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Thailand's hotel investment market is poised for continued growth in 2025, following a report of record-breaking THB 22.3 billion in transactions for 2024.

Industry forecasts suggest India's hotel occupancy will reach 70% this year, with room rates set to to cross the INR 10,000 mark in 2026.

Major hotel chains including Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, and Dusit International are rapidly expanding their presence across Asia Pacific.

YOTEL opened its first Japanese hotel in Tokyo’s Ginza and plans further growth across Asia and the Middle East, while The Standard launched its Singapore property offering stylish rooms, a rooftop pool, and signature dining.

Phuket and Bali are experiencing tourism growth with record hotel rates but face infrastructure challenges and have yet to return to pre-COVID arrival levels.

Colliers Philippines advises local hotel developers to partner with foreign brands to capitalize on tourism growth and airport modernization in the country.

Australians are traveling in record numbers in 2024, with significant growth in both outbound and inbound tourism, particularly between Indonesia, Japan, and China.

Hyatt has launched Alila Shanghai in the Jing'an area, marking the first Urban Alila Resort-style hotel in Greater China, featuring 186 rooms, luxury amenities, and exclusive access to Zhangyuan.

The majority of Thais plan to travel more this year, favoring bucket list trips and domestic destinations like Chiang Mai and Phuket, with Japan as the top international choice.

Thailand is expected to reach pre-pandemic tourism levels of 40 million arrivals this year and potentially 50 million by 2028, contingent on avoiding global or local crises – not to mention whether or not they add casinos.