HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, April 2026
Q1 2026 showed strong momentum with RevPAR at ₹6,700-7,038 and occupancy of 67-69%, led by Delhi at 78-80% occupancy.
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LXR Hotels & Resorts Signs Gajoen Tokyo, Bringing a Storied Luxury Address to the Market in 2027
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the rebranding of the iconic Hotel Gajoen in Meguro, Tokyo, which will open as Gajoen Tokyo, LXR Hotels & Resorts in 2027. The signing marks the Tokyo debut of the brand, which has nearly 40 trading and pipeline properties globally. Owned by leading global investment firm Brookfield and managed by Hilton, the storied property will enter a new chapter that brings together nearly 100 years of history, extraordinary Japanese artistry, and LXR’s deeply personalized approach to luxury hospitality.
Every Robot was Kung-Fu Fighting!
Commentary on how China's humanoid combat robots are advancing AI capabilities that could soon revolutionize hotel service operations.
By Mark Fancourt, Co-Founder & Principal Consultant, TRAVHOTECH
Construction set to begin at $150m Crowne Plaza Maroochydore Sunshine Coast development
Construction is set to commence at the $150 million Crowne Plaza Maroochydore Sunshine Coast, a major new hotel development set to play a key role in meeting the Sunshine Coast’s growing accommodation demand ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Fairfield by Marriott Celebrates the Opening of its 100th Hotel in Greater China
The milestone doubles Fairfield's Greater China presence since 2024, with expansion planned into new destinations like Zhangjiajie by 2026.
IHG Hotels & Resorts and OzHarvest surpass one million meals milestone
The hotel group has partnered with the food rescue organization since 2018, combining food rescue with hospitality training programs.
In Focus: Singapore
Singapore's tourism sector grew 2.3% in 2025 with hotel investment exceeding SGD1.2 billion despite RevPAR declining 0.7%.
By Hok Yean Chee, Regional President of HVS Asia Pacific, HVS
IHG Hotels & Resorts strengthens its resort offering in India with signing of Holiday Inn Resort Alwar
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Yash Hotels & Resorts LLP for the development of Holiday Inn Resort Alwar. Scheduled to open in Q1 2030, the hotel will mark IHG’s entry into the city of Alwar and further strengthen its resort offering in India, in line with the company’s strategy to grow across high-potential leisure and emerging destinations.
Accor & InterGlobe to bring Ennismore’s The Hoxton to India
Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, in partnership with Accor India and InterGlobe Hotels, is pleased to announce the signing of The Hoxton, Bengaluru City, marking the brand’s first hotel in India. Set to open in November 2026, the hotel will be located on Richmond Road, bringing The Hoxton’s open-house lobby vibes and neighbourhood feel to one of India’s most dynamic cities.
Minor Hotels Signs First Colbert Collection in Asia and New Avani Resort in Koh Phangan
Minor Hotels signs two Thai resort properties in partnership with Rasa Group, marking Colbert Collection's Asian debut on Koh Samui and adding Avani Koh Phangan.
By Max Starkov
Expert Views (21)
Mark Fancourt, Co-Founder & Principal Consultant, TRAVHOTECH
Specific to the thrust of Max's question, in this context we are referring to search/find from the booking/transaction perspective. In that light...For me it is the next generation of search.Depending upon the user, we can now be far more specific with the input to get more targeted output.We will be able to speak and converse, which is more natural and a next gen over multiple queries or filters.I do believe that when the buying time comes after the research phase the customer will still 'come' to the point of booking.
Erik Muñoz, Business Development Director EMEA, TrustYou
The Internet enabled you to find things yourself. Agentic AI will do everything for you. That’s why it’s: Much bigger than blockchain or the metaverse. And closer to how big the Internet was.
IHG Signs Second Holiday Inn Express in Japan
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the signing of Holiday Inn Express Sapporo Susukino, marking the brand’s second Holiday Inn Express in Japan. The hotel will be developed in partnership with Mitsubishi Corporation Urban Development Co., Ltd. (MCUD), Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd. (Totate) and The Sankei Building Co., Ltd. (Sankei).
IHG Hotels & Resorts and Vinhomes Green Paradise Can Gio Introduces Four International Hotel Brands to Coastal Megacity
IHG will develop four hotels with 1,000+ rooms at Vietnam's massive Can Gio coastal development, including the first Holiday Inn Express and Garner properties in the country.
Banyan Group Releases 2025 Sustainability Report, Marking 20 Years of Reporting and 100-Property Milestone
Banyan Group's 20th annual report highlights reaching 100 properties while reducing GHG emissions by 1.4% and waste by 13% in 2025.
The Newly Transformed Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi is Poised to Welcome Guests in Spring 2026
Intimate luxury returns to the heart of Tokyo with a refreshed vision by André Fu Studio, blending contemporary Japanese aesthetics with the warmth of home.
InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach Unveils a New Chapter
Reimagined beachfront resort adds to the world of fascination within first and largest hotel brand on Sydney’s shoreline.
Expert Views (10)
Tanya Pratt, Global Vice President of OPERA Cloud Strategy and Product Management, Oracle Hospitality
The Cloudbeds data is striking, but let’s be honest — a 21.8% OTA cancellation rate isn’t just a distribution problem. It’s a relationship problem. OTA bookers aren’t disloyal by nature; they’re simply responding rationally to a system that hotels helped create. When a guest can book a hotel through five channels and find five slightly different prices, they begin to treat their reservation like a placeholder, not a commitment.
Max Starkov, Hospitality & travel technologist and digital strategist, Hospitality Net
What can hotels do to decrease their cancellation rates? Maintain Rate Parity! If travelers find a lower rate for your hotel on the OTAs, they can cancel their direct booking and be tempted to book your hotel on the OTA or be lured away by a competitor with lower rate or better value. Maintain Market Parity!
Michael Yeomans, Senior Vice President, Business Intelligence & Data Solutions, Hospitality, Amadeus Hospitality
High cancellation rates – particularly for OTA bookings – are a growing challenge for hotels. They make planning harder, put pressure on rates, and often lead to last‑minute discounting that hurts overall performance.
Who Drives Hotel Sustainability? Mapping Stakeholder Roles in Environmental Management
Hong Kong PolyU researchers develop framework mapping stakeholder roles in hotel environmental management, finding owners hindered by costs while employees need more training.
City of the future to welcome Cordis and Ying’nFlo
Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) has signed a management agreement with China Xiong’an Group Public Service Management Company to bring two of its brands – Cordis Hotels & Resorts and Ying’nFlo – to Xiong’an New Area, a state-level development in northern China built to support the next phase of growth in the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei region. Often dubbed China’s “City of the Future”, the destination will soon be home to a growing mix of administrative, commercial, and cultural institutions to be relocated from Beijing, alongside a broad network of civic amenities and public spaces. Xiong’an is also emerging as a center for sporting and large-scale events, supported by the development of dedicated venues and community-focused facilities, underpinned by strong transport links with neighboring cities.