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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 | 3 days ago

Asia-Pacific

Hyderabad and Mumbai Lead Indian Hotels' Growth

The Indian hotel industry saw a 4.8% RevPAR growth in 2Q24, with Hyderabad leading the gains, while Mumbai hotels topped in occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR, despite a dip in overall occupancy due to summer vacations and reduced corporate travel.

Alan Woinski | 4 weeks ago

Asia-Pacific

Asia-Pacific’s Record Hotel Pipeline – Minus China

India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, and Japan lead this quarter’s hotel construction pipeline in the APEC region. China doesn’t make an appearance.

Alan Woinski | 1 month ago

Asia-Pacific

Japan's RevPAR Impresses Despite Yen Depreciation

Japan's hotel business has seen impressive RevPAR growth over the past 15 months due to a late post-pandemic reopening, high inflation, international demand, and a depreciating yen – all despite minimal return of Chinese travelers.

Alan Woinski | 4 months ago

Asia-Pacific

KKR and Marriott Do a 14-Hotel Deal in Japan

KKR and Marriott International announced their entry into Japan's midscale hospitality market, with the conversion of 14 acquired Unizo hotels into Four Points Express by Sheraton, marking Marriott's midscale debut in Asia Pacific.

Alan Woinski | 4 months ago

Asia-Pacific

Marriott Rebrands 7 HMI Hotels in Japan

Marriott International and HMI Hotel Group are rebranding seven HMI properties across five major Japanese cities to align with global hospitality trends.

Alan Woinski | 5 months ago

Asia-Pacific

Taylor Swift Concerts Boost Singapore Hotel Performance

Taylor Swift's concerts in Singapore led to record hotel performance in March, with significant increases in occupancy, average daily rate, and revenue per available room.

Alan Woinski | 5 months ago

Asia-Pacific

Hyatt's Pipeline is 40% in China

Hyatt aims to expand its presence in China's economy and midscale hotel segments, leveraging local partnerships and focusing on second and third-tier cities.

Alan Woinski | 6 months ago

Asia-Pacific

Hyatt Unveils Tokyo Shibuya Hotel

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.

Alan Woinski | 7 months ago

Asia-Pacific

Minor Is Bullish on Thailand

Minor International said they expect foreign tourist arrivals to Thailand to exceed 34 million, ahead of the government’s forecast.

Alan Woinski | 8 months ago