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Hotel rates are projected to rise globally in 2027, albeit very moderately in cities such as Singapore.

Where APAC hotel rates are heading in 2027Seoul leads the rise, India stays hot and Singapore takes a more measured path

The 218-room LÈGACY Hanoi features heritage-inspired interiors, serviced apartments, a spa and skyline dining venues.

Fusion Hotels build a new Legacy in HanoiThe 218-key LÈGACY Hanoi blends Vietnamese design, serviced apartments and rooftop dining in the heart of the capital.

As artificial intelligence moves into hotel operations, hospitality companies are balancing efficiency and personalisation with reliability and human oversight. Note: this is a not a real hotel.

AI recommended a hotel that doesn’t exist. Now what?From fictional properties to practical applications, hospitality leaders are exploring how to make AI deliver real value...

Gorilla Heights Lodge in Uganda, a Newmark Hotels & Reserves property. Banyan Group is taking a majority stake in Cape Town-based Newmark under a “phased ownership structure”.

Banyan Group enters the African safari lodge marketThe company will make its safari debut with Ubuyu, a Banyan Tree Escape, in Tanzania following its aquisition of Newmark...

The First Cortina will open on Corso Italia in Cortina d’Ampezzo in early December 2026, following a full redesign by Studio Marincola Architects.

New luxury hotel opens with sweeping views of the DolomitesOpening in December, Pavilions Hotels & Resorts' new 76-room Cortina d’Ampezzo pairs Italian design with Zuma dining and REVĪVŌ...

Songtei Kyoto, Shangri-La Signatures will overlook Nijo Castle’s Kita Ote-mon, or Great North Gate, when it opens from late 2026. Photo Credit: Shangri-La Group.

Shangri-La brings its ultra-luxury Signatures brand to KyotoThe 77-key Songtei Kyoto will open in late 2026 opposite UNESCO-listed Nijo Castle.

Dine, sip and watch a film under the stars at Jimbaran Cinema, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay.

Movies under the stars launches at Four Seasons BaliMamma Mia! A new beachfront cinema combines sunset drinks, dining and headphone-only film screenings at Jimbaran Bay.

Island Shangri-La Hong Kong’s fairy garden kids room.

Family rooms are growing upAs children gain more influence over holiday decisions, hotels are turning guestrooms into destinations of their own.

Dusit Princess Ipoh has views over Perak Turf Club, a long-established centre for thoroughbred racing.

Dusit goes trackside in IpohNew 268-room hotel beside Perak Turf Club will combine city access, flexible event space and curated local experiences.

Growing up in hotels gave Carina Chorengel an early education in hospitality. Today, she brings those lessons to her role as senior vice president - commercial for Asia Pacific at Hyatt Hotels and Resorts.

Born into hospitality, built for leadership: Carina Chorengel's Hyatt storyFrom growing up in hotels to leading Hyatt across Asia Pacific, Carina Chorengel has built a career shaped by people, purpose...