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Japan's hotel business has seen impressive RevPAR growth over the past 15 months due to a late post-pandemic reopening, high inflation, international demand, and a depreciating yen – all despite minimal return of Chinese travelers.

IHG Hotels & Resorts plans to double its presence in India to 100 hotels over the next five years, expanding in key cities and introducing the InterContinental brand in Telangana by 2029.

Seoul plans to develop floating office and hotel buildings with leisure facilities on the Han River by 2030 to enhance the river's potential and attractiveness.

Japan's hotel industry experienced significant growth in 2023, achieving top global tourist destination status, with a rebound in foreign visits and high investment despite not reaching 2019 levels.

Accor has opened the world's largest Mercure hotel in Singapore, featuring extensive amenities and a prime location between Chinatown and the CBD.

In February 2024, major Indian hotel markets experienced near double-digit ADR growth and slightly higher occupancy rates, with notable increases in Hyderabad and Goa despite occupancy dips, and overall performance surpassing February 2019 levels.

Oberoi Group plans to open 50 new hotels by 2030, doubling the number of rooms under management.

Thailand’s commercial real estate industry is poised to perform strongly in 2024, driven by the ongoing recovery in the country’s tourism market, growing manufacturing sectors, and flight to quality and flight to green movements into prime assets across core sectors.

Minor International said they expect foreign tourist arrivals to Thailand to exceed 34 million, ahead of the government’s forecast.

Marriott International had the pleasure of debuting their Moxy Hotels brand in India while also expanding their JW Marriott brand to the city of Surat, Gujarat.