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Minor Hotels has unveiled a new chapter for Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel following a USD 50 million renovation and expansion. The landmark project combines preserved Thai heritage with contemporary design, upgraded facilities and new luxury experiences. Located on Rajadamri Road in central Bangkok, the hotel has welcomed international visitors and distinguished personalities for more than
Vietnam’s hospitality industry has strong growth momentum, supported by record visitor demand, artificial intelligence and extensive transport investment. However, service, access and environmental gaps could prevent the country from realising its full tourism potential. Vietnam welcomed more than 21 million international visitors during 2025, strengthening its position within Southeast Asia. The expansion creates opportunities for
France is emerging at the forefront of Europe’s luxury countryside hotel boom as vineyards, historic estates and rural communities become premium tourism destinations. Burgundy is gaining particular momentum through new château hotels and wine-focused retreats. However, similar expansion is unfolding across Tuscany, Portugal’s Alentejo and Douro regions, inland Mallorca, Andalusia and the Greek islands. The
Hilton will expand into one of Western Sydney’s fastest-growing urban centres with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Parramatta, a 100-room hotel scheduled for the final quarter of 2028. The property will form part of Deicorp Group’s Cosmopolitan mixed-use development on the park-side boundary of Parramatta’s central business district. The wider project will combine the
The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp is transforming luxury wildlife tourism through a professional photography experience featuring advanced Canon cameras, specialist instruction and post-safari editing support. Available to guests of different experience levels, the programme helps visitors capture the Masai Mara’s wildlife and landscapes with equipment designed for challenging safari conditions. The camp’s on-site Photography
Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward is preparing sweeping restrictions on short-term rentals as resident complaints rise amid strong international tourism demand. The proposed overhaul could remove approximately 2,000 registered properties from one of Japan’s most popular visitor districts. Japan Tourism Agency data showed 3,775 registered short-term rental properties in Shinjuku as of July 15. This gives the
IHG Hotels & Resorts is strengthening its position in Greater China’s growing concert tourism market. The hospitality group is connecting hotel stays with live entertainment, transport, dining, cultural discovery and loyalty rewards. Its evolving strategy responds to travellers who increasingly build entire trips around concerts and other major events. These visitors need more than tickets.
Bengaluru’s fast-changing dining scene has gained a new vegetarian destination with the arrival of Druma, a 60-seat restaurant built around authentic flavours, ingredient quality and understated luxury. Located in Jayanagar, the restaurant occupies approximately 2,100 square feet and introduces what its team describes as “humble dining.” The idea rejects unnecessary spectacle while giving vegetables, grains,
Cuba’s tourism industry is confronting a severe downturn as international arrivals collapse, hotel operations contract and infrastructure difficulties weaken the visitor experience. The country recorded 419,863 international visitors between January and July 2026, according to figures attributed to Cuba’s National Office of Statistics and Information. This represents a dramatic contraction in one of the island’s
Malaysia’s hospitality market will gain a new internationally branded property when Dusit Princess Ipoh opens on 1 October 2026, strengthening accommodation choices in Perak’s heritage-rich capital. The 268-room upper-midscale hotel will introduce Dusit’s Thai-inspired hospitality to Ipoh while highlighting the destination’s Malaysian culture, celebrated cuisine and limestone landscapes. Located beside the Perak Turf Club, the
Vietnam’s hotel industry is entering a critical period as artificial intelligence, sustainable development and competition for skilled workers reshape hospitality operations. Insights shared at the Vietnam Hotel Innovation Summit highlighted a central challenge for the sector. Hotels must embrace useful technology without weakening the human relationships that define memorable guest experiences. Hospitality professional James presented
The Sunshine Hotel & Suites is introducing a refreshed hospitality experience near Grand Cayman’s Seven Mile Beach. The renewed offering combines boutique accommodation, extended-stay convenience and access to selected amenities at a neighbouring luxury resort. Refreshed suites, fully equipped kitchens and upgraded leisure facilities form the foundation of the hotel’s transformation. Guests can also use
