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The world's biggest hotel development story isn't in the U.S. or Europe — it's in Asia-Pacific.
I connected with Bruce Ford, SVP at Lodging Econometrics, to break down the data behind the region's record-setting pipeline growth — from China's near–million-room surge to luxury expansion across Indonesia and Thailand.
We examine the factors shaping this boom on #NoVacancyNews, including how master franchise deals, soft brand launches, and Western brand expansion are redefining the region, while construction delays from the pandemic are now converting into a flood of new openings.
👋 Special thanks to Actabl — Actabl gives you the power to profit. Visit Actabl.com.
Key Insights📈 China alone accounts for nearly a million rooms in the pipeline 🏨 Western brands like Marriott, Hilton, and Wyndham are fueling growth 🤝 Master franchise agreements accelerating large-scale expansion 🏗️ Pandemic-delayed projects now entering the market 🌆 Thailand, Indonesia, and Singapore emerging as regional hubs 💡 New secondary cities in China ready for brand entry 🏝️ Luxury and resort development thriving in destinations like Bali
Asia-Pacific is officially the engine of global hotel growth — and the next five years will be massive.
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The world's biggest hotel development story isn't in the U.S. or Europe — it's in Asia-Pacific.
I connected with Bruce Ford, SVP at Lodging Econometrics, to break down the data behind the region's record-setting pipeline growth — from China's near–million-room surge to luxury expansion across Indonesia and Thailand.
We examine the factors shaping this boom on #NoVacancyNews, including how master franchise deals, soft brand launches, and Western brand expansion are redefining the region, while construction delays from the pandemic are now converting into a flood of new openings.
👋 Special thanks to Actabl — Actabl gives you the power to profit. Visit Actabl.com.
Key Insights📈 China alone accounts for nearly a million rooms in the pipeline 🏨 Western brands like Marriott, Hilton, and Wyndham are fueling growth 🤝 Master franchise agreements accelerating large-scale expansion 🏗️ Pandemic-delayed projects now entering the market 🌆 Thailand, Indonesia, and Singapore emerging as regional hubs 💡 New secondary cities in China ready for brand entry 🏝️ Luxury and resort development thriving in destinations like Bali
Asia-Pacific is officially the engine of global hotel growth — and the next five years will be massive.

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