Sri Lanka

aerial view of a seaside resort
Asia-Pacific

Hilton Plans 150 Luxury Hotels in Asia Pacific

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.
Alan Woinski | 2 weeks ago
Asia-Pacific

Two New Casino Resorts Planned for Manila

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.
Alan Woinski | 2 months ago
Asia-Pacific

Sri Lankan Billionaire Plans Two Luxury Hotels by 2025

Sri Lankan billionaire Dhammika Perera plans to open two luxury hotels, a JW Marriott in Negombo and a Ritz-Carlton in Mirissa, by the end of 2025 after delays due to economic downturn.
Alan Woinski | 2 months ago
Asia-Pacific

Hilton Promises Increased China Investment

Hilton will increase investment in China, continuing rapid expansion as their fastest-growing international market with 671 hotels and a strong pipeline of new properties.
Alan Woinski | 3 months ago
Lit hotel sign for a Hilton Garden Inn
Asia-Pacific

Hilton Garden Inn to Expand in China

Hilton plans to open around two dozen new Hilton Garden Inn hotels in China over the next year, including locations in Beijing, Nanjing, Chengdu, Chengde, and Jinan.
Alan Woinski | 3 months ago
Aerial view of a four-story hotel surrounded by green trees
Asia-Pacific

Banyan Group to Open Kyoto Hotel in Q3 2024

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto, opening Q3 2024, will be Banyan Tree's first Japan hotel, featuring 52 guestrooms, a spa, and two dining options.
Alan Woinski | 3 months ago
Asia-Pacific

ITC Shareholders Okay Hotel Spin-Off

ITC shareholders approved the company's plan to spin off its hotel business, retaining a 40% stake, with overwhelming support from minority shareholders.
Alan Woinski | 3 months ago
Bangkok streets at night with neon signs.
Asia-Pacific

Thailand Struggles to Articulate Its Gaming Strategy

A 60 member House committee in Thailand that is tasked with considering the possibility of developing Thailand’s first legal casinos continues to have trouble completing the task at hand.
Alan Woinski | 7 months ago
Interior of a hotel room
Asia-Pacific

Sri Lanka Steals Tourism Share From Maldives

The tensions with the Maldives have Indian tourists diverting to other coastal tourist destinations and Sri Lanka is already reaping the benefits, surpassing Maldives in the number of tourists for the first time.
Alan Woinski | 7 months ago