Hilton opens 9,000th hotel, raising a glass to China’s wine market and more...

Hilton opens 9,000th hotel
Thursday, 16th October 2025

Hilton announced it has reached the milestone of 9,000 hotels globally, representing nearly three openings per day since reaching 8,000 hotels just a year ago.

Hilton has continued to grow rapidly in the United States and reaching 1,000 properties trading across the Asia Pacific region, as well as 1,000 across Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Announcing plans to grow Hilton’s presence tenfold in India, triple its African portfolio, quadruple its portfolio in Saudi Arabia and exceed 250 luxury and lifestyle hotels in the Asia Pacific region >>

Wyndham and Worldwide Hotels strengthen partnership with upcoming Days Inn by Wyndham Singapore
16 Oct 2025 : Signing ceremony marks the addition of Days Inn to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ growing portfolio in Singapore and underscores Worldwide Hotels’ continued investment in delivering quality stays for global travellers >>

Europe hotel transaction news - October 16, 2025
16 Oct 2025 : Hotel news and transactions from around the European region: BKA Group acquires Nova Hotel Amsterdam, Percassi acquires Hotel NH Orio al Serio in Italy and more >>

Oxford Street reimagined: 25hours Hotel The Olympia opens its doors
15 Oct 2025 : Oxford Street, long the heart of Sydney’s cultural and creative life, is entering a bold new chapter and the opening of 25hours Hotel The Olympia marks the rebirth of one of the city’s most iconic addresses >>

ITB Asia 2025 expands to five halls
15 Oct 2025 : Asia’s leading travel trade show opens with record participation: 1,500 top buyers (7% increase compared to 2024), five halls, and the most diverse regional representation to date, including stronger Central Asia, largest-ever Africa presence, growing Indian states, and an expanded Singapore Zone >>

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Raising a Glass to China’s Wine Market
Thursday, 16th October 2025

As wine consumption in Europe declines, Asia is picking up the baton and in particular, Chinese consumers are importing a growing volume of wines from around the world. But little is known about how country of origin influences their decisions >>

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