JLL analysis identifies $790M in 2025 hotel transactions and $2.2B in conversion-linked deals over five years, with luxury assets outperforming and visitor arrivals forecast to reach 53.8M by 2026.
WTTC's 2026 EIR data shows China's T&T sector grew 9.9% to $1.8 trillion in 2025, with 68M+ international arrivals and a projected doubling to $3.5 trillion by 2036.
JLL reports luxury hotel transactions in Asia Pacific hit $2.1 billion in 2025, with luxury deals now accounting for nearly 20% of all hotel transactions, up from 8% in 2017.
GBTA data shows China leading with $408B projected spending while Japan, South Korea, and India drive regional growth despite geopolitical headwinds.
Luxury hotels in Indonesia have fully recovered to pre-pandemic occupancy while other segments remain 5.5 percentage points below previous highs.
Newsletter covers major Tokyo hotel sales totaling billions in yen and South Korea's new visa policies to attract Chinese repeat visitors.
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.
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.
January RevPAR hit AUD196.65, up 8.6% year-over-year, with peak performance on tournament Saturday reaching AUD354.94.
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.
Perth hit 96% occupancy with record ADR of AUD409, while Adelaide saw RevPAR surge 326% year-over-year during the cricket series.
NYE rates hit AUD 1,009, while concerts by Jimmy Barnes and Lady Gaga also drove strong performance throughout December.
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.
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.
Melbourne hotels achieved record November RevPAR of AUD201.05 (+8.6%), driven by Melbourne Cup Carnival and Oasis concerts.
CBRE analysis shows diversified visitor base and weak yen will offset Chinese travel restrictions, with European, US, and Australian tourists providing stronger spending power.
Australia leads Asia Pacific with 84% of submarkets showing RevPAR growth, driven by occupancy increases rather than rate hikes, while compression patterns shift from midweek corporate to weekend leisure demand.
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, and NUO International Hotel Management Co., Ltd., recently signed a strategic Letter of Agreement to collaborate on brand development and international expansion. This landmark partnership represents a powerful alliance between two leading hospitality brands and a meaningful exchange between “Chinese Service” and “Thai Hospitality,” aimed at delivering exceptional experiences to global travellers.The signing ceremony, held at NUO Hotel Beijing, was attended by senior executives from both organisations, including Mr. Thirayuth Chirathivat, Chief Executive Officer of Centara Hotels & Resorts, Mr. Michael Henssler, Chief Operating Officer, alongside Mr. Jack Xia, Managing Director – Centara China, Mr. Tyrone Tang Ming, General Manager of NUO International, Mr. Andy Xu Jia, Deputy General Manager, and Ms. Yuki Qu Jing, Vice President of Marketing.
India’s business travel market is one of the fastest growing globally, with annual spend reaching $37.2 billion USD in 2024 and projected to increase 15.5% for 2025—more than double the expected global growth rate of 6.6%*. And as business travel continues to grow within India, corporate travel management, technology adoption, corporate card programs and payment practices are increasingly important ─ and companies must address critical gaps that could impact their cost control and compliance efforts.
For the past six months, Osaka has played host to the World Expo, a quinquennial event that brings together people and innovations with a focus on key global challenges. The event has historically generated substantial gains in hotel performance, a pattern that was evident in Osaka and neighboring markets in Japan.