H World Group Limited (NASDAQ: HTHT) (HK: 01179), one of the world's leading hospitality groups, began 2025 with continued momentum in growth, asset-light transformation and brand loyalty, according to its first-quarter results released.
Lodging Econometrics (LE’s) Q1 2025 Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report for China reveals that the construction pipeline stands at 3,704 projects/670,185 rooms, which is down slightly from the peak project total China’s pipeline reached in Q3 2024.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today unveiled its latest Economic Impact Research (EIR), revealing that China is powering ahead as one of the world’s most dynamic Travel & Tourism markets, marking a significant comeback and long-term growth trajectory.
SHANGHAI - H World Group Limited (NASDAQ: HTHT) (HK: 01179) announced that during the 2025 May Day holiday, hotels under its brands received nearly 6.3 million guests, representing a 30% increase compared to the same period last year.
Accor proudly announces the appointment of Kent Zhu as CEO of Accor Greater China, effective May 1, 2025. A distinguished leader in the global hospitality industry, Kent is well-known for his keen marketing acumen and his transformative leadership style. Based in Shanghai, Kent is responsible for Accor's growth strategy in Greater China, as well as managing relations with hotel owners, and the development and progress of Accor's strategic partnerships. Kent oversees both the Luxury & Lifestyle (L&L) brands division and the Premium, Midscale & Economy (PM&E) brands division across the Greater China region.
Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group that owns and operates over 560 hotels, resorts and residences in 58 countries, announces the signing of an agreement between its Chinese joint venture, Funyard Minor, and Chongqing Yuanchu Luquan Cultural Tourism Group to develop Anantara Clear Water Bay Sanya Resort. Slated to debut in October 2027, the 90-key Anantara Hotels & Resorts property will be situated along Clear Water Bay's 12-kilometre stretch of fine, white sandy beach, known as one of the world's three 'Singing Beaches.'
A new hospitality industry sustainability scorecard released by Shanghai-based food consultancy Lever China highlights eleven leading hotel groups in China receiving the highest possible rating for their policy commitments on plant-based foods.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of the world-leading hospitality group Accor, in partnership with Xiamen Airlines, proudly announces the opening of Fairmont Xiamen in Fujian Province, China. As part of the Xiamen Airlines headquarters complex in the Xiamen Cross-Strait Financial Center, Fairmont Xiamen is designed as a 33-story tower with a gleaming peak, standing amid the majestic rocky peaks of the Wuyi Mountains that tower over the city's landscape. At this nexus of commerce and nature, Fairmont Xiamen brings an extraordinary luxury hospitality experience that is globally-minded, while deeply rooted in the local Minnan culture.
Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, represented in China by Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts, has signed a hotel management agreement with Dongfang Nongbo (Chengdu) Commercial Operation Management Company Limited to operate Dusit Hotel AG Park, Chengdu - a serene retreat in one of China's most dynamic and culturally rich destinations, renowned for its vibrant street food, rich tea culture, and iconic giant pandas.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Alila Dong'ao Island Zhuhai, a luxury all-suite clifftop resort perched at the southwestern tip of Dong'ao Island in Zhuhai. In harmony with the island's breathtaking natural beauty, the resort offers an awe-inspiring retreat, less than an hour from Zhuhai city by ferry, where guests can relax and feel restored amidst sweeping sea views and sublime serenity.
Building on over 30 years of partnership in the luxury industry in China, Kempinski Hotels and BTG Hotels (Group) Co., Ltd. (BTG Hotels) are pleased to announce a new chapter in their strategic partnership in China. Kempinski Group has started executing a strategic plan aimed at reclaiming and strengthening the market leadership the oldest European hospitality company has enjoyed for over 150 years.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has recently announced a bold strategic overhaul of its four upper-midscale brands in Greater China — Atwell Suites, EVEN Hotels, Holiday Inn, and Holiday Inn Express. Focused on optimizing investment structures and ongoing brand refreshments, the upgraded strategy is designed to deliver high-efficiency, high-return solutions for hotel owners in this fast-evolving market.
As the city's green spaces burst into spring bloom, Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen welcomes in a new season of leadership with the appointment of Chadi Chemaly as General Manager. Luxury hospitality leader Chadi draws on an international career of more than two decades that's taken him from the Americas and Asia to Africa and the Middle East.
Tourism is considered a key industry in the Greater Bay Area (GBA), which sets its sights on becoming a world-leading destination. The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today released its policy study findings on the strategies and potential for creating an integrated brand tourism cluster by leveraging the strengths of the cities within GBA. The study has been supported by the Public Policy Research Funding Scheme of the HKSAR Government.
Accor announced the signing of a new Swissôtel hotel in the thriving destination of Chengdu, in partnership with Beijing Tianheng Group. Set to open in 2026, Swissôtel Chengdu Beihu Lake will bring the brand's signature blend of precision, cultural authenticity, and Swiss premium hospitality to the up-and-coming community of Beihu. Surrounded by the Beihu Ecological Park, the site of the new 150-guestroom hotel is just a short ten-minute drive to the Giant Panda Base, a popular tourist attraction beloved by both Chinese and international travelers.
The Ritz-Carlton today announced its highly anticipated debut in the historic city of Suzhou, nestled in China's Jiangsu province near Shanghai. As the brand's first venture into the city, The Ritz-Carlton, Suzhou introduces its legendary service, timeless elegance and immersive cultural experiences to the city's scenic Gusu District, offering travelers seamless access to the rich history and dynamic charm of Suzhou.
Now open in the dynamic Tianhe Intelligence Business District, the 364-room hotel embodies Swiss refinement and vitality.
In 2024, supported by favorable policies, Greater China’s tourism market continued to recover, with both the number of travelers and tourism spending wholly surpassing the level of the same period in 2019. To seize the positive momentum of the tourism market, IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) will further expand its investment in Greater China in 2025. Through its pioneering international perspective and in-depth local insights, IHG is committed to providing high-quality travel experiences for guests.
As IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) marks its 50th anniversary in Greater China and celebrates its milestone of 800 open hotels, the group officially launched its first major event of the year — “Let’s make travel easy” 2025 IHG Greater China Expo in Shenzhen, Beijing, and Shanghai. It empowers business travel by focusing on collaboration, digital empowerment, and mutual growth.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the opening of Hyatt Place Shaoxing Keqiao, the first Hyatt Place hotel in Shaoxing, Zhejiang, further expanding the Hyatt Place brand's footprint in China. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand's intuitive design and 24/7 conveniences to help guests seamlessly transition from work to relaxation.