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Indonesia is actively targeting Indian tourists with new flights, marketing campaigns, and visa-free entry to boost arrivals in 2025.

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

OYO plans to add 500 hotels in key religious hubs across India this year, focusing on high-quality accommodations for pilgrims and visitors.

Japan’s booming tourism, driven by a weak yen and rising demand, has pushed hotel costs so high that even business travelers are priced out, prompting shifts to alternatives like Airbnb and further tax hikes in places like Kyoto.

Thailand welcomed over 35 million tourists in 2024 with record-high occupancy rates, and aims for even more arrivals and revenue in 2025.

OYO is rapidly expanding in Rajasthan, setting up a back office in Jaipur to support U.S. and European operations, with daily bookings of 1 lakh customers in India and overseas.

Minor Hotels Group aims to expand to over 1,000 hotels globally by 2028, focusing on Asia, especially China and India, through an asset-light strategy and franchising.

Vietnam’s tourism sector saw a 41% year-over-year increase with over 14.1 million international visitors in the first 10 months of 2024, driven largely by air travel and arrivals from Asian markets.

Strong passenger demand, in-person events, and positive industry momentum are driving business travel growth, with global passenger demand up 9.1%, hotel occupancy nearing 70%, and steady travel demand expected through the next quarter.

Hilton plans to significantly expand its luxury hotel portfolio in Asia Pacific, aiming to surpass 150 properties by partnering with Small Luxury Hotels of the World and introducing new luxury brands to the market.