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IHG Hotels & Resorts said the are pursuing an ambitious expansion plan in Greater China that explores popular and emerging destinations. IHG currently has more than 1,000 hotels operating or under the pipeline. This year they will continue to expand their footprint in Greater China, covering more than 200 cities. In their Luxury & Lifestyle brands segment, Regent received a […]

STR reported China RevPAR for the week ending 2/18. China hotel RevPAR rose 62.1% year over year, up against a 14% comp. Versus a similar week in 2019, RevPAR was up 8.8%. Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism announced they have recovered 71% of their tourist numbers since the reopening of their borders. In January, […]

STR said during the seven-day Lunar New Year holiday period, China’s hotel average daily rate surpassed 2019 levels. Occupancy edged closer to the comparable before eventually surpassing it on day seven. Also different from pre-pandemic normal years, many opted for trips to their hometowns as opposed to international travel. Overall 36 of 43 markets in China saw […]

STR reported China hotel RevPAR for the week ended 11/12 was up 17.5% year over year. While that sounds impressive given the surge in Covid cases, when compared with the same week in 2019, pre-pandemic, RevPAR for hotels in China was down -40.5%. Absolute occupancy last week was 51.4% versus absolute occupancy a year ago of 43.4%. China […]

Bloomberg published an article suggesting Fosun International Ltd. is exploring the potential for sales of most of the company’s divisions, seeking capital to repay debt. Bloomberg said the company told advisors its domestic food and beverage business is available for potential investors or buyers, and is considering strategic options for its investment in electric vehicle […]

STR reported China hotel RevPAR for the week ended 11/5 was up 4.4% year over year. When compared to a similar week in 2019, RevPAR was down -44.7% which tells a better story of what is going on there. Year over year, absolute occupancy for this past week was 49.6% while the comp week in 2021 absolute occupancy […]

Macau’s tally of visitors reached 81,798 for the seven days from August 12 to August 18 inclusive, a daily average of about 11,685. That 56% rise from the preceding week also included a single day record since the seven-day quarantine was lifted, over 17,000 visitors on Saturday, August 20. In July, visitor arrivals fell -98.8% year […]

STR said things really improved in China following the belief that the Covid outbreaks were over. Hotel RevPAR for the week ended July 30 in China was up 8.5% year over year while down only -10.3% versus the same week in 2019. We wouldn’t get used to those numbers as once again we have a Zero-Covid fail […]