Hotels

Plastic bag shortages, WFH, pricier wine: The Iran conflict is rippling through the economy

The war is disrupting key trade and supply channels, affecting soft commodities and other sectors

MBS has helped in branding Singapore. The Moshe Safdie-designed integrated resort is a widely recognised landmark of the Republic globally.
HOCK LOCK SIEW

Does foreign ownership matter? Marina Bay Sands’ success benefits Singapore greatly

It’s Singapore’s time to shine in drawing premium visitors, as tourism mega hits drive economic growth and create jobs

Tourism accounts for about one-fifth of Thailand’s economy and a prolonged slowdown would hit a sector still recovering from the pandemic.

Luxury hotels in Thailand cut prices as war keeps tourists away

Thai residents and expatriates can now snap up prices up to 70% off at five-star properties

Coliwoo is offering the option to purchase the assets individually, or acquire the entire portfolio.

LHN’s co-living spinoff Coliwoo eyes sale of 7 freehold assets for S$218.5 million

The portfolio consists of commercial units, serviced apartments, a hotel and student hostels

Park Hotel Clarke Quay was wound up by the court in November 2021.

Ascendas Hospitality Reit loses S$6.2 million hotel refurbishment claim against Park Hotel liquidators

The Reit, which is now part of CapitaLand Ascott Trust, may still refile the claim with supporting income documents

India’s US$5.69 billion event and exhibition market is forecast to grow to US$9.04 billion by 2031, according to Mordor Intelligence.

As live events boom, India’s hotels ride the experience economy

Beyond music, cricket and other big-ticket sporting events are fuelling sharp, multi-day spikes in demand

Leela has 23 hotels across India, including properties under development, and plans to expand to at least 35 hotels over the next five to seven years.

India’s Leela Palaces pins fiscal 2027 growth on luxury room shortage, affluent demand

The supply of luxury hotel rooms is limited at around 30,000 keys in the world’s most populous country, according to its CEO

Five-star hotels have recorded the steepest increase, with average rates 87% higher than in 2025.

Five-star hotels lead price increases in Milan during Winter Olympics

Ticket prices running into several hundred euros put the events out of reach for many

Josh Niland, the Australian chef behind the seafood-centric FYSH at The Singapore Edition hotel.
FOOD & DRINK

Celebrity chefs ‘disappear’ from Singapore hotels after high-profile debuts

Aussie chef Josh Niland is the latest to leave, at the end of his contract with Singapore Edition hotel