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Fairmont Tokyo celebrated its grand opening as the brand's first Japan property, occupying the upper floors of the Blue Front Shibaura tower.

Asia hotels report: India down 20% because of spring jitters. Across APAC, Hyatt, Hilton, and IHG expand with 90+ properties.

Neil Jacobs is stepping down as CEO of Six Senses. After 13 years in the role, he is setting out on a new adventure. Plus, APAC hotel development news.

Asian hospitality updates: Macau hotel occupancy rises, new openings in China/Japan, casino developments across region.

North Korea tourism is a topic again. China hotel RevPAR down 7.7% YoY. Thailand faces more tourist cancellations. Macau hotel sold. And more hotel news.

In the Philippines, Megaworld Corporation announced an agreement with Accor to improve its local hotel operations.

Vingroup Corporation started construction of Lang Van resort at the foot of Hai Van pass (DaNang, Vietnam) with an investment capital reported at about $1.6 billion USD.

The 100th property in China is the Days Inn by Wyndham Shantou Jinping. Plsu, more hotel development news.

Hotel REIT executives at Nareit showed caution due to transaction market weakness and uncertainty, with Truist citing stock frustration.

International tourism revenue in India soared to $36.8 billion in 2024, marking a 9% increase above pre-pandemic levels.