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Asia Pacific capital tracker 2026 outlook
Tuesday, 20th January 2026

Conviction over caution: Strong year-end sets optimistic tone for 2026, return of REIT debuts signals improving liquidity outlook.

Most markets benefited from improving conditions, with broad economic growth, and rate cutting cycles while the easing of tariff concerns has helped support renewed investor sentiment >>

Rotana to develop premium residences on Al Reem Island
20 Jan 2026 : Royal Development Holding announced the signing of an agreement with Rotana to develop new premium residential towers on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, under the Rotana Residences brand >>

IHG to scale presence in India
20 Jan 2026 : The company had another year of record signings in 2025, introduced its new mainstream brand, Garner, to the market and is set to debut its Luxury & Lifestyle brand, Vignette Collection early this year >>

US Travel welcomes introduction of VISIT USA Act to restore Brand USA funding
20 Jan 2026 : The VISIT USA Act, introduced in Congress Wednesday, would restore critical funding to Brand USA as the nation prepares to host a decade of global events including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, America 250 and the 2028 Summer Olympics >>

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The 11 Travel and Hospitality Trends That Will Shape 2026
Tuesday, 20th January 2026

In 2026 the fight for bookings will be fiercer than ever: Travel and hospitality businesses must now win over a more discerning, AI-armed traveler, while contending with an unstable global economy.

These external pressures are already impacting travel demand and moulding traveler behavior. Consumers remain highly motivated to travel but they are becoming more cautious >>

The Impact of AI on Hotel Labor Is All About Continuous Quick Wins
AI: every vendor is saying they’re doing it, despite genuine AI-based functionality development and implementation that’s happening under the hood, most of what’s currently available is far short of the omnipotent promises that salespersons are making >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of January 19, 2026
The future of luxury is personal, Marriott to add more than 2,700 hotel rooms in Saudi Arabia and more >>