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Thai Luxury Hotel Rates Rose 5% Last Year

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

IHCL Signs 300-Room Taj in Ayodhya

Indian Hotels Company announced a new Tajhotel in Ayodhya, set to open in 2026 with 300 rooms, luxury villas, extensive amenities, and event space, expanding IHCL’s footprint in Uttar Pradesh to 31 hotels.
Asia-Pacific

Asset World Partners With Melia in Thailand

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.
Asia-Pacific

Japan's Tourism Boom Is Pushing Rates Higher

Japan’s booming tourism, driven by a weak yen and rising demand, has pushed hotel costs so high that even business travelers are priced out, prompting shifts to alternatives like Airbnb and further tax hikes in places like Kyoto.
Asia-Pacific

Asia Pacific Tourist Arrivals Trail 15% Below 2019

JLL's new Hotel Operators Investment Survey highlights Asia Pacific's uneven hotel recovery, with disparities in regional growth, labor challenges, rising costs, and a positive 2025 outlook driven by MICE demand despite lingering tourist shortfalls.
Asia-Pacific

Banyan Group's 100th Property Will Be in Singapore

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.
Asia-Pacific

China's Hotel Pipeline at Q3 2024

China's hotel construction pipeline reached 3,853 projects with 703,312 rooms in Q3 2024, showing steady growth, with significant openings forecast for 2025 and 2026.
Asia-Pacific

Asia-Pacific Hotel Pipeline Hits a Record High

Hotel construction in the Asia-Pacific region (excluding China) reached record highs in Q3 2024, with India, Vietnam, and Thailand leading the market, and a robust forecast for new openings through 2026.
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.
Asia-Pacific

Hilton Sets APAC Target of 1,000 Properties

Hilton plans to double its focused service presence in Asia Pacific by expanding its mid-market hotel portfolio to over 1,000 properties, with ongoing regionalized brand initiatives and franchising expansion in key markets.