Wyndham Partners With Ovolo Group for Five-Property Deal
Wyndham and Ovolo said five Ovolo hotels across Australia and Hong Kong will become Wyndham franchises. Plus, more hotel deals and development news.
Asia-Pacific
Chinese Hotel Operators Expand Footprint in Hong Kong
Here's a roundup of hotel deals and development in Asia Pacific for July 29th, 2025.
Hyatt Opens First JdV by Hyatt Property in Southeast Asia
Singapore's Resorts World Sentosa will open The Laurus, a 183 all-suite hotel tied up with Marriott International. Plus more hotel deals and development news.
Ennismore Signs Deal To Bring Mama Shelter Brand To Bangkok
Ennismore signed a deal with Thailand’s Platinum Group to introduce the Mama Shelter brand to Bangkok around 2029. Plus, more hotel development news.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thailand Withdraws Casino Bill in Further Delay
Thailand's cabinet has moved forward with withdrawing the draft bill for casinos and entertainment complexes. And more hotel development news.