening in late 2027.

Hyatt Hotels launched Caption by Hyatt Zhongshan Park Shanghai, its new lifestyle brand in the Asia Pacific, and opened Hyatt Centric Zhongshan Park Shanghai, the first full-service Hyatt Centric hotel in downtown Shanghai.

Thailand's Prime Minister proposes a six-nation visa to enhance regional tourism, potentially extending visa validity to 90 days, with a target of 80 million foreign tourist arrivals by 2027.