August 2026 Edition
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AUGUST 2026 EDITION
Hospitality Business • Hotels • Investment • Technology • Tourism
COVER STORY
David Cumming
Regional General Manager, Indochina, The Ascott Limited (Ascott)
Market Dynamics & Strategic Growth
Accelerating Growth in Vietnam
Following Hotelier Indonesia’s recent coverage of Ascott’s signing of nine new properties comprising more than 3,200 units in the first half of 2026—its fastest growth pace in Vietnam to date, David Cumming discusses the market dynamics, strategic priorities and growth opportunities shaping Ascott’s expansion across the country.
HOTEL MARKET & INVESTMENT
01 — China Hotel Pipeline 2026: 1,131 New Hotels Forecast
China's hotel construction pipeline reaches 3,588 projects and 632,256 rooms, highlighting continued investor confidence and significant future supply.
02 — Manado Marriott Resort & Spa to Open in Q4 2026
A 344-room beachfront resort is set to bring the Marriott Hotels brand to Likupang and strengthen North Sulawesi's international tourism proposition.
03 — Radisson Signs Bloom Hotel Bali Ungasan for 2029
The 145-room Radisson Individuals property will expand branded hotel supply in Bali's increasingly competitive southern tourism corridor.
04 — Conrad Kuala Lumpur Opens Reservations Ahead of 2026 Debut
The 481-room luxury hotel marks Conrad's debut in Malaysia's Golden Triangle.
HOTEL TECHNOLOGY & REVENUE
05 — Sofitel Bangkok Boosts Revenue with IDeaS G3 RMS
AI-powered revenue management delivers an 18% improvement in RGI and 10% growth in RevPAR.
06 — Grand Nikko Bangkok Sathorn Launches with IDeaS G3 RMS
How a new luxury hotel is using AI-powered revenue technology from opening day despite limited historical data.
WELLNESS & THE FUTURE OF HOSPITALITY
07 — Therme Group and Marriott Explore Next-Generation Wellbeing
A strategic alliance explores wellness, longevity, travel experiences and the future of wellbeing hospitality.
INDONESIA HOSPITALITY
08 — Manado Marriott Appoints Oriol MÃ rquez as General Manager
Leadership ahead of the resort's Q4 2026 opening, with a focus on pre-opening strategy and North Sulawesi's growing tourism potential.
09 — FHI 2026 Strengthens Indonesia's Hospitality Competitiveness
Food Hospitality Indonesia's 20th edition brought together 576 exhibitors from 33 countries, more than 34,000 professional visitors and over 2,800 business matchmaking sessions.
LUXURY HOSPITALITY
10 — Asia's Best Presidential Suites: 10 Luxury Escapes
A visual luxury-hospitality feature covering exceptional suites and villas across Asia.
AUGUST EDITION — EDITOR'S PICK
1. Jakarta Hotel Market Faces Uneven Recovery in 2026
2. Manado Marriott Resort & Spa to Open in Q4 2026
3. Therme Group and Marriott Explore Next-Generation Wellbeing
4. Sofitel Bangkok Boosts Revenue with IDeaS G3 RMS
5. FHI 2026 Strengthens Indonesia's Hospitality Competitiveness
Editorial identity: hotel investment, market risk, technology and the future of hospitality.
PEOPLE & LEADERSHIP
New Leadership & Executive Appointments
Oriol Márquez Appointed General Manager of Manado Marriott Resort & Spa
Manado Marriott Resort & Spa appoints Oriol Márquez as General Manager, as the highly anticipated Marriott debut prepares to open in North Sulawesi.
Dean Winter Named Chief Executive Officer of The PuLi Group
Dean Winter takes on the role of Chief Executive Officer at The PuLi Group, bringing new leadership to the luxury hospitality group.
Nils-Arne Schroeder Named Chief Operating Officer of Langham Hospitality Group
Nils-Arne Schroeder has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of Langham Hospitality Group, strengthening the group’s global executive leadership.
Vittorio Dincao Appointed General Manager of The PuLi Shanghai
The PuLi Shanghai announces the appointment of Vittorio Dincao as General Manager, effective immediately.
Victor Clavell Takes the Helm of Aman’s Global Operations
Victor Clavell assumes leadership of Aman’s global operations as the luxury hospitality brand enters a new phase of international growth.
Hotel Openings & Market Expansion
ASAI Gamuda Cove Brings Dusit’s “Live Local” Concept to Malaysia
Dusit International expands its ASAI brand with the opening of ASAI Gamuda Cove, connecting travellers and local communities through nature, recreation, dining and the growing Gamuda Cove township.
