Hotels

Luxury hotel collection Design Hotels looks to Apac for growth, adding four hotels in Greater China to its stable

The Berlin-headquartered collection adds more than 14 hotels in the Asia-Pacific region in 2025, accounting for about 28% of its growth

Singapore's tourism receipts have already exceeded pre-pandemic levels, reaching S$29.8 billion in 2024 – 7.6% higher than in 2019.
OUTLOOK 2026

Singapore’s 2026 visitor arrivals may fall short of pre-Covid levels, but tourist spending should keep rising: observers

Growth in tourism receipts will be fuelled by Mice visitors, alongside rising demand for wellness, medical services and experiential offerings

Kiong, who has held senior roles in luxury hotels, will step down as managing director of Far East Hospitality on Dec 31.

Far East Hospitality’s Arthur Kiong looks back on 4 decades in the hotel industry 

He says the sector has provided him with more opportunities than he dared to dream of

“If you’re determined to be independent, you need to have a more diversified revenue base, customer base and everything else,” says Ho Kwon Ping, founder and executive chairman, Banyan Group.
THE LEADERSHIP PLAYBOOK

‘We survived to 100’: Ho Kwon Ping on Banyan Group’s homecoming with Mandai resort

It is looking at potential conversions under its Dhawa brand in Singapore and acquisitions of small management companies

The Pan Pacific London boasts a winning combination of sleek elegance and Singaporean hospitality.
TRAVEL

A Singapore haven in London’s Square Mile

Pan Pacific London redefines understated luxury in the city’s financial district-turned-newest lifestyle destination

Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay, Singapore's green spaces, sustainable-led food options and eco-forward team activities offer a more considered setting for corporate events.
BRANDED CONTENT

Team bonding, meetings and celebrations: Reset and refocus in this nature-inspired MICE destination

Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay, Singapore offers companies a refreshing alternative with sustainable and eco-friendly venues, menus and programming that bring teams closer

Holiday Inn London on Kensington High Street is freehold with 706 rooms, and is located a 15-minute walk from exhibition centre Olympia London.

CDL unit buys Holiday Inn London for £280 million

The hotel has high occupancy rates of more than 97% for the nine months ended September

Soil Nihanbashi has a rooftop garden where guests can hang out.
TRAVEL

Going local – hotels ramp up efforts to curate community experiences

As travellers become more demanding, ‘post-experiential hospitality’ is fast becoming an industry catchphrase