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Asia-Pacific
Langham’s Three Hotels in Xiamen
Langham Hospitality Group has signed management agreements for three hotels on a single plot. The newly built properties are part of Xiamen Seaworld which is China Merchant Group’s mixed-use development that is perched on the western shore of Xiamen’s main island. -
Asia-Pacific
India’s Hotel Sector to Hit Decade-High for Revenue
The Indian hotel industry is expecting to report a 7-9 percent revenue growth in FY2025 with occupancy likely to be at decade highs. -
Asia-Pacific
Seibu Prince Is Creating a New Membership Program and Unifying Its Brand
Seibu Prince Hotels will offer a consolidated membership program and unify its brand identity under a single brand. -
Asia-Pacific
Vietnam Sets International Tourism Goal at 18 Million
A recent implementation of unilateral visa exemptions for 13 European countries was credited for the strong growth in arrivals from the UK, France, Germany, and Russia in January. -
Asia-Pacific
Indians Cancelled 8,000 Bookings to Maldives
India has now slipped to the fifth position for tourist arrivals into Maldives in January, with just over 13,000 visitors. This is per the latest data from the Maldives tourism industry and is quite different than the commentary last week from the Maldives. -
Asia-Pacific
Indian Hotels Company Signed 32 New Hotels in 2023
In 2023, the Taj brand strengthened its presence in key metro and commercial cities, including Delhi, Cochin, Dhaka, and Bhutan. Vivanta and SeleQtions collectively added 17 hotels while Ginger signed agreements for six new hotels. -
Asia-Pacific
Vietnam’s Hotel Room Supply Is on the Rise
Savills Vietnam predicts a substantial increase in hotel real estate supply in Vietnam, focusing on Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, due to new projects from 2024 to 2026. -
Asia-Pacific
Minor Is Bullish on Thailand
Minor International said they expect foreign tourist arrivals to Thailand to exceed 34 million, ahead of the government’s forecast. -
Asia-Pacific
Banyan Tree Celebrates 30th Birthday With a Rebranding
Banyan Tree Group is celebrating its 30th anniversary with the change in name to Banyan Group. The company said the brand shift reflects the group’s evolution into a dynamic, multi-brand hospitality powerhouse. -
Asia-Pacific
The Peninsula’s Parent Company Seeks a New CEO
The Philippine Department of Tourism achieved over 5 million international visitors in 2023, nearing pre-pandemic levels, with a focus on their National Tourism Development Plan 2023-2028. China’s tourism rebound is driven by domestic demand, though sustainability into the next year is uncertain. The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels announced executive changes effective 2024, with a formal search for a new CEO.