Branded residences in Asia hit a record market, fashion and lifestyle brands entering real estate and more...

Branded residences in Asia hit a record market
Wednesday, 5th March 2025

Data from an Asia-based hospitality consultancy, shows that the market value of branded residential projects in Asia has hit a record US$26+ billion, with over 68,000 luxury units now available.

In the post-Covid-19 era, urban-locale branded residences take up 56% of the existing supply in Asia, and these luxury urban projects dominate the sector in terms of market value >>

Kimpton opens new luxury resort at the Costa del Sol
5 Mar 2025 : Kimpton opens Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella, reviving one of Spain’s most distinguished hotels, originally opened in 1962, Los Monteros set a benchmark in exceptional hospitality on Costa del Sol, becoming the first hotel in Spain to receive a Michelin Star >>

Hard Rock Hotel London, Ontario to open spring 2025
5 Mar 2025 : The Hard Rock Hotel in London, Ontario, part of Canada’s largest indoor entertainment complex, is now accepting reservations and will open in Spring 2025 >>

Middle East regional hospitality growth under the spotlight
5 Mar 2025 : New research from STR, produced on behalf of ATM reveals strong growth in the hospitality sector across the GCC region in 2024, the study outlines how government initiatives such as Saudi Vision 2030 >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Wellness Got Real. Did Your Marketing?
Wednesday, 5th March 2025

Let’s talk about wellness – and no, I’m not here to tout my favorite sleep meditation app or macro meal delivery service.

As someone who’s spent years watching brands navigate market shifts, I’ve never seen anything quite like what’s happening in the wellness space right now. Wellness isn’t a trend. It’s now a way of life reshaping how consumers think, buy, and live >>

Navigating New Dynamics in the New Year
The global hospitality industry stands at a pivotal moment of transformation reshaping the way hotels operate and engage >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of March 04, 2025
AHLA statement on reintroduction of Hotel Fees Transparency Act, Tourism update for Asia Pacific and more >>