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Kimpton Naluria Kuala Lumpur will debut by end of 2025. The hotel industry sees major renovations with Hyatt Regency Austin's $150M upgrade and a Barbados luxury relaunch.

Hilton announces partnership with Delhi International Airport Limited to open Waldorf Astoria and Hilton Hotels at GMR Aerocity.

The Crest Collection expands globally with new properties like Le Clef Bangkok and first Saudi Arabia location in 2028.

Fliggy forecasts strong Dragon Boat Festival travel rebound while Accor transforms Shanghai's Peace Hotel into Raffles.

Tanah Gajah in Bali is one of four properties unveiled by Puri Hadiprana under the new Hadiprana Hospitality brand.

Thailand's hotel investment market is poised for continued growth in 2025, following a report of record-breaking THB 22.3 billion in transactions for 2024.

Asian tourism rebounds strongly in 2025, with Japan welcoming 10.5M visitors in Q1 and Bali surpassing pre-pandemic arrivals.

The Singapore Tourism Board is shifting its tourism focus to value over volume as part of its Tourism 2040 roadmap.

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

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.