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Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports delays tourist fee until 2026, citing external uncertainties and tourism demand assessment.

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 recorded 21.5 million foreign visitors in first half of 2025, breaking previous record of 17.78 million in 2024.

CoStar said the volume of US hotel rooms under construction decreased year over year for a sixth consecutive month, down by almost 12%.

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 added four new hotel brands. Goldman Sachs buys a Seoul hotel. Kasumigaseki will list on the stock market in Japan.

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.

High-spending tourists are helping support Thailand's tourism revenue. Plus hotel development news from Asia Pacific.

Overseas visitor volume to the U.S. in April was up modestly year-over-year. Plus, LVMH sells its only U.S. hotel, and a lot of other hotel development news.

Thailand's cabinet has moved forward with withdrawing the draft bill for casinos and entertainment complexes. And more hotel development news.

Blackstone Group agreed to buy the troubled Sunseeker Resort in Port Charlotte, Florida, for $200 million from Allegiant Travel Company. Plus more hotel development news.

Vietnam experienced a 30% increase in international tourist arrivals in 1Q25, year-over-year. That puts it sixth globally and first in the APAC region. Plus hotel development news...