Centara Hotels & Resorts

The first Hilton Garden Inn in the Philippines marks Primeworld’s expansion into the hospitality sector. And more hotel news from around Asia Pacific.

International visitor arrivals, under PATA's medium scenario, to Asia Pacific are projected to reach 813 million by 2027.

Vietnam surpassed Singapore to become the third-most-visited country in Southeast Asia, with 17.5 million international arrivals in 2024.

Starting late 2025, foreign tourists visiting Thailand will pay a 300-baht tax, which includes life and accident insurance.

December 2024 saw strong RevPAR growth across Asia Pacific, with Vietnam, Japan, Thailand, and India leading the region, signaling a positive trend for 2025.

Centara Hotels & Resorts has rebranded its boutique collection as The Centara Collection, featuring unique, one-of-a-kind properties in Thailand and the Maldives, including the newly renamed Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives.

Hotel Okura Co. Ltd. and Asset World Corporation have signed a new management agreement to open two Okura-branded hotels in Thailand by 2028, expanding Hotel Okura’s Thai portfolio to seven properties.

Rosewood Hotels is expanding globally in 2025 with new luxury properties in Japan, Mexico, Qatar, Amsterdam, and London, offering luxury accommodations, dining, and wellness experiences.

Hilton plans to double its mid-market hotel presence in Asia Pacific, aiming for over 1,000 properties by expanding its Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton brands.

Schloss Bangalore, owner of The Leela hotel chain, has filed for a US$599 million IPO to fund expansion and debt repayment, with Morgan Stanley, BofA Securities, JPMorgan, and Citi managing the issue.