Thai hotel groups flock to Maldives as tourism booms
Once regarded as a high-end exclusive destination for couples, the island chain now caters to families and less wealthy tourists.
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Thai hotel groups flock to Maldives as tourism booms
Once regarded as a high-end exclusive destination for couples, the island chain now caters to families and less wealthy tourists.
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2025 Asia Pacific Hotel Investor Intentions Survey
CBRE’s 2025 Asia Pacific Hotel Investor Intentions Survey was conducted in November and December 2024…
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Report: India’s hotel industry to surpass 300,000 rooms by 2029
INDIA’S HOTEL INDUSTRY is set to add more than 100,000 rooms, surpassing the 300,000-mark by 2029, according to Horwath HTL, a hospitality consulting firm. The demand is driven by growing religious tourism, rising prosperity and key infrastructure…
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Gulf’s first casino likely to spur hotel demand in RAK
The Gulf’s first casino, being developed by Las Vegas-based Wynn Resorts in the UAE’s Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), is likely to spur investment in the emirate’s hotel sector through to 2030 to plug an expected shortfall in supply, say developers…
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Who was Margarita Fores? Celebrity chef, 65, found dead in Hong Kong hotel
Celebrity chef Margarita Forés has died at the age of 65, her family confirmed in a post to Instagram on Tuesday.
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Marriott marks record year of growth in APEC
2024 signalled a strong year of growth for Marriott International, particularly in Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC). With a record 109 deals across 11 markets, contributing 21,439 rooms to APEC's development pipeline, Marriott closed the year…
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How Hilton is ‘defying gravity’ in challenging market
Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta sounds off on his optimism for 2025, why his company has more construction starts than any other brand, and why Hilton is also getting disproportionate financing.
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Hotel franchising set to grow in the Middle East and Asia
Hotel franchising is expected to grow in popularity in the Middle East and Asia. In Southeast Asia, the number of hotels operating under franchise agreements has doubled from three percent in 2014 to six percent in 2024, says a report by JLL. While…
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Luxury and hotel stocks are all the rage as tourists flock to Japan
A growing number of companies, including a seller of vintage goods and a budget hotel chain, are poised for a strong 2025 as increased demand from foreign nationals boosts earnings outlooks. Japan welcomed almost 37 million inbound visitors in 2024…
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Trip.com Group sees longer stays and unique destinations for the Lunar New Year
Trip.com Group released its Lunar New Year travel trends report which revolves around the themes of wisdom, intuition, and transformation reflecting the constantly evolving landscape.
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Building a business is not for the faint of heart, and many of those who dare to take the chance share one trait: self-confidence.
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New hotel management company plans to "disrupt the luxury hotel market"
New hotel management company, Luminous Living, Founder, Chris Dickinson has big plans to disrupt the market saying, “we’ve lost touch with the customer”.
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Hotelogix introduces hourly booking feature to help hotels maximize revenue opportunity
Hotelogix, a globally leading cloud-based hospitality technology provider, has introduced hourly booking module to help hotels maximize revenue opportunities while empowering them to offer flexible check-in and check-out times to accommodate their…
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OYO revises check-in policy, unmarried couples no longer allowed
Leading hotel booking platform OYO has introduced a new check-in policy for its partner hotels. According to the new guidelines, effective this year, unmarried couples are no longer allowed to check in…
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Review of 2024: The year in APAC hospitality deals
The appeal of hospitality has driven a surge in transactions across Asia-Pacific in 2024, with JLL forecasting that the region will reach a record $12.2 billion in hotel deals by year end…
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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Tan Hong Kai, senior butler for Marina Bay Sands Hotel. It has been edited for length and clarity.
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India’s Tourism Ministry Receives FHRAI’s Vision for Hospitality Skill Development
The Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), recognized as the world’s third-largest hospitality organization, has submitted its strategic recommendations to the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India…
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Shanghai's Premier Hospitality and Design Event: Hotel & Shop Plus 2025
HOTEL & SHOP PLUS, a leading trade fair for the hospitality industry, is set to kick off on March 31, 2025, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre…
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