Markets & Performance Asia Pacific Press Releases

August 5, 2025

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.

C9 Hotelworks Ltd.

Koh Samui, Thailand

Press Release

July 31, 2025

The British & Irish Lions Tour Sparks Nationwide Tourism Boom, Says Accor

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.

Accor

Australia

Press Release

July 25, 2025

Beyond the game: Aussie sport tourism driving wins on and off the field

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.

Airbnb

Australia

Press Release

July 14, 2025

State of Origin helped push Perth hotel room rates to June high

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.

CoStar

Perth, Australia

Press Release

June 18, 2025

IHG Hotels & Resorts accelerates growth in Osaka and Kansai region

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.

IHG

Japan

Press Release

June 16, 2025

Australia’s Travel & Tourism Sector Set to Reach Record $315BN in 2025

Australia’s Travel & Tourism sector is set for another record-breaking year in 2025, set to inject $314.4BN into the national economy, according to new figures from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

WTTC

Australia

Press Release

June 13, 2025

Indonesia’s International Visitor Spend to Reach a Record-Breaking IDR 344TN in 2025

New data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), has revealed international traveller spend is on track to break all records this year, cementing the nation’s position as a Travel & Tourism powerhouse in Southeast Asia.

WTTC

Indonesia

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June 12, 2025

Philippines' Travel & Tourism Sector Set to Inject a Record PHP 5.9TN to the Economy in 2025

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced that the Philippines’ Travel & Tourism sector is on course to build on its record-breaking performance from last year, with new forecasts pointing to even greater heights in 2025.

WTTC

Philippines

Press Release

June 11, 2025

Koh Samui Shines as Thailand Challenged: Positive Tourism Performance Drives Island Growth: C9 Hotelworks report

The Koh Samui hotel and tourism market is demonstrating solid growth through the first four months of 2025, supported by strong air and cruise arrivals, stable hotel performance metrics, and impressive European market engagement.

C9 Hotelworks Ltd.

Koh Samui, Thailand

Press Release

June 10, 2025

Australia booking levels elevated for British & Irish Lions Tour

The upcoming British & Irish Lions tour is driving hotel bookings across host markets in Australia, with levels at a high of more than 70% in Adelaide and Brisbane, according to CoStar’s latest Forward STAR data. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.

CoStar

Australia

Press Release

June 10, 2025

Sydney hotel performance jumped for eventful May

A mix of events lifted Sydney hotel average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) to all-time highs for a May, according to preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.

CoStar

Sydney, Australia

Press Release

June 5, 2025

India's International Visitor Spend Soars to Record Highs, WTTC Reports

Latest data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed that international visitor spend in India reached a record ₹3.1TN in 2024, 9% above the previous peak of 2019.

WTTC

India

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May 30, 2025

HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, May 2025

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.

By Dipti Mohan, Dhwani Gupta, and Shivansh Agarwal

India

Press Release

May 28, 2025

Melbourne a ‘Sporting Chance’ of Delivering Accor’s Best Annual Performance since 2019

Melbourne’s reputation as the sporting capital of Australia is set to drive the strongest annual performance for Accor since 2019. Accor is Australia’s largest hotel operator, with 51 hotels in Greater Melbourne and 13 hotels across regional Victoria. The city began 2025 by hosting the most successful Australian Open on record (1.2 million fans through the gates) and a record-breaking Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix (465,498 attendees across four days).

Accor

Melbourne, Australia

Press Release

May 20, 2025

H World Group Accelerates Hotel Expansion and Brand Upgrades in Q1 2025, Strengthens Position as Hospitality Leader

H World Group Limited (NASDAQ: HTHT) (HK: 01179), one of the world's leading hospitality groups, began 2025 with continued momentum in growth, asset-light transformation and brand loyalty, according to its first-quarter results released.

H World Group Limited (former Huazhu Hotel Group)

China

Press Release

May 9, 2025

China Surges Ahead: Travel & Tourism Sector Forecast to Hit a Record ¥13.7TN This Year

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today unveiled its latest Economic Impact Research (EIR), revealing that China is powering ahead as one of the world’s most dynamic Travel & Tourism markets, marking a significant comeback and long-term growth trajectory.

WTTC

China

Press Release

May 7, 2025

H World Group Hosts Nearly 6.3 Million Guests During China's May Day Holiday

SHANGHAI - H World Group Limited (NASDAQ: HTHT) (HK: 01179) announced that during the 2025 May Day holiday, hotels under its brands received nearly 6.3 million guests, representing a 30% increase compared to the same period last year.

H World Group Limited (former Huazhu Hotel Group)

China

Press Release

May 2, 2025

NRL Extends Its Stay with Accor for an Additional Three Years

Accor and The National Rugby League are pleased to announce the extension of their partnership, which will see the region’s largest hospitality group continue as the official accommodation partner of the NRL and NRLW until the end of 2027.

Accor

Australia

Press Release

May 1, 2025

HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, April 2025

By Dipti Mohan, Dhwani Gupta, and Shivansh Agarwal

India

Press Release

April 30, 2025

HVS ANAROCK: India Hospitality Industry Overview 2024

The year 2024 unfolded as a powerful reminder of the world’s dynamic nature, a blend of geopolitical shifts, climate extremes, and economic recalibrations. Pivotal elections in India, France, the UK, and the US reshaped political narratives. At the same time, global conflicts, from the war in Ukraine to unrest in the Middle East, continued to impact economies and traveler sentiment. Yet, moments of celebration stood tall: the Paris Olympics united nations, the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup thrilled cricket fans, and global pop culture events like Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour captivated millions.

By Mandeep Lamba, Dipti Mohan, and Dhwani Gupta

India