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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.

EIH Ltd plans to build new hotels in Pune and London, while facing a legal family dispute over the company.

Marriott International opened its 50th property in Malaysia, the Penang Marriott Complex, featuring three hotels, while announcing plans to shift six Samhi Hotels in India to managed operations by October 2024.

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.

Alliance Global Corp plans to spend nearly $170 million this year, mainly on upgrading facilities at Newport World Resorts and developing Westside City.

Tycoon Manuel Villar Jr. plans to open his first casino in Manila by 2025, investing $1 billion in two integrated casino resorts, with the first located at Vista Mall Global South in Las Pinas and the second in the Villar City development.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya. They reached an agreement with Tokyu Land Corporation earlier in the month for the 126-room hotel which includes 18 suites.

China hotel RevPAR increased by 30.7% YoY but was down by -6.8% compared to 2019. South Korea aims to attract 1.5 million Chinese tourists, lifting group visit bans with incentives. H World Group refines strategy for post-pandemic tourism in China, focusing on quality growth and lower-tier cities.

CoStar and STR analysis reveal Australia's hotel market normalization as leisure demand plateaus and corporate business strengthens. Occupancy and ADR figures show progress compared to last year but remain slightly below 2019 levels. Choice Hotels APAC reports positive Q2 results in Australia and New Zealand, adding new deals and Ascend Hotel Collection locations. Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya opens, featuring music-themed rooms; DoubleDragon Corp starts construction on its first overseas hotel in Hokkaido, Japan. Macau experiences impressive hotel occupancy rebound in July; IOI Properties partners with Marriott for a new hotel in Singapore's Marina View property; juSTa Rudra Resort & Spa to open in India; The Greenwood Hotels and Resorts Group invests in Northeast India expansion; The Roxy Impiana Hotel prepares for opening in Kuching, Malaysia.

China hotel RevPAR up 40.6% YoY, surpassing decline from a year ago. Philippines reaches 3 million international visitor arrivals, tourism receipts increase by 502%. Accor's partnership with Sunmei Group plans to open over 400 Movenpick by Accor hotels in China.