Marriott International Delivers Record-Setting Expansion in Greater China Region in 2025
The company signed over 200 deals adding 36,000 rooms to its pipeline, with select service brands growing 40% year-over-year.
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China’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Sees Record-High Brand Conversion Activity, Upscale and Upper Midscale Chain Scales Drive Growth at Q4 Close
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.
IHCL Signs Framework Agreement for 7 New Ginger Hotels, Adding 1,000 Keys
The partnership with Rajdarbar Group targets high-growth north Indian markets including Jaipur, Agra, and pilgrimage destinations.
Marriott International Signs Multi-Property Agreement with Masterise Group, Accelerating Expansion in Vietnam
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 Vignette Collection Reaches 10 Open Hotels in Greater China
IHG's luxury lifestyle brand now operates across major Chinese cities, focusing on converting existing properties while preserving their character.
Absolute Hotel Services Announces Management Agreement for U Phu Quoc, a 5-star Beachfront Resort Set to Open in 2029
The 200-room beachfront resort in Phu Quoc's Special Economic Zone marks U Hotels & Resorts' expansion into Vietnam's growing island tourism market.
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives Joins the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) Portfolio
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 Hotels & Resorts Highlights Hotel Openings in the First Half of 2026 in Greater China
IHG will open multiple hotels across Greater China in H1 2026, targeting diverse city tiers with culturally-integrated designs for varied travel occasions.
From design to operations, connecting the full hotel lifecycle
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 Hotels & Resorts to scale India presence to over 400 open and in development hotels within five years
IHG plans to triple its India hotel count from 130 to over 400 properties within five years, adding Vignette Collection brand in 2026.
Japanese Brand MIMARU to Offer Sumitomo Corporation’s “Any Wear, Anywhere” Clothing-Sharing Service for Inbound Family Travelers
The three-month trial launches January 2026, targeting families who struggle with packing seasonal clothing and oversized luggage for Japan trips.
Lemon Tree Hotels Announces Strategic Reorganization and Investment from Warburg Pincus in Fleur Hotels to Unlock Long-Term Shareholder Value
Warburg Pincus will invest up to ₹960 crore in Fleur while acquiring APG's 41% stake, creating separate asset-light and ownership platforms.
Unscripted by Hyatt Brand Debuts Globally with Wink Joining World of Hyatt
Six operating Wink properties converted to Unscripted by Hyatt, expanding Hyatt's Vietnam portfolio from four to ten hotels with 2,000+ rooms.
Banyan Group Unveils New Residential Brand: Bellaguna
The new Bellaguna brand targets international homeowners seeking year-round residences with hotel-level management and optional rental income.
Strategic Hotel Asset Management in Thailand Hospitality
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.
Repositioning for Value: The Strategic Role of Hotel Turnarounds in Thailand
Post-pandemic Thailand faces 83,000+ rooms in Bangkok alone with 751 more keys opening by 2025, driving strategic repositioning over organic recovery.
Register Now for HOTEL & SHOP PLUS 2026 in Shanghai
The Shanghai expo will feature 2,200+ exhibitors across five halls, with new sustainability and smart retail zones plus 80+ industry forums.
Hampton by Hilton Set for India Expansion with First Five Hotel Signings in Partnership with NILE Hospitality
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 Commemorates 50 Years in Greater China, Unveils its Next-Generation Brand Evolution
Holiday Inn launches its next-generation design centered on "connection" with over 250 hotels now open and in pipeline across Greater China.
Aahaasa Collection Debuts in Sri Lanka: a New Circuit of Soulful Boutique Sanctuaries - Transformative Odysseys Shaped by Landscape, Culture, and Emotion
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.