Bengaluru

Hilton plans to double its Indian presence, bringing Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, and LXR brands while DoubleTree remains its largest footprint.

Marriott expands with Sydney Parramatta hotel, converts The Farm at San Benito into Philippines' first Autograph Collection resort.

Industry watchers expect Hong Kong to see at least single-digit growth in the number of mainland tourists over the five-day Labour Day Golden Week.

Singapore's GIC is investing $88 million for 35% stakes in three SAMHI Hotels units to develop upscale hotels across India.

In Indonesia, hotel occupancy rates in several regions have plunged to as low as 20% as the budget cuts have stripped away a vital source of income for hotels.

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

India's organized hotel industry is set to exceed 3 million rooms by 2029, driven by religious tourism, rising incomes, infrastructure projects, and major airport developments.

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

Singapore is on track to exceed pre-pandemic tourism spending in 2024 and expects up to 18.5 million visitors generating over S$30 billion in receipts by 2025.

In 2024, Thai luxury hotels experienced significant year-on-year increases in average daily rates and occupancy across key tourist cities.