Ennismore continues Asia growth with the signing of 25hours Hotel in Bangkok, US market pulse: August 2026 and more...

Ennismore continues Asia growth with the signing of 25hours Hotel in Bangkok
Wednesday, 2nd September 2026

Landing in Siam, 25hours Hotel Bangkok will turn the city’s energy into a bold new playground for locals and travellers alike.

Ennismore, in partnership with Central Pattana, a Thailand listed real estate developer and a key subsidiary of Central Group, announces the signing of 25hours Hotel Bangkok, the brand’s first property in Thailand, set in the heart of one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic and culturally charged cities.

Scheduled to open in Q1 2029 as part of CenTRal cENtrAL, Bangkok’s landmark new mixed-use destination, the hotel will introduce 25hours’ distinctive approach to playful luxury to one of the city’s most exciting new urban developments >>

US market pulse: August 2026
1 Sep 2026 : This summer has been strong for the US hotel sector, with weekly RevPAR gains averaging near 8% in June and early July, cooling slightly into 6% to 7% in August >>

Meliá Hotels continues its expansion in Vietnam
2 Sep 2026 : A new oceanfront retreat by Meliá Hotels & Resorts brings Mediterranean soul, Spanish passion for service and panoramic sea views to one of Vietnam's most beloved coastal destinations >>

Business travelers reveal the lengths they’ll go to for a little downtime
1 Sep 2026 : New research finds hotel rooms have become one of the few places travelers can truly switch off - underscoring the role of Hyatt’s Essentials portfolio in delivering the comforts business travelers value most >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Beyond the Brand Premium: Assessing Value in Branded Residences
Tuesday, 1st September 2026

The strongest projects rely on early strategic decisions that remain grounded in data-driven analyses and market intel that can support developers, investors, and lenders throughout the development life cycle.

In branded residential development, buyers are often asked to make purchasing decisions years before construction is complete. As a result, reliability and confidence in a project's execution can become just as important as location, design, or amenities >>

US Hotel Development Cost Survey 2026
Despite this improving backdrop, hotel construction remains constrained by the same forces that have weighed on the development pipeline for several years: elevated costs of debt and equity capital, along with construction costs that have continued to rise even as broader inflation has cooled >>

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