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Asia-Pacific
Marriott Points to Its South Asia Development Pipeline
Marriott International said they signed 28 deals in South Asia in 2023 and so far in 2024, adding over 4,500 rooms to its development pipeline. -
Asia-Pacific
Jumeirah Group CEO Will Depart
Katerina Giannouka has left Jumeirah Group, one year into her time as CEO. Thomas Meier, CEOO, will serve as Interim CEO again. -
Asia-Pacific
Data on the Return of Chinese Outbound Travelers
Chinese travelers flocked to tourist hotspots across Asia over the Lunar New Year break, with visitor numbers and spending in destinations including Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia exceeding pre-Covid levels. -
Asia-Pacific
Radisson Expanding in Cambodia and India
Radisson signed a deal to expand in Cambodia and announced even larger growth on its own across India. -
Asia-Pacific
Thailand Struggles to Articulate Its Gaming Strategy
A 60 member House committee in Thailand that is tasked with considering the possibility of developing Thailand’s first legal casinos continues to have trouble completing the task at hand. -
Asia-Pacific
Sri Lanka Steals Tourism Share From Maldives
The tensions with the Maldives have Indian tourists diverting to other coastal tourist destinations and Sri Lanka is already reaping the benefits, surpassing Maldives in the number of tourists for the first time. -
Asia-Pacific
Hilton Reports 42% Uptick in Asia-Pacific RevPar for Latest Quarter
Hilton reported a solid earnings report yesterday and said full year APAC RevPAR was up 587% versus 2022. It also said Beijing, Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur were standout markets for them. -
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
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
Oyo Said to Seek $400 Million Fundraise
Khazanah Nasional Berhad, the sovereign wealth fund of Malaysia, is in discussions to lead a $400 million funding round for OYO Hotels & Homes Pvt.