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.
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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.
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.
Vietnam Posts 30% Tourism Growth, Leads Asia-Pacific Region
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...
Hotel101 Becomes First Filipino Company to List on Nasdaq
Asian hospitality updates: Macau hotel occupancy rises, new openings in China/Japan, casino developments across region.
Centara Hotels Accelerates Five-Star Expansion Strategy
By expanding its exclusive Centara Grand and Centara Reserve brands, the group is advancing its goal to be a top 100 hotel company worldwide by 2027. And other hotel news.
Vietnam to Get $1.6 Billion Coastal Resort and New Five-Star Hotel
Vingroup Corporation started construction of Lang Van resort at the foot of Hai Van pass (DaNang, Vietnam) with an investment capital reported at about $1.6 billion USD.
Subdued Tone Among Hotel REITs at Nareit Conference
Hotel REIT executives at Nareit showed caution due to transaction market weakness and uncertainty, with Truist citing stock frustration.
India International Visitor Spending Hits Record High
International tourism revenue in India soared to $36.8 billion in 2024, marking a 9% increase above pre-pandemic levels.