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Dusit Adds Properties in Philippines and Malaysia

Italpinas Development Corp is partnering with Dusit Hotels to open Dusit-branded hotels in Mindanao by 2029, while Dusit also announces the soft opening of its first Malaysian hotel in Melaka on December 7.
Alan Woinski | 4 hours ago
Asia-Pacific

Minor Expands Its Asia Strategy

Minor Hotels Group aims to expand to over 1,000 hotels globally by 2028, focusing on Asia, especially China and India, through an asset-light strategy and franchising.
Alan Woinski | 2 weeks ago
Asia-Pacific

Melbourne Hotels See Lift From Major Concerts

Melbourne's hotel performance in October surged due to concerts by Olivia Rodrigo and Coldplay, the Melbourne Marathon, and Melbourne Fashion Week, with occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR reaching record highs.
Alan Woinski | 3 weeks ago
Asia-Pacific

Oberoi Group Family Drama Continues

The Oberoi family is embroiled in a legal dispute over the hotel company’s board and inheritance, with Anastasia Oberoi challenging her step-siblings over a contested will from 2021.
Alan Woinski | 4 weeks ago
Asia-Pacific

Hilton and Juniper Opening Bengaluru Properties

Hilton and Juniper Hotels are expanding their presence in Bengaluru with new hotel acquisitions and developments, offering upscale accommodations and extensive amenities in key city locations.
Alan Woinski | 1 month ago
Asia-Pacific

Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands Is Getting Even Bigger

Las Vegas Sands increased the Marina Bay Sands expansion budget to US$8 billion for a new fourth tower with its own casino, luxury suites, arena, and more, with construction starting in mid-2025 and opening in 2031.
Alan Woinski | 1 month ago
Asia-Pacific

China’s Golden Week May Exceed Expectations

Golden Week saw a significant boost in tourism in China, with passenger trips and travel orders surpassing pre-pandemic levels, reflecting growing confidence in the economy.
Alan Woinski | 2 months ago
Asia-Pacific

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 | 2 months ago
Asia-Pacific

China Pipeline Strength Is at the Higher End

The majority of projects are concentrated in the upper midscale and upscale segments, which account for 69% of the projects and 65% of the rooms in the pipeline. This focus on mid-to-high-end properties suggests a market shift toward catering to more affluent travelers.
Alan Woinski | 4 months ago