Japan

Bloomberg Intelligence doubts Thailand's 2025 tourism goals, citing a surge in Chinese flight cancellations and increased travel to Japan instead.

Developers in the Philippines are shifting focus to branded residences due to their growing market potential, with luxury villas and larger condos expected to dominate key areas like Bonifacio Global City, Cavite, Bohol, and Palawan.

India's organized hotel industry is set to exceed 3 million rooms by 2029, driven by religious tourism, rising incomes, infrastructure projects, and major airport developments.

Asset World Corp partnered with Melia Hotels International to open the 234-room Melia Pattaya Hotel as part of a 30 million baht investment in Pattaya, featuring eco-friendly development, job creation, and luxury amenities.

Japan’s booming tourism, driven by a weak yen and rising demand, has pushed hotel costs so high that even business travelers are priced out, prompting shifts to alternatives like Airbnb and further tax hikes in places like Kyoto.

Kyoto plans to introduce Japan's highest accommodation tax—up to 10,000 yen per night—by 2026 to curb overtourism and potentially double its annual revenue.

Australians are traveling internationally at record levels, with Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, China, and South Korea all seeing substantial year-over-year increases in visitor numbers.

OYO is rapidly expanding in Rajasthan, setting up a back office in Jaipur to support U.S. and European operations, with daily bookings of 1 lakh customers in India and overseas.

Marriott International is expanding its luxury portfolio with new brand extensions, experiential travel offerings, and over 260 properties in development, solidifying its leadership in high-end hospitality.

Rosewood Hotels is expanding globally in 2025 with new luxury properties in Japan, Mexico, Qatar, Amsterdam, and London, offering luxury accommodations, dining, and wellness experiences.