Articles tagged “asia monthly”

What’s in a name? For Oyo, now Prism, apparently quite a bit. But investors will look past the rebrand for proof the company is more than a startup in new clothes, and that its profits are built to last.

Anutin Charnvirakul’s appointment all but rules out a fast-tracked casino bill. For now, Thailand’s casino plans face steep political and social hurdles.

While the resumption of direct flights between India and China was likely inevitable, the tariff pressure appears to have sped up the process.

Trip.com is promising less work for travelers. Now it must show that less work means better trips and more bookings.

India’s hotel talent shuffle is proof the country has become the fiercest battleground for global chains. With Alex out, all eyes will be on Marriott’s choice of successor in one of its most critical markets.

Ras Al Khaimah’s growth depends on drawing steady investment and more visitors, while competing with the bigger pull of Dubai and Abu Dhabi

They say third time’s the charm. With two failed IPO attempts behind it, Oyo is back with profits on the rise, new acquisitions, and a premium push. Will the markets finally bite?

For Accor, which has long described India as a “critical” market, the joint venture with InterGlobe signals a reset after years of fragmented structures. All eyes are now on the long-awaited CEO announcement to see who will steer the next phase.

India's e-commerce boom will also fuel a new stream of travelers. The Marriott-Flipkart tie-up is a bid to own that upgrade moment, to be the first choice when shoppers book their first branded upscale stay.

It has taken nearly a decade and hundreds of millions of dollars for Klook to reach profitability. Now, the real test will be whether it can convince investors that its growth story is worth buying into.