Hotels

Thai hotel empire weighs US$1 billion Reit, unit IPO to cut debt

Minor International will sell 14 hotels in Europe and Thailand into the Reit, which will be listed in Singapore in H2

Anthony Tyler, area vice-president of operations at Mandarin Oriental, says the region can expect more resort and urban hotel openings.

Mandarin Oriental sees potential in South-east Asia to more than double its global footprint

This follows the opening of its first regional resort in Desaru Coast, where the group also plans to develop branded residences

Hilton Worldwide sold the property in 2014 to Anbang Insurance Group, a reinsurance firm based in China, for US$1.95 billion.

Waldorf Astoria’s Chinese owners plan to sell iconic New York City hotel: report

Move comes months after it reopened following a multibillion-dollar overhaul

Leaders from Symphony International, Destination Resorts and Hotels, and Mandarin Oriental at the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast.

Mandarin Oriental launches its first South-east Asian resort in Desaru Coast

Set within nearly 52 hectares of rainforest, the property has 44 suites and a four-bedroom pool villa

Hilton has teamed up with UOL to develop NoMad Singapore, a luxury lifestyle hotel.
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China and India key to Hilton’s expansion in Asia-Pacific luxury travel market

The hotel group is growing its presence in Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam with new openings this year and next

Marina Bay Sands' revenue is up 41% at US$1.6 billion, including a 52% jump in casino revenue to US$1.2 billion.

MBS Q4 earnings surpass S$1 billion to set new record

The property still has potential to keep growing, says parent company LVS

Tong Yan, managing director of New Vision, said the 15 Enggor Street property is meant for "long-term legacy purposes".

Steel tycoon You Zhenhua’s New Vision takes over 15 Enggor Street project

The hospitality development, operated by The Ascott, will be completed in Q4 2029

The Fifa World Cup is expected to bring more than 1.2 million visitors to the New York, New Jersey region, according to a report.

New York City bans hidden hotel fees ahead of World Cup tourist influx

The new rule bars hotels from charging mandatory resort, destination or service fees

RWS CEO Lee Shi Ruh in one of the suites at The Laurus hotel, which opened in 2025. The IR will open two new hotels with a total of 700 rooms in 2030.

From accountant to IR chief: RWS CEO on why she wants to create ‘a new first impression’

Genting veteran Lee Shi Ruh is leading the massive transformation of the Sentosa integrated resort