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Hong Kong poised to reclaim its position as a leading global tourism destination
Press Release
April 1

Hong Kong poised to reclaim its position as a leading global tourism destination

WTTC research shows Hong Kong visitor arrivals down 22.9% from 2018 peak, with recommendations to diversify beyond mainland Chinese visitors who comprise 76% of arrivals.

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Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, March 2026
Report
April 1

HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, March 2026

India's hotel sector posted strong March performance with occupancy above 75% and double-digit ADR growth driven by wedding, MICE, and corporate demand.

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By Akash Datta, Dipti Mohan, and Dhwani Gupta
India
HVS Insights: Journeys Through Uncertainty - The Middle East Crisis and Its Impact on India’s Hospitality Sector
Opinion Article
March 26

HVS Insights: Journeys Through Uncertainty - The Middle East Crisis and Its Impact on India’s Hospitality Sector

HVS analysis reveals how Middle East tensions are disrupting global aviation while creating opportunities for India to capture redirected demand and strengthen domestic tourism.

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By Mandeep Lamba, Dipti Mohan, and Dhwani Gupta
India
Cushman & Wakefield
Opinion Article
March 10

Seoul’s Hospitality Market Reaches a Breaking Point as Demand Surges Ahead of Supply

International arrivals hit 18.7 million while pandemic closures created a structural room shortage, pushing luxury hotels toward KRW 1 million ADRs.

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By Tony Min, Head of Hospitality Korea, Cushman & Wakefield
Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Port Douglas, Australia
Opinion Article
March 9

Optimism, investment and­ innovation drive Australia’s accommodation sector

The 2025 Australia Accommodation Barometer surveyed 250 industry executives, revealing 64% rate past performance as good/very good with plans to hire 7.4 employees per property on average.

Todd Lacey
By Todd Lacey, Regional Manager of Oceania, Booking.com
Australia
GlobalData
Press Release
March 6

China cements its position as a leading source travel market, powered by domestic scale and outbound momentum, says GlobalData

GlobalData projects China's domestic trips will reach 4.08 billion by 2029 while outbound departures hit 176.65 million, driven by youth demand and premium experiences.

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China
HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, February 2026
Report
March 3

HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, February 2026

Bengaluru led with 15-17% ARR growth while Chandigarh posted highest occupancy gains of 7-9 percentage points.

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By Dipti Mohan, Dhwani Gupta, and Shivansh Agarwal
India
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Press Release
February 12

Australian Open drove Melbourne hotel room rates to January record

January RevPAR hit AUD196.65, up 8.6% year-over-year, with peak performance on tournament Saturday reaching AUD354.94.

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CoStar
Melbourne, Australia
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Press Release
February 12

Hoshino Resorts Inbound Travel Report 2025: What 1.33M Guest Nights Reveal About Japan’s Next Phase of Tourism

Hoshino Resorts data shows 24% growth in international bookings for 2025, down from 94% in 2024, with Western travelers staying longer and regional destinations gaining popularity.

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Hoshino Resorts
Japan
Hiring Demand and Talent Gaps in India's Hotels
Opinion Article
February 10

Talent, Technology and Tenacity: The State of India’s Accommodation Industry in 2025

The Statista-Booking.com survey of 285 Indian hoteliers shows 75% expect positive growth in next six months, with 70% reporting higher occupancy rates despite tighter funding access.

Santosh Kumar
By Santosh Kumar, Regional Manager, India, Booking.com
India
HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, January 2026
Opinion Article
February 3

HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, January 2026

December occupancy eased to 68-70% due to air travel disruptions, but ARR and RevPAR grew 7-9% YoY with Bengaluru leading at 20-25% rate growth.

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By Dipti Mohan, Dhwani Gupta, and Shivansh Agarwal
India
Ad AI Hospitality
Ernest - Lighthouse's AI for hoteliers

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Ashes Tour fuels significant gains in Australia
Press Release
January 22

Ashes Tour fuels significant gains in Australia’s hotel performance

Perth hit 96% occupancy with record ADR of AUD409, while Adelaide saw RevPAR surge 326% year-over-year during the cricket series.

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Australia
Hotel Investment Big in Japan
Opinion Article
January 20

What the Data Tells Us About Japan’s Next Chapter in Hospitality

Survey of 260 Japanese hoteliers shows 76% rating past performance as good/very good, up from 56% in 2023, with strong hiring plans averaging 7.9 new employees per property.

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By Luiz Rodrigues De Paula, Regional Manager, Japan, Booking.com
Japan
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Press Release
January 14

New Year's Eve pushed Sydney room rates to record-high

NYE rates hit AUD 1,009, while concerts by Jimmy Barnes and Lady Gaga also drove strong performance throughout December.

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CoStar
Sydney, Australia
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Opinion Article
January 8

Indian Hotel Sector: 2025 in Review

The year saw record hotel signings of 47,000 keys and industry consolidation through acquisitions, but faced challenges from airline disruptions and mixed GST reform impact.

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By Mandeep Lamba, MRICS, President (South Asia), New Delhi, HVS
India
HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, December 2025
Opinion Article
January 6

HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, December 2025

India's hotel sector hit 72-74% occupancy in November 2025 with ARR growth of 15-17% month-over-month, driven by metro cities like Pune and Chennai.

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By Dhwani Gupta, Shivansh Agarwal, and Dipti Mohan
India
The Ashes Tour pushed Perth occupancy to 96%, Adelaide rooms nearly fully booked
Press Release
December 18, 2025

The Ashes Tour pushed Perth occupancy to 96%, Adelaide rooms nearly fully booked

CoStar data shows Perth hotels hit record ADR and RevPAR levels during cricket matches, with Adelaide bookings at 96.1% ahead of the third Test.

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Australia
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Press Release
December 16, 2025

WTTC Recognized China’s Strategic Initiatives Driving Growth in Travel & Tourism

China's tourism sector contributes $1.9TN to the economy with 15.8% annual growth, expected to become the world's largest travel market by 2031.

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Press Release
December 10, 2025

November events boosted Melbourne hotel performance, December looks promising

Melbourne hotels achieved record November RevPAR of AUD201.05 (+8.6%), driven by Melbourne Cup Carnival and Oasis concerts.

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Melbourne, Australia
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Press Release
December 4, 2025

Japan Brief: Hotel and Retail Sectors to Remain Resilient Despite Decrease in Chinese Visitors

CBRE analysis shows diversified visitor base and weak yen will offset Chinese travel restrictions, with European, US, and Australian tourists providing stronger spending power.

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Japan
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