Indonesia

Seven new Marriott properties will open in Indonesia this year in Bali, Jakarta, Surabaya, Bekasi, Pontianak, and the Riau Islands.

Ayala Land Inc. plans to invest over $500 million in expanding its hotel portfolio to 8,000 rooms by 2030, focusing on new developments, international partnerships, and upgrading existing properties.

BWH Hotels is expanding in India with 21 new properties, targeting secondary markets, aiming for 100 hotels in five to seven years, and introducing its Aiden brand in Amritsar.

Indonesia is actively targeting Indian tourists with new flights, marketing campaigns, and visa-free entry to boost arrivals in 2025.

Hotel investment in the Asia Pacific region is rising, with Japan, Singapore, and Australia leading interest, while investors shift focus to upscale segments and await interest rate clarity.

Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC secured priority rights to acquire three South Korean hotels from DL Group for $413 million.

December 2024 saw strong RevPAR growth across Asia Pacific, with Vietnam, Japan, Thailand, and India leading the region, signaling a positive trend for 2025.

Sri Lanka aims to attract three million tourists in 2024, with new hotel developments and significant growth in Indian visitors leading the way.

Thailand welcomed over 35 million tourists in 2024 with record-high occupancy rates, and aims for even more arrivals and revenue in 2025.

Minor Hotels Group aims to expand to over 1,000 hotels globally by 2028, focusing on Asia, especially China and India, through an asset-light strategy and franchising.