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The heirs of Dusit Thani’s founder refused to approve audited 2024 financial statements, delaying auditor appointments and triggering a trading suspension.

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

The first Hilton Garden Inn in the Philippines marks Primeworld’s expansion into the hospitality sector. And more hotel news from around Asia Pacific.

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

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.

Tourism Australia said the country's tourism sector will be worth $220 billion (Australian dollars) to the nation's economy by the decade's end.

Minor International plans to expand in the U.S. with an Anantara hotel by early next year, driven by The White Lotus' success, which has boosted bookings at its Thai resorts.

Starting late 2025, foreign tourists visiting Thailand will pay a 300-baht tax, which includes life and accident insurance.

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.

Visitor arrivals to the Philippines increased in January, with South Korea remaining the top source despite a decline, while Cambodia expects more Chinese tourists in 2025.