Asia Pacific

Read the latest news and insights on hotel investments in the Asia-Pacific region through Hotel Investment Today's dedicated section. Our expert coverage includes mergers and acquisitions, development projects, executive moves, market trends, and more that shape hotel investments in this dynamic region.

News / Insights

Quotes of the week: Glencove Capital, Travel + Leisure Co., GOCO Hospitality

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | February 1, 2024

Among the noteworthy quotes from this week was Travel + Leisure Co.’s Michael Brown explaining why his company acquired Accor Vacation Club. ... Read More

News / Owners

IREFAC Part 2: Brands, owners weigh in on growth, new platforms

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 1, 2024

In Part 2 of our report on the ALIS IREFAC panel, Marriott, Brookfield, Accor and Morgan Stanley offer particularly interesting commentary about leveraging opportunities in adjacent spaces. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Why acquiring Accor Vacation Club made sense for Travel + Leisure

By Rob Schneider | January 31, 2024

The $48.4M deal creates a new line of business for T+L, which has been an active player in launching hospitality ventures with notable brand affiliations.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

IREFAC, Part 1: M&A projections, “The Great PIP Problem”

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 31, 2024

Some of the industry’s most high-profile players gathered at ALIS to speak frankly about the day’s biggest challenges and opportunities. Here is Part 1 of their candid conversation.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Ashford's debt plan; IHG adding 1,000 rooms in UK; Fairmont to New Orleans

By Rob Schneider | January 31, 2024

Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Travel + Leisure Co. acquires Accor Vacation Club for $48.4M

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 30, 2024

Acquisition of existing business helps the two companies establish a relationship to develop new timeshare products in the Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa and Turkey regions under the Accor Vacation Club brand.... Read More

News / Owners

Developers dig deep on public-private, patient capital and all-inclusive investors

By Rob Schneider | January 30, 2024

Trio of executives on ALIS stage discussed asset valuations and capital stack implications.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: multiple IHG deals; LatAm construction starts; Accor aparthotel to China

By Rob Schneider | January 30, 2024

Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Contributed Perspectives

Adapting to evolving leadership dynamics for investors

By Pierre Marechal | January 30, 2024

Investors should prioritize recruiting and retaining skilled GMs to maximize ROI. ... Read More

News / Brands

While development opportunities are plentiful, recession concerns persist

By Rob Schneider | January 29, 2024

At a panel during ALIS, five chief development officers talked about opportunities and challenges in the industry.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Record Super Bowl ADR; Canada pipeline up 10%; new Corinthia CEO

By Rob Schneider | January 29, 2024

Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Asset Management

The (seemingly) age old question – independent or soft brand?

By Juliana Shallcross | January 29, 2024

With soft brands well into their second decade of existence, can independents still break through? ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Exclusive: Wellness firm plans expansion with Singapore fund

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 29, 2024

GOCO Hospitality signs big deal with Temasek fund to take advantage of the growth opportunities in the health and wellness space.... Read More

News / Watch Learn Videos

ALIS video interview: Raul Leal, SH Hotels & Resorts

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 29, 2024

Hotel Investment today talked to the CEO of the brand owned by Starwood Capital Group to learn more about development, its commitment to sustainability and more. ... Read More