PHL, a ‘niche’ hospitality growth market
SMALL but resilient. This was how the Philippines’ publicly listed hospitality companies and travel firms are described in an investment brief, having grown by 63 percent in revenue to US$1.8 billion (P102.96 billion) in the last three years…
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Azerai Founder Adrian Zecha Outlines His Vision for the Boutique Hotel Brand
Adrian Zecha, one of the world’s most respected hoteliers and the founder of Azerai Resorts, recently visited the boutique hotel brand’s two properties in Vietnam ahead of the five-year anniversary of Azerai Ke Ga Bay’s grand opening…
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APEC hotel openings and pipelines hit new highs in 2024
As the region continues its upward trajectory, India, Vietnam, and Indonesia lead the way, setting the stage for further growth in the coming years.
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Revitalizing Vietnam’s hospitality sector: A shift in branding
Vietnam's hospitality industry is undergoing a major transformation with a brand repositioning strategy that emphasizes unique, sustainable, and community-focused experiences.
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Steady growth in Vietnam’s tourism attracts interest from international hotel companies
Tourism in Vietnam has been witnessing steady improvement since the past two years. With its stunning beaches, tropical forests, rice terraces and verdant islets, the South East Asian country has something for everyone…
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Hilton doubles down on Southeast Asia with new signings
Hospitality giant Hilton has announced a significant expansion in Southeast Asia with the signing of 11 new properties across Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia.
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China hotel chain H World begins foray into Thailand
H World Group, a Chinese company operating more than 9,000 hotels at home, will develop markets in Southeast Asia with an eye toward establishing a global chain based on its proprietary platform for reservation and customer management…
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Vietnam’s visitor push, backed up by 140-hotel pipeline
Vietnam’s government is striving to attract more international visitors for lengthier stays, in the wake of at least 140 high end hotels poised to boost the country’s portfolio.
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