Veriu Group unveils extensive refurbishment of Punthill Essendon and Punthill Williamstown
The $1.6 million investment across 98 total keys included new furniture, upgraded technology, and improved connectivity over nine weeks.
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Capstone Hotel Management and Marsden Group Merge to Form New Zealand's Largest Independent Hotel Platform
The merger creates a 45-property platform with 2,500+ rooms, combining Capstone's management expertise with Marsden's capital to compete with international operators.
IHG signs Crowne Plaza Resort in Sohna, Gurgaon NCR
The 150-room resort will target wedding celebrations and corporate events, opening Q1 2029 in the National Capital Region.
Mr. Lalit Singh Muktawat Signs Ramada Resort by Wyndham in Kota, Rajasthan
The 200-room riverfront resort will open in March 2029, targeting corporate and leisure travelers in Kota's growing educational and industrial market.
What’s Wrong with Philippine Tourism - and What Needs to Be Done
The analysis identifies execution gaps, fragmented coordination, and lack of commercial leadership as core barriers limiting Philippine tourism's performance relative to regional competitors.
By Terence Ronson, Founder & Managing Director, Pertlink Limited
Corinthia Hotels, ShiLong Industry Co and Geminus Group Announce Partnership to Launch Corinthia in Chengdu
The 150-room luxury hotel will anchor a 225m mixed-use tower in Chengdu's high-tech district, opening in 2032 with RMB 4.0 billion total investment.
Motto by Hilton to Debut in Australia with Sydney CBD Property
The 152-room property will open in late 2027 on York Street, marking Hilton's seventh brand in Australia and first Motto location.
IHG brings InterContinental brand back to Manila
The 212-key luxury hotel will open in 2032 in Bonifacio Global City, marking the brand's return after a 15-year absence from the Philippine capital.
Hilton Enters Mongolia with the Signing of Conrad Ulaanbaatar, Marking a New Chapter for Luxury Hospitality in the Capital
Hilton's first Mongolia property will feature 227 rooms in a mixed-use tower, opening 2028 in Ulaanbaatar's business district.
Marriott International Signs Landmark Agreement with KS Hotels to Introduce The Luxury Collection to Cambodia and Laos
Two iconic boutique hotels in Siem Reap and Luang Prabang will convert to The Luxury Collection brand by 2026-2027, marking Marriott's debut in Laos.
Hyatt Announces Signing of Agreement for Hyatt Place Ahmedabad Nikol, Expanding Its Essentials Portfolio in India
The 140-key property, developed by Golden Buildcon, will include a ballroom and meeting spaces in Gujarat's commercial hub.
Wharf Hotels improves hotel budgeting with localised Financial Planning & Analysis in FairPlanner by Fairmas
Wharf Hotels replaced Excel-based budgeting with FairPlanner software, reducing manual work and improving forecasting accuracy across 60% of properties in China.
By Kinza Raheel, International Marketing & Communications Manager, Fairmas GmbH
Indonesia Tourism Xchange 2026 to Unite Industry Leaders for a Forward-Looking Dialogue on the Future of Travel
The inaugural conference focuses on luxury hospitality, branded residences, and investment opportunities across Indonesia's diverse tourism markets.
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.
By Tony Min, Head of Hospitality Korea, Cushman & Wakefield
Oakwood Premier Raffles Place Singapore to Open 1 April 2026
The 299-room property in CapitaSpring will be Oakwood's second Singapore opening, featuring smart technology and sustainability initiatives.
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.
By Todd Lacey, Regional Manager of Oceania, Booking.com
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.
Marriott International Signs Agreement to Debut St. Regis Hotels & Resorts in New Zealand
The 145-room luxury property marks Marriott's first hotel in Queenstown and St. Regis' debut in New Zealand, opening late 2027.
GBTA to Convene Business Travel Forums in Cities Across Australia and New Zealand
GBTA will host forums in Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, and Auckland between March and April to address industry challenges amid Australia's AUD 42.7 billion business travel market.
Global Hotel Alliance Marks Strategic Expansion into Japan with the Signing of Tokyu Hotels & Resorts
GHA adds 40+ Japanese hotels to its network through partnership with Tokyu Hotels & Resorts, gaining access to prime locations across Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Okinawa.