Asia Pacific Sees a Slowdown in Hotel Openings
Tribe Hotels from Accor has opened its first property in Phuket, Thailand, with the launch of Tribe Phuket Patong. And more hospitality development news.
Alan Woinski
Alan is the founder of the Daily Lodging Report, now owned by Skift, and remains editor. He also founded the Gaming Industry Daily Report and Gaming Industry Weekly Report which remains under the ownership of Gaming USA Corporation, owned by Alan and his wife Kim. Alan and Kim recently moved from Bergen County, NJ to Southwest, Florida and are loving the SWFL lifestyle. Both Alan and Kim recently became grandparents for the first time to a beautiful baby girl.
Ace Hotel Brand Is Close to Being Sold
Bloomberg reported that Japan’s Seibu Holdings is close to signing a deal to acquire the eight-property Ace hotel brand. Will it sell for about $85 million? Read about that and other hotel development deals and news.
Thailand Delays Tourist Fee Implementation Until 2026
Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports delays tourist fee until 2026, citing external uncertainties and tourism demand assessment.
Timeshare Occupancy Rates Surged in 2024
Scandic Hotels will manage Dalata's hotels in the UK and Ireland, expanding the group outside of Scandinavia. And more hotel deal and development news.
Japan Records 21.5 Million Foreign Visitors in First Half of 2025
Japan recorded 21.5 million foreign visitors in first half of 2025, breaking previous record of 17.78 million in 2024.
U.S. Hotel Construction Volume Falls to 20-Quarter Low
CoStar said the volume of US hotel rooms under construction decreased year over year for a sixth consecutive month, down by almost 12%.
Hilton Reaches 500 Open Hotels in Florida
Hilton surpasses 500 open hotels across Florida. Minor Hotels debuts four brands. A couple of dual-brand hotels open. And more hotel development news.
Minor Hotels Unveils 4 New Brands in Global Expansion Push
Minor Hotels added four new hotel brands. Goldman Sachs buys a Seoul hotel. Kasumigaseki will list on the stock market in Japan.
Hilton Is Again the World’s Most Valuable Hotel Brand
Hilton has retained its position as the world’s most valuable hotel brand for the 10th consecutive year, according to the latest report by Brand Finance.
Thailand Tourism Revenue Holds as Visitor Mix Shifts
High-spending tourists are helping support Thailand's tourism revenue. Plus hotel development news from Asia Pacific.