Cruise tourism in Southeast Asia generates US$10B in total economic output, Capturing value of Chinese Mainland tourists and more...

Cruise tourism in Southeast Asia generates US$10B in total economic output
Friday, 1st May 2026

How to maximize hotel NOI is one of the most important questions for hotel owners, but requires more than cutting costs.

The most profitable hotels understand a critical distinction. Intelligent cost control protects profitability, while indiscriminate budget cuts erode it. The key is knowing which expenses to optimize and which to protect >>

Capturing value of Chinese Mainland tourists in Hong Kong and Macao
30 Apr 2026 : As cross‑border travel between Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong and Macao continues to normalise, the challenge for both cities has moved beyond simply restoring visitor volumes to monetising evolving travel patterns characterised by shorter stays, increased price sensitivity and more deliberate spending behaviour >>

Minor debuts its new Colbert Collection brand in Asia
1 May 2026 : Minor Hotels announces the signing of two new resort properties in Thailand in partnership with Rasa Group: Colbert Collection Koh Samui and Avani Koh Phangan >>

The Standard is coming to Austin
30 Apr 2026 : The Standard brand is set to debut its first Texas outpost with The Standard, Austin, opening Spring 2027 as a vibrant reimagining of the beloved South Congress Hotel >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

How Can Hotel Owners Maximize NOI Without Compromising Service?
Friday, 1st May 2026
How to maximize hotel NOI is one of the most important questions for hotel owners, but requires more than cutting costs >>

What Will Be the Impact of Agentic AI in Hospitality
What will be the impact: significant as the Internet or as insignificant as blockchain and the metaverse? >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of March 29, 2026
Major Asian airlines reporting surging demand on European routes, Shangri-La debuts a new hotel in South China and more >>