Thailand

IHG and Choice were optimistic about the rest of the year, though Choice moderated its outlook. The lodging sector expanded with Kessler Collection and others breaking ground.

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.

Hilton partners with UOL Group to bring the first NoMad hotel to Singapore, opening on Orchard Road in 2027.

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.

Tourism is booming across Asia with hotels reporting high bookings for May Day Golden Week and companies like Ascott Limited expanding their portfolios. Thailand said it would continue its subsidy scheme for domestic tourists during the low season.

The global hotel industry continues to expand, with IHG celebrating its 50th year in China while Mandarin Oriental plans a $100 million renovation in Hong Kong.

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

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

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

Thailand postpones casino bill debate amid opposition, while major hotel groups including IHG, Accor, and BWH expand across India.