Meagan Drillinger

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is making sure its successful in China.

The numbers are in for Hong Kong, Macau and China. According to 4Hoteliers, 2011 was a triumphant year for the region, with markets setting new records despite the troubled economy.

China's domestic economy chains are full steam ahead into 2012.

Despite the massive flooding that inundated thousands of factories in Thailand that were critical to global supply chains, a Bloomberg report says that Thailand is second in the world in terms of emerging markets behind China.

Because of the recent political reform, Myanmar has jumped to the number one slot in the minds of tourists and investors, and already Rangoon's hotels are packed to capacity and most have doubled to tripled their rates. Last year Myanmar saw between 300,000 and 400,000 visitors. This is set to...more >>

It was only a matter of time before the U.S. set it sights on Myanmar (Burma). After years of government sanctions, Myanmar is opening its doors to foreign investment, and according to the Sydney Morning Herald, the U.S. is pushing for influence.

Typically the two destinations vying for the hotel industry spotlight are China and India, with an emphasis on China. But lately, especially with the push for a mid-level market on the Indian subcontinent, India is learning a thing or two about taking center stage.

Southeast Asia is on the verge of introducing yet another gambling destination, which could very will push Las Vegas even farther down the ladder of world's gambling capitals.

The country, which until May 2009, was plagued by war, is quickly rising to the top of hoteliers' lists as a place in which to build for a growing tourism industry.

The spotlight is on Indonesia as many hotels are undergoing rebranding, renovations or scheduled openings.