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The Lind opened its first resort in Coron, Palawan, marking the brand's entry into the region. This expansion extends The Lind’s presence in the Philippine hotel market.

GCC countries plan to add nearly 126,000 new hotel rooms by 2030, increasing the hotel supply to over 616,000 keys. Occupancy rates in the GCC dropped across all countries in early 2026 due to regional tensions disrupting international travel.

Australia will introduce a ballot system for Working Holiday Maker visa extensions starting September 2026, reducing second year places from 57,000 to 45,000 and third year from 31,000 to 5,000. WHM and W&H visa holders accounted for about 17% of net overseas migration in 2024-25.