Leading ladies: The women heading the biggest family-led hotels in Asia
From Shangri-La to Rosewood, scions of prominent families are making their mark in the hospitality world
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Tata backs Indian Hotels growth
Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata group, where Indian Hotels is the group's key tourism business, is to launch a new hotel investment platform
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Singapore’s billionaire Kwek Leng Beng to expand CDL’s hotel count to 500 globally
Singaporean billionaire Kwek Leng Beng plans to expand his company City Developments Ltd’s hotel portfolio to 500 globally in the coming years as the recent boardroom feud cools.
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After registering record hotel transaction volumes in 2024, Japan’s hospitality market is on track for another stellar year. Last year saw deals reach US$2.9 billion in the first half of 2024, climbing to around US$7.7 billion by year end – 20…
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What Bangkok street vendors can teach the hospitality industry
Bangkok street vendors exemplify true hospitality through instinctive service, efficiency, and warmth—offering invaluable lessons to the hospitality industry on guest recognition, inclusivity, and human connection beyond luxury standards…
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The Gulf investors who are shaping global tourism
From London’s Park Lane to island resorts in the Indian Ocean, Gulf investors are steadily expanding their footprint in some of the world’s most prestigious hospitality assets.
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At the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) 2025 in Saudi Arabia, Jean-Baptiste Recher, the Chief Development Officer (CDO) of Accor, shared insights into the company’s ambitious luxury hotel projects and how they are aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision…
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Radisson Hotels Now Launches Flight Booking Portal in India
Radisson is the latest to offer integrated trip booking services in India, indicating a larger trend - everyone wants to cut the middleman by becoming the middleman.
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Why Asian investors are zeroing in on Europe
The flow of Asian capital into European hotel and living real estate is expected to increase over the coming years, according to industry experts.
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How the youngest Filipino billionaire unleashed S-E Asia’s quiet dragon on Wall Street
As the first Filipino-owned company to list on the world’s second-largest stock exchange Nasdaq, Hotel101 Global may have bumped the Philippines – long lagging regional peers in capital markets activity – up the radar of foreign investors…
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The biggest tech shift in travel isn't AGI — it's real-time translation, says a luxury hotel mogul
Picture yourself in a tiny sake bar on Japan's Noto Peninsula, swapping stories with the chef in flawless, real-time translation.
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Las Vegas Sands Doubles Down On Singapore Bet With $8 Billion Hotel Complex
Las Vegas Sands is doubling down on its bet in Singapore with an $8 billion investment to expand its footprint in one of Asia biggest financial centers to tap into travel boom.
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The Tomb A Machine Can’t Find: When the Golden Key Unlocks What Tech Alone Can’t
“Thank you. I found my friend.” That was the message Sharezal Abdul Wahid received a week after a guest checked out of The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur — accompanied by a photo of the elderly man standing by the grave of a long-lost wartime friend…
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Hong Kong’s leading hotels capitalise on the sparkling tea trend
Two of Hong Kong’s 5-star hotels — The Peninsula and The Royal Garden — have launched own-label sparkling tea brands, developing existing tins to reach new consumers.
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Can Capsule Hotels Fix What India’s Budget Stays Got Wrong?
If you go the Korean way when it comes to beauty, and go à la mode American when you dress up, then why not live like a Japanese when you need to hit the sack for the night or for a few hours? Safety guaranteed, comfort assured, cost won’t burn a…
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The big chains are dominating Asia’s hotel pipeline
Travellers across Asia Pacific will soon find even more familiar hotel brands and loyalty perks, thanks to a dramatic rise in brand expansion by global operators.
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The STR/TE Hotel Market Forecast for May 2025 presents a detailed analysis of the expected performance in the hotel industry across Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. The report highlights modest growth in Europe, stronger performance in the…
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Asia’s Top Hotel Groups and Their Imprints on the Luxury Hospitality Sector
Nothing beats an indulgent and restful getaway where you’re pampered at every turn. Here are the best Asian luxury hotels and hospitality groups that promise to deliver this in spades.
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