Southeast Asia’s hotel markets shift focus as growth cools, insights tracking the future-defining trends and more...

Southeast Asia’s hotel markets shift focus as growth cools
Tuesday, 8th July 2025

Southeast Asia’s hotel performance is showing signs of a reset, after years of dependable growth in destinations like Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia, newer markets such as Phnom Penh, Manila, and Hanoi are beginning to outpace their regional neighbors in year-on-year growth.

The shift signals a new chapter for investors and operators who are keeping a close eye on performance margins and demand dynamics in the region >>

'Tourism in Focus': Monthly insights tracking the future-defining trends in tourism
8 Jul 2025 : PATA has released the first edition of Tourism in Focus, a new series of monthly publications designed to capture key tourism trends and developments across the Asia Pacific region and present such crucial information in a concise, accessible format >>

IHG expands Garner brand in Kansai, Japan
8 Jul 2025 : IHG announced an agreement with Taisei Yuraku Real Estate and Pacifica Hotels to open a 103-room hotel to IHG’s newest mainstream conversion brand, Garner, expanding the brand’s footprint into the much-loved city of Kyoto >>

WTTC statement on anti-tourism protests
8 Jul 2025 : Travel & Tourism brings significant economic benefits, not just for large travel corporations, but for local businesses and small companies that supply them >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

What the Rise and Fall of Salt Bae Teaches Us About F&B Guest Experience
Tuesday, 8th July 2025

Delivering a memorable guest experience in food and beverage (F&B) outlets goes beyond serving good food; it requires excellence across four core pillars: Product, Place, Team, and Service.

These pillars are what transform one-time visits into lasting loyalty. And when one weakens, even the most viral brand can fall. Let’s explore how these principles create success >>

Luxury’s Luster Fades As Consumers’ Emotional Disconnect Deepens
The personal luxury goods market faces a decline of up to 5% this year as consumer enthusiasm wanes, according to the latest projections from Bain and Company in association with Altagamma >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of July 07, 2025
'The Intentional Traveler' report unveils evolving behaviors among high-net-worth travelers across APAC, JdV by Hyatt Brand debuts in the Caribbean and more >>