Hilton on Track to Double Portfolio in China Following 888 Hotel Milestone

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the grand opening of Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan and celebrated its milestone of 888 trading hotels across Greater China and Mongolia. This achievement reinforces Hilton’s position as the largest and fastest-growing international hospitality company in the region with the company on track to double its presence in the region in the coming years.

Banyan Group Marks 20 Years in China ahead of Its 100th Global Property

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.

Koh Samui’s THB30.3 Billion Property Market Shifts Gear with Surge in Condos and Villa Rentals

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.