Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is set to expand its presence in Japan with the upcoming opening of Centara Life Namba Hotel Osaka in Q2 2026, marking the group’s second hotel in Japan following the successful debut of Centara Grand Hotel Osaka in 2023.
Sudamala Resorts Elevates Sustainable Tourism with Solar Power Integration and Coral Reef Restoration Programs
Sudamala Resorts, a collection of culturally grounded boutique resorts across Indonesia, continues to strengthen its commitment to sustainable tourism through integrated environmental initiatives that balance refined guest experiences with long-term ecological responsibility.
GCSTIMES Environmental Policy | Part 4: Raw Materials, Chemicals & Waste Management
Today, we continue our Environmental Policy series by focusing on Raw Materials, Chemicals, and Waste Management. As a sustainable hotel supplier serving global hotels and resorts, we are committed to responsible resource use and safe, circular operational practices that minimize environmental impact.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter – Week Ending 23 January 2026
Japan-based MIRARTH Real Estate Investment Corporation (“MIRARTH REIT”) has announced plans for the acquisition of the Tosei Hotel & Seminar Makuhari in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, from Japan-based Tosei Corporation for JPY4.725 billion, or approximately JPY34.5 million per key. The 137-key hotel, built in 1992, spans approximately 8,769 square metres (“sqm”)...
Cluster-Based Insights to Improve Hotel Direct Bookings
Conversion is one of the most important drivers of hotel performance, yet also one of the least understood. In the hotel context, conversion rate reflects the share of potential guests who move from browsing to actually completing a reservation. Although conversion matters across all channels, it is particularly critical for...
The Hidden Cost of Staying Lean: How Understaffing Burns Out Teams and Backfires Long Term
We’re all weathering the same storm, but too many organizations are doing it in boats with missing oars or worse, with crews rowing at double speed just to stay afloat. The “run lean” mantra has become a badge of honor in many industries, especially hospitality and residential management. Leaders praise...
The Spirit in the Machine
There was a time when continuity in hospitality lived in people.
Types of AI Agents: Definitions, Roles, and Examples
AI agents are moving from novelty to necessity. What began as simple automation and chat-based assistants is evolving into systems that observe their environment, decide what to do next and take action across real workflows. These agents execute jobs, call tools, update systems and influence decisions that once required human...
Oliver Hospitality adds The Nashville Reserve To Its Collection
Nashville-based Oliver Hospitality, a hospitality management and development company, has added two new properties to its collection: The Nashville Reserve and The Sarasota Modern, marking the brand’s first expansion into residential-style lodging and into the Florida market, respectively. Additional upcoming projects include the redevelopment of Hotel Aiken in Aiken, S.C....
Evolution Hospitality Selected to Manage Balfour Miami Beach
-Evolution Hospitality, a subsidiary of Aimbridge Hospitality that specializes in curating distinct lifestyle experiences and driving performance, today announced it has assumed management and operations of Balfour Miami Beach. The 82-room boutique Art Deco hotel is located in the exclusive South of Fifth (“SoFi”) neighborhood in Miami Beach, Florida, and...