June events lifted Sydney hotel performance
Sydney hotels posted June 2026 RevPAR of AUD180.77, up 3.7% year-over-year, with VIVID Sydney, the Al Shami concert, and the Sydney Film Festival driving peak occupancy of 92.7% on June 6.
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Tempo by Hilton to Debut in Asia Pacific with First Signings in China
Hilton signed multiple Tempo by Hilton deals across Xiamen, Beijing, Chengdu, and Jiaxing, marking the lifestyle brand's first Asia Pacific presence as Hilton targets 250 luxury and lifestyle hotels in the region.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 10 July 2026
HVS Asia Pacific's weekly newsletter covers five hotel acquisitions across Japan and Australia, totaling hundreds of millions in deal value across Tokyo, Melbourne, Newcastle, Gifu, and Townsville.
Accor and Sun Group Strengthen Strategic Partnership to Shape Landmark Hospitality Experiences Across Vietnam
Accor and Sun Group signed a portfolio deal to develop 5,300+ keys across Vietnam over five years, introducing brands including SO/, Sofitel Serviced Residences, Swissôtel Living, and TRIBE for the first time in the market.
Global Icon Deepika Padukone and Hilton Celebrate the Power of The Stay In the Next Chapter of Their Internationally Acclaimed Campaign
Hilton's "It Matters Where You Stay" campaign returns with brand ambassador Deepika Padukone, shot at Conrad Bengaluru, targeting India's growing market as Hilton aims for 400 hotels in the country.
Vietnam Claims Asia's No. 1 Position in Branded Residences as Luxury Supply Surges: C9 Report
Vietnam's branded residence sector is now worth USD 8 billion, representing 20% of Asia's regional total and surpassing Thailand and South Korea, with 15,762 units in its pipeline across 47 projects.
Central Real Capital appoints Trilogy Hotels as Operator of The Sands Torquay Resort
Trilogy Hotels takes over management of the 112-suite Sands Torquay Resort on Victoria's Surf Coast from 1 July 2026, expanding its Australian portfolio to 24 properties.
Beyond The Gen Z Myth: Four Distinct Luxury Mindsets Reshaping Travel in Asia Pacific
Marriott's Luxury Group surveyed 2,800 affluent travelers across 8 Asia Pacific markets, identifying four Gen Z archetypes that are redefining luxury through wellness, disconnection, heritage, and tradition.
PATA Mid-Year Update: The Numbers Behind Asia Pacific's Tourism Growth - China’s Volume, Vietnam’s Velocity
PATA and PolyU project Asia Pacific international arrivals to hit 789.2M by 2028, reaching 115.6% of 2019 levels, with Vietnam and Mongolia among the fastest-growing destinations.
PATA and Hong Kong PolyU
MIMARU Highlights How International Travelers Are Turning Japan's Marathons into Family Holidays
MIMARU reports nearly 80% of guests at its Tokyo Shinjuku property during marathon season are race participants, reflecting a growing trend of travelers building Japan holidays around marathon events.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 26 June 2026
Six Asia Pacific transactions and developments covered, including OUE REIT's SGD500M Crowne Plaza Changi Airport sale, two Japan hotel acquisitions, and a Singapore serviced apartment project.
Rethinking How Hotel Performance Is Evaluated
A PolyU study of 53 GBA hotels finds none achieved efficiency between 2015-2019, and argues standard DEA models overstate performance by ignoring product diversification.
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives, A Hyatt Resort, Earns TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2026 Through the Experiences That Guests Remember Most
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives earns TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice 2026, placing it in the top 10% of hotels globally, backed by guest praise for marine experiences, dining, and personalized service.
Marriott International and CG Hospitality Global Sign Strategic Agreement to Introduce Series by Marriott in Great China
Marriott and CG Hospitality Global will jointly develop around 100 Series by Marriott hotels in Greater China over 10 years, with four Arro Khampa boutique resorts joining the portfolio by end of 2026.
How Vietnam is Redrawing the Southeast Asian Tourism Map with Near-50% Increase in International Search Interest
Agoda data shows nearly 50% year-on-year growth in international accommodation searches for Vietnam in 2025, driven by visa reform, expanded air routes, and infrastructure investment.
Hilton Announces the Debut of Spark by Hilton in Asia Pacific with the Opening of the First Two Hotels in Bengaluru and Goa, India
Hilton opens its first two Spark by Hilton hotels in Bengaluru and Goa, launching the brand in Asia Pacific under a strategic deal with Olive Hospitality to develop 150 properties across India.
EDITION Hotels Unveils Original Mini-Drama Series — An Invitation from E
EDITION Hotels launched a six-episode mini-drama filmed across its three Greater China properties, marking the brand's 10th anniversary in the region and the opening of The Dali EDITION.
Thailand luxury hotel transactions recorded THB 2.2bn in 2025
JLL data shows APAC luxury hotel transactions hit $2.1bn in 2025, up 77% since 2017, with Thailand's Bangkok, Phuket, and Samui posting double-digit ADR growth since 2019.
CrescentRating and Chameleon Strategies Launch Asia's Most Detailed Outbound Travel Intelligence Resource
The Asia Pacific Outbound Traveler Handbook 2026 covers 26 Asian source markets with actionable intelligence for destination marketers, airlines, and tour operators, available free at AsiaTravelTrends.com.
Hilton Garden Inn Accelerates Expansion in China with Over 2,000 New Rooms Signed
Hilton signed 2,000+ new Hilton Garden Inn rooms in China across five properties, targeting core business cities and leisure destinations using its China-specific Gen A prototype.