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The Ascott Group
Press Release
July 21, 2021

Ascott Achieves Over 40% Y-O-Y Unit Growth Globally Boosted By Record Signings In Vietnam

CapitaLand’s wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has secured over 8,300 units across more than 30 properties in the first seven months of 2021, achieving over 40% year-on-year (y-o-y) growth compared to the same period in 2020. This builds on Ascott’s fourth consecutive year of record growth despite COVID-19, delivering approximately 20% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) since 2017. At S$20–25 million of fees to be earned for every 10,000 stabilised serviced residence units, fee income contribution is expected to increase as units in the pipeline turn operational. To date, Ascott has more than 128,000 units globally and is on track to achieve its target of 160,000 units by 2023. Ascott’s expansion will further consolidate its position as one of the leading international lodging owner-operators worldwide.

The Ascott Group
The Ascott Limited
Vietnam
Marriott International, Inc.
Press Release
June 28, 2021

Marriott International Opens 70th Property in Japan

Marriott International today celebrates another milestone in Japan with the opening of the company’s 70th property in the country, Aloft Osaka Dojima. With this opening, Marriott International continues its solid growth in Japan as the hotel chain with the most brand offerings. The company has 70 properties across 18 brands in 21 prefectures including major cities such as Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, as well as other lesser known gems like Tochigi, Gifu and Wakayama. With a pipeline of over 30 additional hotels, including three hotels expected to open later this year, the portfolio is poised for continued growth in Japan.

Marriott
Marriott
Japan
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
Press Release
June 21, 2021

IHG Hotels & Resorts Announces Triple Thailand Signing With Long-Standing Partner Asset World Corporation

Three Bangkok and Pattaya properties boost strategic agreement to jointly develop more than 1,200 rooms IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, is proud to announce the signing of three hotels in Thailand with long-standing partner Asset World Corporation (AWC), the country’s leading integrated lifestyle real-estate group.

IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG
Thailand
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)
Press Release
June 9, 2021

IHCL Announces The Signing Of A 775-Room Hotel At Bengaluru Airport

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), South Asia’s largest hospitality company, announced the signing of an agreement with Bengaluru Airport City Limited (BACL) for a 775-room hotel at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR Airport). The hotel will be a combination of a 450-room Vivanta and a 325-room Ginger hotel. This will be a management contract with BACL to operate another hotel at BLR Airport where IHCL already operates Taj Bangalore.

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)
IHCL
Bangalore, India
Lodging Econometrics
Press Release
June 2, 2021

China's Hotel Construction Pipeline Ends Q1 2021 with 3,440 Projects/656,828 Rooms

According to the latest China Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), China's total hotel construction pipeline stands at 3,440 projects/656,828 rooms at the end of Q1‘21, down 3% by projects and up 2% by rooms year-over-year (YOY). While project counts may be down YOY, the total number of rooms in China’s Construction Pipeline reached a cyclical peak this quarter and is the highest it’s been in over twelve years.The lodging industry in China is steadily working towards recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lodging Econometrics
Lodging Econometrics
China
Absolute Hotel Services
Press Release
June 1, 2021

Absolute Hotel Services Expands Its Portfolio In The Indian Market With Eastin Residences & U Hotels And Resorts

Absolute Hotel Services India has announced the signing of Management Agreements with Valia Hospitality And Realty Private Limited for two of its brands and has added to its portfolio, Eastin Residences Suryamal and U Resort & Spa Suryamal. With this sign up Absolute Hotel Services will offer the district its first International hotel, resort brand.

Absolute Hotel Services
Absolute Hotel Services (AHS)
India
Frasers Hospitality PTE Ltd
Press Release
May 26, 2021

Frasers Hospitality Forges Ahead With Expansion In China

Building on the successful launch of Fraser Residence Chengdu in mid-2020, Frasers Hospitality, a member of Frasers Property Group, is set to continue on its steady growth course in China in key Chinese gateway cities.

Frasers Hospitality PTE Ltd
Frasers Hospitality
China
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Press Release
May 18, 2021

$700 Million Hotel Investment To Kick-Start Melbourne Tourism Revival

A new era of hotels opening in Melbourne will drive the revival of city tourism prior to the re-opening of international travel, predicts Simon McGrath, Chief Executive Officer Accor Pacific, Australia’s largest hotel operator.

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Accor
Australia
Hilton Worldwide Family/group
Press Release
May 4, 2021

Hilton Announces Multiple Luxury Signings In China

Leading global hospitality company Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and Shimao Group Holdings Ltd. (Shimao) today announced the signing of a landmark agreement to launch four luxury hotels in China: Waldorf Astoria Shenzhen, Conrad Shanghai, Conrad Wuhan and Conrad Zhuhai. When they open, the hotels will mark the entry of Hilton's iconic luxury brands, Waldorf Astoria and Conrad, in the four cities, while Conrad Shanghai takes the spotlight as the largest Conrad hotel in Asia to open, with more than 700 rooms.

