By Marcus Tan
Hong Kong-based writer covering hotel groups, brand expansions and the changing economics of the global hotel business.
Meliá Aurea Nha Trang opens as oceanfront retreat on Vietnam's coast
Meliá Aurea Nha Trang opened on 12 August 2026, adding 207 rooms and suites to Vietnam's central coast. The resort features The Level, three
Cloudbeds links hoteliers directly to Meta's Muse AI travel agent
Cloudbeds has integrated its property management system with Meta's Muse AI agent, allowing hotels to receive direct bookings with live rate
Hotel101 enters Egypt with 750-room Cairo West property
Hotel101 Global signs deal for Hotel101-Cairo West, a 750-room property near the Giza Pyramids. The project, valued at US$102 million, is sl
Sound healing and longevity reshape Asia's luxury wellness travel
Wellness tourism spending hit US$893.9 billion in 2024, with 9.1% annual growth projected. Asia's hotels are competing on sound healing, lon
Adina Hobart debuts with Tasmanian-inspired design and apartment-style stays
Adina Hobart has opened, completing the brand's Australian footprint. The property features Tasmanian-inspired interiors, apartment-style ro
Saudi Arabia greenlights $1.8B in hotel projects ahead of Expo 2030
Saudi Arabia has approved 19 hospitality projects worth $1.8 billion, adding over 3,000 hotel rooms and 17,000 jobs. The first batch under t
Park Hyatt Phu Quoc to debut in Vietnam in December 2026
Park Hyatt Phu Quoc will open in December 2026, marking the brand's Vietnam debut. The 65-hectare resort features 114 rooms, 54 villas, and
Accor Plus research reshapes ALL Accor+ Explorer loyalty programme
Accor Plus has overhauled its ALL Accor+ Explorer loyalty scheme following a year-long study of 7,078 travellers across 11 markets. The rese
Radisson Hotel Group Extends Manchester Airport Lease to 2035
Radisson Hotel Group has extended its lease for the Radisson Blu Hotel at Manchester Airport until 2035, with an option to 2045. The move se
Florie's at Four Seasons Palm Beach unveils wine dinner series
Florie's by Mauro Colagreco at Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach will host a wine dinner series from October 2026 to May 2027. The series featu
Sono Hotels & Resorts Asia signs Bali management deal for Seminyak property
Sono Hotels & Resorts Asia has signed a management agreement with PT Drupadi Management to open the 225-room Sono Moon Bali Seminyak in earl
Hilton names five GMs to lead Asia Pacific luxury expansion
Hilton has appointed five general managers to lead its luxury and lifestyle expansion across Asia Pacific. The new properties include Waldor