MO expands in Malaysia with One&Only Johor rebrand, South Korea: The Next Luxury Frontier and more...

MO expands in Malaysia with One&Only Johor rebrand
Friday, 13th June 2025

Mandarin Oriental is delighted to announce its expansion in Malaysia with the upcoming rebranding of an exceptional resort and private residences on the country’s south-eastern coast of Desaru Coast, Johor.

Nestled amidst 128 acres of verdant rainforest and opening onto a pristine stretch of beach overlooking the South China Sea, the property is anticipated to join the Mandarin Oriental portfolio this month, ahead of a full rebranding in January 2026 as Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast >>

First-ever StudioRes hotel opens in Fort Myers, Florida
13 Jun 2025 : Two years after Marriott International revealed the concept, this milestone marks the midscale extended stay brand’s official debut, with over 40 more anticipated to open by the end of 2027 >>

New report on Samui hotels and tourism
12 Jun 2025 : Samui Tourism strengthened by 9% growth in air arrivals and 6% rise in cruise visitors and on the hotel front, occupancy peaked in January 2025 with an 8% year-on-year increase, while April saw marketwise average rates rise by up to 21% >>

CapitaLand Investment secures additional investor commitments for its fund
12 Jun 2025 : CapitaLand Investment has secured fresh capital commitments from new and existing institutional investors for its value-add lodging private fund, CapitaLand Ascott Residence Asia Fund II, CLARA II acquires prime mixed-use asset in Tokyo at over JPY30 billion with its co-investors >>

Europe hotel transaction news - June 12, 2025
12 Jun 2025 : Hotel news and transactions from around the European region: Schoeller acquires tower including Motel One Berlin Upper West, Victoria sells two Innside by Meliá hotels and more >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

South Korea: The Next Luxury Frontier
Thursday, 12th June 2025

So many places are overcrowded: Venice, Barcelona, and we must now add Kyoto to that list, as my own recent visit confirmed.

But one destination remains truly undiscovered by most American and European luxury travelers — despite its global status as a cultural and culinary heavyweight. I’m talking about South Korea >>

Why E.L.F. Acquiring Hailey Bieber's Rhode Is A Disruptive 'Match Made In Heaven'
Ever since E l f Beauty came on the scene, it’s been in the business of disrupting the beauty industry >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of June 11, 2025
Hyatt secures all regulatory approvals for Playa acquisition, Moxy debuts in Türkiye and more >>