Now Open: 1926 Heritage Hotel Penang Brings Living Heritage to a New Generation
A century since it first opened its doors, 1926 Heritage Hotel is now relaunched, breathing new life as part of The Unlimited Collection by The Ascott Limited.
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HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 10 April 2026
Newsletter covers major Tokyo hotel sales totaling billions in yen and South Korea's new visa policies to attract Chinese repeat visitors.
Gateway Kandla, Gandhidham Opens Its Doors
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL),today announced the opening of Gateway Kandla, Gandhidham, a grand 17-acre green retreat.
IHG Hotels & Resorts signs Holiday Inn Goa Kadamba, strengthening presence in one of India’s leading leisure destinations
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with NCPL for the development of Holiday Inn Goa Kadamba. The 100-key hotel, scheduled to open in Q1 2030, will mark a further addition to IHG’s growing portfolio in India’s key leisure markets.
Adina Perth Unveils Contemporary West Australian Design Narrative
Adina Perth will enter a new era in 2026, with a major multi‑million‑dollar rolling refurbishment delivering a renewed sense of contemporary Australian style. Running from May to October, the project strategically repositions the hotel, aligning it with Adina’s evolving design philosophy while balancing apartment‑style flexibility with sophisticated, design‑led interiors for modern travellers.
HYDE Perth has officially opened, unveiling a new cultural destination in the heart of the city
HYDE Perth expands Ennismore’s Australian footprint, marking a defining moment for music-led and culture-driven hospitality experiences.
Centara Life Namba Hotel Osaka Celebrates Grand Opening in the Heart of the City
Centara’s newest lifestyle destination is now officially open to welcome travellers from around the world.
Restorative Retreat: Six Senses Brings its Vision of Reconnection to Beijing’s Historic Three Hills and Five Gardens Cultural Area
Six Senses announces the signing of Six Senses Beijing, which will open in the Haidian District of China’s capital. The hotel management agreement with Beijing Zhongguancun Avenue Construction & Development Group forms part of the thoughtful renewal of Liulangzhuang, now emerging as a center for cultural programming and international exchange. Within it, the Three Hills and Five Gardens heritage landscape is long associated with the Summer Palace and the imperial retreats of the Qing dynasty.
Accor celebrates its 800th hotel in Greater China with the grand opening of Sofitel Changzhou Hi-Tech District Hotel
Accor is proud to announce the grand opening of its 800th hotel in Greater China — Sofitel Changzhou Hi-Tech District – a shining tower with panoramic views of Xinlong Lake, set amid a neighborhood of modern, ecologically-minded businesses, high-end offices, and tech enterprises. Developed in partnership with High-speed Railway New City Company and Changzhou Hi-Tech Group Co., Ltd., Sofitel Changzhou Hi-Tech District is a significant milestone for Accor in the Chinese hospitality market.
Minor Hotels Signs Anantara's First Resort and Urban Hotel in India
Minor Hotels targets 50 properties in India within a decade, adding Anantara's first resort in Coorg (2028) and urban hotel in Kolkata (2032).
IHG Hotels & Resorts signs Holiday Inn Express Surat Gauravpath, marking the Group’s entry into Gujarat's fastest-growing commercial hub
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Yashvi Greenco LLP to introduce Holiday Inn Express Surat Gauravpath. Scheduled to open in 2029, the hotel will mark IHG's first signing in Surat, reinforcing IHG’s strategic expansion across India’s high-growth commercial markets.
SONO Hotels & Resorts Asia Signs SONO Belle Hanoi Old Quarter
SONO Hotels & Resorts Asia has signed a Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) with Binh Minh Urban Construction Investment., JSC for SONO Belle Hanoi Old Quarter, marking the brand’s first city hotel in Vietnam’s capital and reinforcing its growing presence in the country.
Bhanfort Palace Resorts Pvt. Ltd. Signs Wyndham Garden Chittorgarh Sahnawa in Rajasthan
Bhanfort Palace Resorts Pvt. Ltd. today announced the signing of Wyndham Garden Chittorgarh Sahnawa, a 138-room hotel developed in partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties. The hotel is scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2026.
Thailand Reaffirms Its Position as a Safe and Welcoming Destination for Global Travellers
Centara Hotels Resorts promotes Thailand as a stable travel destination amid global uncertainty, highlighting safety standards and cultural experiences.
Expert Views (19)
Tomeu Fiol, Vice President of Business Applications, Mindata
OpenAI just admitted what Google already learned with "Book on Google" back in 2022: people use AI to discover, not to buy. I fully agree with Simone the reason is structural, not technical. A hotel booking is not a single transaction.
David Teklit, CEO, Teklogix
Conversational platforms will complete bookings, but not by simplifying hospitality's complexity. They will succeed when they can orchestrate it. Today a single reservation touches PMS, CRS, channel management, payment processing, cancellation logic etc.
Fergus Boyd, Hospitality Consultant, HFTP
I’d agree. A retail transaction, even a high value one, is much simpler than a hotel or flight booking. Shopify is a top retail IBE, but its funnel is much simpler (view products, select product, pick colour, select size SMLXL, add to basket, add an upsell box of chocs, set delivery address, etc), than the well-converting IBEs in hospitality like Journey, Net Affinity, P3, Profit Room, Allora etc.
Veriu Group expands ACT footprint with opening of Punthill Narrabundah
Australia’s fastest-growing apartment hotel operator, Veriu Group, has today announced the opening of Punthill Narrabundah, further strengthening its footprint in the ACT and marking its second property in the capital following the successful launch of Punthill Tuggeranong in 2024.
The vendor layer wins again
Hotel bookings are chains of dependencies that were never designed to talk to each other (payment logic, cancellation terms, refund handling, support handoffs, inventory sync across channels) and a conversational interface doesn't resolve any of that. The structural argument behind OpenAI's retreat is right as far as it goes.
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Varel Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Opens in Selegie, Showcasing the Brand’s Distinctive Approach to Boutique Hospitality
Tribute Portfolio, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of Varel Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in one of Singapore’s most vibrant, character-rich neighbourhoods. Located at the kaleidoscopic crossroads of Selegie Road and Mount Sophia, the 128-room hotel further expands Tribute Portfolio’s footprint in Singapore, celebrating individuality, local character, and a uniquely personal approach to hospitality.
Chedi Hospitality Announces Strategic Partnership with JIH Global Investments to Enter the Maldives with Boutique Hotel and Branded Residences
Chedi Hospitality partners with JIH Global to develop its first Maldives property featuring both boutique hotel and branded residences.
Hotel Library Club Private Limited Signs Wyndham Grand Goa Vagator
Hotel Library Club Private Limited today announced the signing of Wyndham Grand Goa Vagator, a 120-key luxury hotel being developed in partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties. The hotel is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2029.