Higher visitor spending signals Singapore’s continued appeal as premier travel destination, Infinitude Hospitality expands team to drive growth in the Middle East and more...

Higher visitor spending signals Singapore’s continued appeal as premier travel destination
Wednesday, 25th February 2026

Singapore's tourism sector showed steady growth in 2025, with tourism receipts (TR) reaching S$24 billion in the first three quarters, a 6,5% increase from 2024, and the highest TR recorded for this period.

International visitor arrivals to Singapore in 2025 reached 16.9 million, representing a 2.3% growth compared to 2024, with Mainland China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia and India forming the top five markets >>

Infinitude Hospitality expands leadership team to drive growth across the Middle East
25 Feb 2026 : Infinitude Hospitality, a leading independent third-party hotel management and hospitality advisory firm operating across Asia and the Middle East, bolsters its executive team to accelerate across the Middle Eastern region >>

Thailand Hotel Investment Guide 2026
25 Feb 2026 : The Thailand Hotel Investment Guide 2026 provides a comprehensive review of tourism demand dynamics, hotel performance trends, key destination insights, infrastructure catalysts, the hotel investment lending landscape, sustainability implications, and legal considerations shaping Thailand’s hospitality investment environment >>

IHG marks fourth deal for the Garner brand in India
25 Feb 2026 : IHG® Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a franchise agreement for Garner Bhiwadi, continuing the rapid rollout of its newest midscale conversion brand in India >>

Rare Investment Opportunity: Luxury glamping resort near Tokyo
25 Feb 2026 : We are currently seeking an investor or buyer for a high-end luxury glamping resort located approximately 90 minutes by car from central Tokyo >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Is Luxury Travel Really Built For Humans?
Wednesday, 25th February 2026

Luxury prides itself on intuitive service: anticipating what a guest needs before the guest articulates it — or even knows they need it, but there is one area where the industry consistently falls short: accessibility >>

RevPAR vs. NetRevPAR: Why Your Most Popular Metric is Misleading
It is a scenario every hotel leader has witnessed: It is the first week of the month, and the Revenue Manager walks into the meeting with good news: 'We did it, RevPAR is up 5% year-over-year and we beat the compset' >>

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