The average price of hotel rooms in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) experienced a 20% increase on a year-by-year basis in the second quarter, reaching VND2.4 million (US$92) per night as a result of robust demand. This surge in demand was largely fueled by…
In celebration of its 23rd anniversary, the Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel, located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, has recently unveiled Level 23. This innovative space showcases a convergence of meeting venues, event spaces, and a rooftop entertainment…
Hotel101 Global, a venture supported by Jollibee Foods founder Tony Tan Caktiong, is marking its expansion into Thailand with an investment of US$200 million. This investment is aimed at the development of three new hotels in Southeast Asia’s top tourist…
Travel booking platform, Booking.com, recently experienced a data breach, potentially exposing user data to unauthorized individuals. This discovery was made following the observation of suspicious activities related to several reservations. The compromised…
Muji, the renowned Japanese lifestyle retailer, is set to launch a hotel in Kyoto, a city well-known for its rich historic and cultural heritage. The grand opening of this hotel, christened Muji Base Kyoto Kiyomizu, is slated for May 20th. Location and…
According to a recent report from Knight Frank, Bangkok is entering the second half of 2025 amidst a complex mix of challenges and opportunities in its tourism and hospitality sector. The initial half of the year witnessed a noticeable dip in hotel occupancy,…
Japan’s hotel industry is steadily regaining its footing, approaching pre-pandemic heights, with occupancy rates escalating to 84.2%—a rise of 1.0 percentage point over the past six months, as reported by Savills. This promising trend edges closer to the…
Hotel development in Singapore is gearing down significantly in 2025, as the industry adapts to shifting market dynamics. The latest report from JLL highlights a stark trend: only the 338-key Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree will debut in April 2025,…
The hospitality landscape in Metro Manila is brimming with potential as the market anticipates the addition of approximately 3,000 new hotel rooms by the end of 2025. According to a recent report from JLL, hotel occupancy rates are currently strong, yet this…
Tokyo’s hospitality landscape is in for a makeover, with an exciting lineup of luxury hotels poised to make their debut. A recent report by JLL reveals that while there were no new international hotel openings in the Japanese capital during the second quarter…
Authorities have launched an investigation into the five-star Quinter Central Nha Trang Hotel, located in the resort commune of Nha Trang, following reports that its massage services may be linked to prostitution. Police Crack Down on Suspected Illegal…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced the opening of Sheraton Jakarta Gandaria City Hotel, the second Sheraton to debut in the cosmopolitan city of Jakarta, Indonesia. Owned by PT. Pakuwon Jati Tbk, the opening further propels the brand’s…
The exciting development known as Trump International Hung Yen is set to transform over 990 hectares along the scenic Red River, encompassing seven communes in Khoai Chau District. This ambitious project will feature four distinct subzones, including a…
A vast urban, eco-tourism, and golf complex spanning 990 hectares in northern Vietnam’s Hung Yen Province has received the green light for a whopping $1.5 billion investment. This ambitious project, approved by Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, promises to…
International Marriott wants to open 20 more hotels and resorts in Vietnam to further tap the country’s great tourism potential, said its chairman and CEO Anthony Capuano. The potential is due to its geographical location and unique culture, which makes many…
Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City are suffering from low occupancy rates due to a sharp drop in international visitor arrivals and domestic tourists’ preference for traveling to beaches. In May, amid a wave of hotel closures and conversions into office buildings,…
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