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Hilton
China
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
Press Release
April 15, 2021

IHG Hotels & Resorts Signs Biggest Japan Conversion Deal In More Than A Decade

IHG Hotels & Resorts and Iwate Hotel & Resort Co., Ltd. today announce the signing of an agreement to open or refurbish three hotels in Japan's Appi region and badge them under world-class IHG brands in December 2021.

IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG
Japan
Oakwood logo
Press Release
April 14, 2021

Oakwood to Open Four Properties in China This Year

Oakwood has unveiled plans to open four new properties in China by December 2021, with more signings expected in the coming months.

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Oakwood
China
Cross Hotels & Resorts
Press Release
April 1, 2021

Cross Hotels & Resorts Debuts In Japan With 7-Hotel Deal

In a landmark development for Asia's hospitality sector, Cross Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce it has expanded its regional footprint with entry into the Japanese market in a master franchise agreement with AB Accommo Company Limited. The company anticipates a rewarding future initially with seven properties with a total of 844 keys within four years stretching across Okinawa in the far south to Hokkaido.

Cross Hotels & Resorts
Cross Hotels & Resorts
Japan
Centara Hotels & Resorts / Central Hospitality International (CHi)
Press Release
April 1, 2021

Centara Announces More Hotel Re-Openings In April To Meet Surge In Domestic Travel Demand

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel operator, moves ahead with three more hotel re-openings in April 2021 in resort destinations across Thailand in response to increased domestic travel demands during the extended long holiday over Songkran.

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Centara
Thailand
Hilton Worldwide Family/group
Press Release
March 23, 2021

Hilton Sets Sights On Growth In Thailand

Leading global hospitality company Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced its commitment to convert up to 2,000 rooms in 24 months in Thailand, with a focus on its full service brands Hilton Hotels & Resorts and DoubleTree by Hilton, as well as focused service brand Hilton Garden Inn.

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Hilton
Thailand
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Global Hyatt Corporation
Press Release
March 12, 2021

Asset World Corporation And Hyatt Sign Framework Agreement To Develop Hotels In Thailand

Asset World Corporation (AWC), Thailand's leading integrated lifestyle real estate group and Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H), today announced their affiliates have signed a Framework Agreement for the development and management of new hotels under various Hyatt brands in locations across Thailand.

Global Hyatt Corporation
Hyatt
Thailand
Utopia Corporation
Press Release
March 10, 2021

A New Icon Is Born: Utopia Corporation Creates Phuket’s Most Luxurious Lifestyle And Leisure Destination

Utopia Corporation, Phuket's leading property developer, is no stranger to pioneering prestigious real estate projects; this innovative company has successfully introduced the island's first themed condos and residences and recently unveiled plans to launch a luxury boutique hotel in partnership with Tonino Lamborghini, the legendary Italian designer label.

Utopia Corporation
Utopia Corporation
Thailand
Marriott International, Inc.
Press Release
March 10, 2021

Marriott to Open Six Fairfield Hotels in Japan This Year

Marriott is set to significantly expand its portfolio of properties in Japan, with the opening of three new Fairfield hotels this month, and a further three by the end of summer 2021.

Marriott
Marriott
Japan
Swiss-Belhotel International Limited
Press Release
March 5, 2021

Swiss-Belhotel International Continues Development in Indonesia

Swiss-Belhotel International, currently has a portfolio of 75 operating hotels in Indonesia and continues its success with seven new properties scheduled to be launched by 2023. With the latest additions to the global hospitality chain's portfolio, the Group's footprint will grow to an incredible 82-property presence in the country.

Swiss-Belhotel International Limited
Swiss-Belhotel
Indonesia
accorhotels2017
Press Release
March 5, 2021

Accor expands its presence in South Korea

South East Asia accounts for 12% of the Accor network worldwide, with nearly 385 hotels and 88,000 rooms. This figure is sure to grow in the future, given that the region boasts 190 hotels in its pipeline. Among them, Mercure Ambassador Jeju, ibis Styles Ambassador Incheon Airport, Mercure Ambassador Pyeongtaek, and Mercure Ambassador Mokpo will open in the next 5 years in South Korea.

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Accor
Korea, Republic of
Lodging Econometrics
Press Release
March 1, 2021

China's Hotel Construction Pipeline Ends 2020 with 3,375 projects/639,811 rooms

According to the latest China Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), China's total hotel construction pipeline dipped slightly at the end of Q4 '20 to stand at 3,375 projects/639,811 rooms, down 4% by projects and 1% by rooms year-over-year (YOY). This is the second quarter off the peak reached in Q2 '20, where construction pipeline totals stood at 3,574 projects/647,704 rooms.

Lodging Econometrics
Lodging Econometrics
China
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Ongoing geopolitical tensions across the Middle East are having a real commercial impact on hospitality, tourism and leisure businesses worldwide. Uncertainty is now shaping how travellers make decisions — where they go, how far ahead they book, and how confident they feel about travel at all.Airspace restrictions and rising operating costs have dampened visitor demand in some regions, while destinations seen as safer alternatives — particularly in Southern Europe, Asia and the Americas — are picking up displaced demand, especially at the luxury and ultra-luxury end of the market, notoriously oblivious of geopolitical tensions.Investors and developers are also treading more carefully.

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