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.
The Ascott Limited (Ascott) today announces that lyf Chinatown Singapore will open its doors on 3 July 2026, with bookings available from 15 May 2026 onwards. The 90-unit property marks the fifth lyf-branded property in Singapore. The development has been thoughtfully designed to honour the area’s rich cultural and heritage significance, which carries a long history tied to the Chulia community.
Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree has appointed Marlene Fang as Area Director of Sales & Marketing for Singapore, Bali and the Maldives, reinforcing its commercial leadership bench as the resort continues to scale its presence within the region’s increasingly competitive hospitality landscape.
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.
All four Hilton properties in Singapore are now accredited, with staff trained to recognize the Sunflower symbol and assist guests with autism, chronic pain, or sensory sensitivities.
LL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group today announced the promotion of Julien Naouri to Head of Investment Sales, Asia, effective April 1. Based in Singapore, in this expanded leadership role, Naouri will lead the firm's hotel investment sales strategy and operations across the Asia region, reporting to Nihat Ercan, CEO, JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group, Asia Pacific. He joined JLL in 2020 as Vice President in the Singapore Investment Sales team and has since established himself as a key leader within the platform. To his expanded role, he brings nearly two decades of industry experience, having worked in hotel brokerage since 2008 and been based in Asia since 2010. Since joining JLL, Naouri has played a leading role in executing numerous high-profile mandates across Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean. His notable transactions include landmark hotel sales in the Maldives such as the W, Sheraton, Amari and The Standard. In Singapore and Indonesia, his successes include Parkroyal Kitchener Singapore, Frasers Suites Jakarta, Pullman Jakarta and Waldorf Astoria Jakarta. More recently, he has expanded the firm's presence in Malaysia, delivering several successful transactions including the Thistle Johor Bahru. In his new role, Naouri will be responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding client coverage across the region, and fostering collaboration across JLL's broader Capital Markets platform. Since 2022, he has also served as Global Hotel Desk liaison for Asia, partnering with colleagues in EMEA to strengthen engagement with outbound Middle Eastern capital targeting the Asia Pacific region. Julien will partner closely with James Abe, Head of Investment Sales, Japan, Peter Harper, Head of Investment Sales, Australia and New Zealand and Gaurav Sharma, Head of Investment Sales, India, as JLL continues to expand its investment sales platform across the region. He will also collaborate closely with JLL’s network of 120 hotel and hospitality experts in 16 offices regionally. "We're at an inflection point for hotel investment across Asia, with capital actively repositioning and compelling opportunities emerging regionwide," said Naouri. "Clients are looking for partners who combine deep local expertise with global reach and can navigate market complexities with clarity and precision. I'm looking forward to working with our exceptional regional team to bring the full strength of JLL to every transaction and deliver meaningful results for our clients." JLL estimates $13.3 billion in hotel investment volumes in 2026, supporting the strong activity observed in the first quarter.
The 299-room property in CapitaSpring will be Oakwood's second Singapore opening, featuring smart technology and sustainability initiatives.
W Singapore - Sentosa Cove announces the completion of its reimagined guest journey, marking a comprehensive transformation across accommodations, dining, wellness, and event spaces. Developed in collaboration with HACHEM, the renewal is guided by Singapore’s distinctive duality, bringing together cosmopolitan energy and island tranquillity through a cohesive, design-led approach aligned with the W brand.
New Vision Holding Pte. Ltd. (New Vision) and The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the wholly owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment, have officially broken ground on Ascott Shenton Way Singapore, a defining showcase for the Ascott brand's evolution towards design-led, wellness-centred hospitality. The flagship development marks the first-time collaboration between owner-developer New Vision and hospitality operator Ascott. Construction is underway, with completion expected in Q4 2029.
Leong brings more than 15 years of hospitality technology experience, most recently serving as Vice President of Sales for RMS Cloud and holding leadership roles at Amadeus. Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, she will focus on driving strategic partnerships and accelerating market adoption of the company's hospitality AI solutions across the diverse Asia-Pacific landscape.
With over 15 years of experience in marketing, including 7 years in hospitality marketing. Xue joins TrustYou to lead regional brand strategy and demand generation. She previously led APAC marketing at Duetto and served as Destination Marketing Manager at Marina Bay Sands Singapore, bringing deep expertise in scaling regional marketing engines for both global enterprises and high-growth startups.
Shiji deployed its Infrasys POS system at MICHELIN Bib Gourmand winner Chen's restaurant to handle high-volume operations with faster order processing.
The St. Regis Singapore, long celebrated as the city's best address, proudly announces the completion of its extensive, multi-phase renovation which includes the reimagining of its guestrooms, suites, signature restaurants and bar, and event spaces, ushering in a new chapter for the House of Astor.
Banyan Group and Mandai Wildlife Group marked a major milestone on 26 November with the Grand Opening of Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam officiated the grand opening, inaugurating the resort's Wishing Wall and previewing Banyan Group's inaugural Rainforest Festival, which opens to the public today.
Mondrian Singapore Duxton welcomes Damien Marchenay as its new General Manager, a seasoned hotelier whose career marries creative instinct, academic depth, and a people-first leadership philosophy. His appointment marks an exciting next chapter as Mondrian continues to shape itself as Duxton's cultural anchor and one of Singapore's most dynamic lifestyle hotels.
Marriott International Inc. is pleased to announce the expanded role of Silvio Rosenberger, who will assume the position of Market Vice President for Maldives, effective 1 January 2026. In this expanded capacity, Silvio will oversee the company's growing portfolio and strategic operations across the Maldives, while continuing in his current role as Vice President of Operations, Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC), based in Singapore. Marriott currently operates 11 properties across 9 brands in the Maldives, with additional projects in the pipeline.
Aravest, Hilton (NYSE: HLT), and Wee Hur Property Pte. Ltd., subsidiary of Wee Hur Holdings Ltd. (SGX: E3B), today announced a landmark agreement to bring the DoubleTree by Hilton brand to Singapore with the reimagining of Hotel Miramar at Robertson Quay, introducing the award-winning brand's signature warmth and hospitality to one of Asia Pacific's leading business and tourism destinations. Scheduled to open in 2026, the 344-key riverfront property will mark DoubleTree by Hilton's debut in Singapore, combining Hilton's global hospitality expertise with Aravest's hospitality real estate investment and asset management strategy and Wee Hur's long-standing development capabilities in Singapore.
Carlton City Hotel Singapore is delighted to announce the appointment of Douglas Glen as General Manager, marking his return to the hotel after previously leading the team through the challenging pandemic period.
Sunset Hospitality Group proudly announces the opening of METT Singapore, the brand's flagship property in Asia Pacific and one of the year's most anticipated hotel debuts. Nestled within the lush, historic grounds of Fort Canning Park, METT Singapore introduces Sunset's signature mix of style, warmth and culinary flair to create a destination where heritage meets high energy, social connections are celebrated, and next generation wellness is embraced.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise agreement with Worldwide Hotels (WWH), Singapore's largest home-grown hotel group, to introduce Days Inn by Wyndham Singapore Novena.