China's Q4 2025 pipeline totals 3,608 projects with brand conversions hitting record highs, while upscale and upper midscale segments drive 64% of development activity.
The partnership with Rajdarbar Group targets high-growth north Indian markets including Jaipur, Agra, and pilgrimage destinations.
Marriott International, Inc. announces a landmark signed agreement with Masterise Group to open four hotels, with one branded residence, in Vietnam, adding close to 1,900 keys to the group's nationwide portfolio and introducing Marriott’s industry-leading luxury, premium, and select hotel brands to cities across Vietnam’s key urban, economic and leisure destinations.
IHG's luxury lifestyle brand now operates across major Chinese cities, focusing on converting existing properties while preserving their character.
The 200-room beachfront resort in Phu Quoc's Special Economic Zone marks U Hotels & Resorts' expansion into Vietnam's growing island tourism market.
The five-star private island resort joins GHA's network of 950+ hotels, giving 34 million loyalty members access to its luxury villas and facilities.
IHG will open multiple hotels across Greater China in H1 2026, targeting diverse city tiers with culturally-integrated designs for varied travel occasions.
Hotel & Shop Plus 2026 will feature 80+ exhibitors showcasing building materials, smart hotel tech, and design solutions for the full hotel lifecycle at Shanghai's New International Expo Centre March 31-April 3.
IHG plans to triple its India hotel count from 130 to over 400 properties within five years, adding Vignette Collection brand in 2026.
The three-month trial launches January 2026, targeting families who struggle with packing seasonal clothing and oversized luggage for Japan trips.
Warburg Pincus will invest up to ₹960 crore in Fleur while acquiring APG's 41% stake, creating separate asset-light and ownership platforms.
Six operating Wink properties converted to Unscripted by Hyatt, expanding Hyatt's Vietnam portfolio from four to ten hotels with 2,000+ rooms.
The new Bellaguna brand targets international homeowners seeking year-round residences with hotel-level management and optional rental income.
Thailand's international visitors fell 7.25% year-over-year to 31.9 million through November, with Chinese arrivals down 34% as competition intensifies in Bangkok's 83,000+ key hotel market.
Post-pandemic Thailand faces 83,000+ rooms in Bangkok alone with 751 more keys opening by 2025, driving strategic repositioning over organic recovery.
The Shanghai expo will feature 2,200+ exhibitors across five halls, with new sustainability and smart retail zones plus 80+ industry forums.
Five Hampton by Hilton hotels totaling 350+ keys will open across Amritsar, Vrindavan, Raipur, and Lonavala within two years under a licensing deal with NILE Hospitality.
Holiday Inn launches its next-generation design centered on "connection" with over 250 hotels now open and in pipeline across Greater China.
The family-founded brand operates two properties with a third planned, positioning itself as Sri Lanka's newest luxury boutique collection focused on nature-based experiences.
Marriott International, Inc. announces the global debut of Series by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, with the launch of The Fern Hotels & Resorts, Series by Marriott in India. This new collection brand is designed to celebrate regional character while delivering the trusted consistency of Marriott’s global standards. The first phase of openings includes 26 hotels across key destinations in India, bringing over 1,900 rooms to Marriott’s portfolio and marking a significant milestone in the brand’s global expansion.