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Choice Hotels International is expanding in China, announcing a distribution and franchise agreement with SSAW Hotels & Resorts Group.

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.

Tokyo Tatemono and The Ascott Limited will launch SEN/KA TOKYO, marking The Crest Collection's debut in Japan in 2029, while CapitaLand's strategic investments in Japanese hospitality signal robust growth opportunities.

IHG Hotels and Resorts is expanding aggressively in Vietnam and India, aiming to significantly grow its luxury, premium, and midscale hotel portfolios across key destinations.

Japan set a new monthly record of 3.29 million foreign visitors in July, driven by the weak yen and summer holidays.

Luxury hotels in Bangladesh are facing a nearly 90% drop in guests and significant financial losses due to unrest, curfews, and travel warnings, with near-zero bookings reported for late July and August.

Accor has opened its 700th hotel in China, the Sofitel Shanghai North Bund, coinciding with the Sofitel brand's sixtieth anniversary and the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism.

Marriott International expands its presence in Seoul while luxury brands like Aman Group, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, and IHG Hotels & Resorts are also entering the South Korean market.

Accor plans to expand its Indian portfolio by introducing 30 new hotels, adding 5,500 rooms over the next 3-5 years, and is set to open luxury hotels including Sofitel Jaipur Jawahar Circle and Raffles Jaipur.

India's hospitality sector in 2023 saw a record investment of $401 million, marking a near fourfold increase from 2022, with robust growth in hotel transactions, signings, and openings, particularly in tier-two cities, and an optimistic revenue growth forecast for FY2025 driven by spiritual tourism.