Wyndham to add 20 Microtel hotels to China portfolio

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts plans to open 20 new Microtel by Wyndham hotels in key cities and emerging destinations across China by the end of 2022.

Since making its debut in China in late 2019 as a midscale brand, Microtel by Wyndham has grown to a collection of six hotels, including locations in Hangzhou, Hefei, Guiyang, Kunming, Lijiang and Tianjin.

New properties in Tianjin and Kunming contribute to the nationwide expansion of Microtel

The most recent additions to this nationwide portfolio were Microtel […]

APAC’s tourism recovery continues to lag behind other regions

International tourism enjoyed signs of rebound in June and July 2021 as some destinations eased travel restrictions and the global vaccination rollout advanced in many parts of the world.

According to the latest edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, an estimated 54 million tourists crossed international borders in July 2021, down 67 per cent from the same month in 2019, but the strongest results since April 2020.

The Asia-Pacific region recorded a 95 per cent drop in international arrivals in the […]

Marriott widens South Asian footprint with 22 new signings

Marriott International has signed 22 new hotel agreements in South Asia – comprising India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Nepal – in the past 18 months, expecting to add more than 2,700 rooms to its portfolio.

“In a highly unpredictable year, these signings are a testament to Marriott International’s resilience and agility in driving strong growth within a hospitality landscape that continues to evolve,” commented Rajeev Menon, president, Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China), Marriott International. “It is a sign […]

Hotel Indigo Bandung Dago Pakar to Open 2024 in Indonesia

IHG Hotels & Resorts and PT Hotel Dago Pakar extend their partnership in Indonesia with a second hotel – Hotel Indigo Bandung Dago Pakar – following the success of InterContinental Bandung Dago Pakar.

Scheduled to open in 2024, the 275-room Hotel Indigo Bandung Dago Pakar will be located in the Dago neighbourhood, in the northern region of Bandung.

As with every Hotel Indigo property, it will draw on the story of its local area to inspire all aspects of its design, décor […]

Club Med expands in Asia Pacific

The Club Med Borneo Kata Kinabalu resort is set to open in 2023.

As part of a global expansion plan of 16 resorts by 2023, Club Med will be focusing on Asia Pacific (APAC) in the coming five years, and are looking for partners specifically within Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Philippines.

Demonstrating confidence in APAC, eight resorts are slated for opening in China by 2023, including Club Med Lijiang which opened this September.

Another destination on the radar is Malaysia. Club Med Borneo […]

Hyatt brings Park Hyatt brand to Changsha

Hyatt has collaborated with The Wharf (Holdings) to open a new Park Hyatt hotel in Changsha, the capital of Hunan province, marking the luxury brand’s entry into Central China.

Slated to open in 2023, Park Hyatt Changsha will be situated in the heart of the city within the Changsha IFS, a mixed-use development housing a shopping mall, two towers with office space and two luxury hotels.

Park Hyatt Changsha will form part of the premium commercial complex Changsha IFS

Expected to occupy levels […]