Market Intelligence
Luxury resort market to exceed $203 billion by 2033
The global luxury resort market is expected to exceed $203 billion by 2033, with privacy, wellness and personalised experiences driving growth.
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Hotel News
Hotel News
Conrad Koh Samui takes luxury stays into a private wellness residence
Conrad Koh Samui’s new 766-square-metre The Pearl villa combines a private spa, a 20-metre infinity pool and an outdoor cinema, taking luxury hospitality toward a more personalised residential model.
Vahdet Ayaz ·
Market Intelligence
City-level planning will become more important for corporate travel budgets
Amex GBT’s 2027 forecasts show that hotel rate increases will vary significantly from city to city, making more localised planning increasingly important for corporate travel budgets.
Vahdet Ayaz ·
Destination Analysis
India is shifting from tourism volume to value
CBRE’s new report shows that India, with around 450,000 rooms in its organised hotel sector, is increasingly focusing on MICE, medical tourism, wellness and sustainable tourism.
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Hotel News
Phu Quoc raises the stakes in Asia’s all-Inclusive resort market
Rixos Phu Quoc Vietnam will bring the brand’s all-inclusive model to Asia with 1,700 rooms, expanding the scale of Vietnam’s luxury resort market.
Vahdet Ayaz ·
Hotel News
Luxury hotels in Kuala Lumpur are expanding MICE capacity
New luxury hotels preparing to open in Kuala Lumpur are investing not only in accommodation, but also in large-scale meeting, wedding and corporate event capacity.
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Hotel News
Indonesia celebrates 47 hotels included in Michelin Keys 2026
Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism celebrated the inclusion of 47 hotels and resorts in the Global MICHELIN Guide’s “Michelin Keys 2026” list.
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Industry News
Vietnamese hotels face staff losses despite raising wages
A survey conducted by Vietnam-based HotelJob found that 79 percent of hotels experienced staff losses despite increasing wages.
Vahdet Ayaz ·
Industry News
Air India and IHG sign partnership agreement
Air India and IHG Hotels have entered into a partnership under which Maharaja Club members will be able to earn reward points when staying at IHG hotels.
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Hotel News
Rixos to open 600-room all-inclusive resort in Thailand
Rixos’ all-inclusive resort will open in Phuket, Thailand, in 2028 under the name ‘Rixos Water World Phuket’.
Vahdet Ayaz ·
Hotel News
More than 2,000 hotels in Russia digitize check-in procedures
Russia’s Department for the Implementation of Projects in the Field of Tourism Activities announced that more than 2,000 hotels have switched to digital check-in procedures.
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Conferences & Meetings
Vietnam revises hotel ranking standards
Vietnam’s Ministry of Tourism announced that it has revised the standards used for hotel ranking at a conference held in Hanoi.
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Hotel News
AYANA Bali receives ASEAN Green Hotel Award
AYANA Bali has been awarded the ASEAN Green Hotel Award 2026-2028 for its efforts toward environmental responsibility and sustainable operations across Southeast Asia.
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Destination News
Dubai Awards Sustainable Tourism Stamp to 237 hotels
Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism announced that 237 hotels have been awarded the Dubai Sustainable Tourism Stamp.
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Industry News
Radisson Hotel Group announces 328-room hotel in Sydney
Radisson Hotel Group announced the 328-room Radisson RED Sydney Haymarket, which is planned to open in 2029.
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