Groundbreaking and Construction

Discovery World Corporation, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Lucky Cloud 9 Resort, Inc (LC9), and its property management company, Discovery Hospitality Corporation (DHC), makes its mark…

Chinese officials announced the completion of the first phase of the construction of the country’s second domestically-built large cruise ship on Wednesday, 15th January. 

Marriott Bonvoy just announced a series of highly anticipated hotel openings throughout the Greater Asia Pacific region in 2025. 

Accor Group reported record growth in 2024 for its brands Emblems, MGallery, and Sofitel.

The Westin Resort Nusa Dua revealed its recently renovated Premium Rooms and its exclusive Owner's Penthouse.

AYANA Villas and AYANA Resort are currently undergoing an ambitious renovation project that will elevate their luxury accommodations while honouring Balinese heritage and sustainability. 

Marina Bay Sands (MBS) will make an additional upfront payment of US$1 billion to the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) with regard to design revisions made to its upcoming expansion project,…

Japanese global hotel operator Hotel Okura Co, Ltd announced the conclusion of a new management agreement with Asset World Corporation (AWC), Thailand's leading integrated lifestyle real…

Global hospitality firm Accor announced the signing of its new luxury development Sofitel Diamond Crown Hai Phong in Vietnam.

Vietnam is slated to commence the construction of a new railway line from the northern port city of Haiphong to the Chinese border before the year ends.

Banyan Group Residences presents an innovative island lifestyle concept with the launch of Laguna Beach Residences Bayside. 

Pullman Danang Beach Resort revealed its newly renovated grand ballroom and Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) facilities, marking a vibrant new chapter for the resort…

Luxury villa rental and management firm Elite Havens announced that it will be the exclusive management and marketing partner for the new Ao Yon Beach Villas development in Ao Yon Bay,…

Sun Group signed an agreement with global hospitality firm Accor’s Ennismore to bring the world-renowned luxury brand Rixos to Hon Thom island, Phu Quoc.

The Ascott Limited and Japanese real estate firm Tokyo Tatemono Co Ltd announced their strategic partnership to launch SEN/KA TOKYO by The Crest Collection.

Tourism Fiji celebrates a headline year for visitor numbers, welcoming a record 822,253 visitors between January and October 2024.

Radisson Hotel Group announced an important new dual signing in Phuket that introduces Radisson and Radisson Blu branded resorts to Layan Beach, a beautiful stretch of sand on this idyllic…

Silaki Island in the northern Philippine province of Pangasinan has been tagged as the country’s next go-to sustainable tourism destination.

The Banyan Group announced that it is putting up nine exclusive new Banyan Tree-branded townhomes for sale.

Cathay offers its congratulations to Hong Kong International Airport ahead of the  commissioning of the Three-Runway System, which will mark a new phase of  growth and development for the…

Dagupan, Pangasinan in the Northern Philippines formally broke ground for a new museum celebrating the lives and work of National Artists Victorio Edades and Salvador Bernal, both of whom…

Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) held a formal groundbreaking ceremony for its highly anticipated new waterfront lifestyle development.

Zenmaya Oceanfront Phuket, Trademark Collection by Wyndham announced the successful completion of the first phase of its solar panel installation.

Pratt & Whitney and Air New Zealand recently hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a US$150 million, 14,000 square metre expansion of its Christchurch Engine Centre. 

Hoiana Resort & Golf officially opened its new Hoiana Pickleball Court which features eight premium indoor and outdoor courts. 

The Bali International Convention Centre in Nusa Dua recently announced the completion of its extensive renovations.

Queenstown Airport announced that a NZ$23 million airfield safety project has commenced on its main runway.

Perth Airport partnered with Accor, Australia’s largest hotel operator, to operate the first  hotel on the airport estate under the Pullman Hotels & Resorts brand. 

Regent Seven Seas Cruises commenced construction on the Seven Seas Prestige, a ship that will soon transcend what we currently consider cruise luxury.

Construction is well underway on the new Quest Bairnsdale in Dalmahoy Street, with the AU$40 million mixed-use property on track for opening by June or July of next year.

DoubleDragon held a topping-off ceremony for its 548-key Hotel101-Cebu Mactan Airport.

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan appointed leaders to drive the development of the Gelephu Mindfulness City.

Wellness-centric residential community Tri Vananda recently began construction of the exclusive Health Resort by Clinique La Prairie.

The Indonesian government is gearing up to implement its Bali development moratorium some time this month.

Princess Cruises held a traditional maritime float-out ceremony for its second Sphere-class vessel, the Star Princess, which is set to debut in the fall of 2025.

The Department of Tourism announced that it is setting up a new tourist rest area, this time in the town of Patikul, Sulu in Mindanao. 

Nobu Hospitality and Thai integrated lifestyle real-estate group Asset World Corporation (AWC) officially broke ground for the The Plaza Athénée Nobu Hotel and Spa Bangkok at the East…

Banyan Group announced the opening of Banyan Tree Yangcheng Lake, Garrya Yangcheng Lake, and Garrya Xianju, three new resorts, catering to a diverse range of travellers.

Senior executives from Sands China Ltd led a group of 20 brand ambassadors on a visit to Jiangxi Province's Xiushui County as it formally handed over the Aoyi Primary School on Tuesday, 10th…

The Kayon Hotels & Resorts announced the expansion of its portfolio through the soon-to-rise The Kayon Villas Tirta Gangga. 

Fiji Gateway Hotel announced the construction of a new two-storey accommodation building, designed to cater to the increasing demand from travellers transiting through Nadi.

Aman began construction of Aman at Sea, its joint venture with Cruise Saudi, with a ceremonial keel-laying at the T Mariotti shipyard in San Giorgio di Nogaro, Italy.

Cross Hotels & Resorts signed a two-hotel Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) with Yutthaporn Development, specifically for the Cross Vibe Bangkok Srinakarin and the Lumen Bangkok…