Niseko tourism and market overview, AC Hotels by Marriott debuts in the Philippines and more...

Niseko tourism and market overview
Monday, 12th January 2026

Emerging submarkets such as Hanazono and Niseko Village are driving residential market expansion, as the entry of international brands and long-term capital inflows continue to reshape Niseko’s development landscape.

Infrastructure investment continues to reinforce the destination’s long-term fundamentals, with projects such as the Hokkaido Shinkansen extension and New Chitose’s business jet terminal expected to further elevate Niseko’s accessibility and profile among international investors >>

Infinitude Hospitality announces its first signing in the South Pacific
12 Jan 2026 : Infinitude Hospitality is thrilled to announce its first signing in the South Pacific, New Caledonia >>

AC Hotels by Marriott debuts in the Philippines
11 Jan 2026 : AC Hotels by Marriott announced the opening of AC Hotel by Marriott Manila, which marks the lifestyle brand's debut in the Philippines >>

Schengen is the key to freedom of travel in Europe
9 Jan 2026 : 60 Years of Stories: ITB Berlin reflects on milestones in global travel history – such as the 1985 Schengen Agreement, which has enabled free, borderless travel in Europe since 1995 >>

Global cooperation is showing resilience
9 Jan 2026 : The Global Cooperation Barometer 2026 reveals strong pressures on multilateral institutions are causing global cooperation to evolve rather than retreat >>

Eastern Thailand plays a significant role in Thailand’s tourism economy
9 Jan 2026 : The region benefits from its coastal and island destinations, close proximity to Bangkok, surrounding industrial zones, and its position as a key domestic and cross-border travel corridor >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

2026: A Year To Stand Out, Stay Open and Fight One Battle After Another
Monday, 12th January 2026

When did the world become such a stage where everyone is an actor in their own movie? While everyone was traipsing round the world during the holiday season, I stayed home and watched the world go by, in posts, reels, streams and stories >>

Beginning of a New Era for Europe’s Spas
In 1995, the European Spas Association was founded in Brussels – a milestone that fundamentally changed what European spa and health resorts stand for >>

The New Economics of Hospitality
The Middle East and Africa remain among the most dynamic frontiers for hospitality investment, three trends stand out: ESG, AI, and value creation >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of January 08, 2026
Rising travel costs reshape how Americans travel in 2026, City of London approves 180-key office-to-hotel conversion and more >>