Koh Samui is entering a new era as one of Asia’s most dynamic integrated wellness and sports tourism destinations. Moving beyond its identity as a luxury island escape, Samui is embracing global trends that merge wellbeing, active living, and performance — redefining how travelers experience health and connection.
Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World is putting the Philippines in the spotlight with a dedicated pavilion highlighting the country’s dynamic, diverse hospitality and tourism sector throughout the event, taking place at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, 27-29 October.
Australia’s largest hotel operator, Accor, has declared the 2025 NRL Grand Final a tourism triumph, with tens of thousands of interstate fans driving exceptional hotel occupancies and boosting the local economy.
Read the latest edition of the HVS ANAROCK monthly industry update, MONITOR (Monthly Overview of National Industry Trends and Hospitality Report), for the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry.
As the hospitality landscape in the Philippines continues to evolve, an increasing number of hotels, particularly domestic groups, are recognizing the imperative to modernize their operations. The shift towards enterprise-grade and stable cloud-based solutions is enabling them to enhance operational efficiency, streamline processes, make data-driven decisions, and raise service standards. The market is projected to grow from USD 7.65 billion in 2025 to USD 10.95 billion by 2030, advancing at a CAGR of 7.43% and that's why, digital transformation of the hospitality sector is both timely and necessary.
Boosted by several events, Sydney’s hotel industry posted its highest August average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) on record, according to preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading global provider of commercial real estate data, analytics and news.
Banyan Group (“Banyan Tree Holdings Limited” or the “Group” – SGX: B58), an independent global hospitality company, celebrates its 20th Anniversary in China with an immersive journey through Yunnan Province’s Ringha in Shangri-la and Lijiang — the Group’s first destinations in the country. The anniversary comes as the Group prepares for the Grand Opening of its 100th global property in November.
Hotels in Lombok and South Bali are experiencing a 19% year-on-year increase in room rates for stays during the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia in Mandalika, according to new data from SiteMinder, the world’s leading hotel distribution and revenue platform. For the period of 2-5 October, which includes check-ins before the race weekend officially begins, the average daily rate (ADR) for a hotel stay in the region has reached Rp3,013,711, up from Rp2,524,821 during the same period in 2024.
Accor hotels across Perth and regional Western Australia are on track to deliver one of their strongest years in recent memory, with occupancy levels running well ahead of 2024.
A number of Australian hotel markets saw significant jumps in performance during the British and Irish Lions Tour, including Brisbane posting record highs in average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR), according to data from CoStar, a global leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Hotel occupancy trends varied across the markets with supply growth continuing to drag down Auckland occupancy rates whilst demand growth in Rotorua, Christchurch and Queenstown saw occupancy rates improve. Wellington demand has been significantly impacted by Government policy.
Boosted by the British and Irish Lions Tour, Brisbane’s hotel industry posted its highest monthly average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) on record, according to preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading global provider of commercial real estate data, analytics and news.
Koh Samui’s residential property market is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by rapid expansion, a diversification of offerings, and intensifying competition in the rental sector. According to the newly released 2025 Samui Property Market Update by C9 Hotelworks, the island's property market—valued at THB30.3 billion—is transitioning from its traditional villa-centric model toward higher-density developments, especially condominiums, while adapting to evolving investment trends and rising international interest.
Indonesia, officially known as the Republic of Indonesia, is the world’s largest archipelagic nation, spanning over 1.9 million square kilometres across more than 17,000 islands. Strategically located between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, it stretches over 5,000 kilometres and shares land borders with Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Malaysia. With a 2024 estimated population of 284.4 million, Indonesia is the fourth most populous country globally.
Read the latest edition of the HVS ANAROCK monthly industry update, MONITOR (Monthly Overview of National Industry Trends and Hospitality Report), for the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry.
Australia’s largest hotel operator, Accor, has declared The British & Irish Lions Tour a nationwide tourism triumph, as tens of thousands of travelling fans fuel record hotel occupancies and major economic benefits across the country.
Australians love to travel for sport and it’s a great opportunity for Airbnb hosts to earn additional income during major sporting events. For example, a typical host earned $1,390 over the weekend of the cricket test in Sydney in January earlier this year1.
Highlighted by the night of State of Origin Game II, Perth posted its highest June average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) on record, according to preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
New international flight routes are set to supercharge Australia's hotel sector, creating demand for potentially 1.9 million room nights annually according to a new CBRE analysis.
As Osaka receives global attention from hosting World Expo Osaka Kansai, IHG Hotels & Resorts is accelerating the growth of its brands in Japan’s second largest city.