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.
Nazarian returns to hotels with star power and horse power
News / Brands
Nazarian returns to hotels with star power and horse power
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 22, 2024
 sbe aligns with Wyndham and brings in superstar entertainer Marc Anthony as a partner to jumpstart an approachable lifestyle brand.  ... Read More
Questions to consider when evaluating big renovation
News / Contributed Perspectives
Questions to consider when evaluating big renovation
By Greg Freedman and Daniel Lebensohn, BH3 | January 19, 2024
It’s critical to understand and evaluate the customer, value versus cost, and strategy and capitalization.... Read More
Latest news: China outbound still lags; IHG's Garner to Japan; Margaritaville resort in Texas
News / Management
Latest news: China outbound still lags; IHG's Garner to Japan; Margaritaville resort in Texas
By Rob Schneider | January 19, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
sbe partners with entertainment icon Marc Anthony
News / Mergers and Acquistions
sbe partners with entertainment icon Marc Anthony
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 19, 2024
The infusion will help amplify sbe’s restaurant and entertainment portfolio, Disruptive Restaurant Group, and the premium QSR brand and digital food company, C3.... Read More
Hotel Investment Today moves to daily newsletter
News / Insights
Hotel Investment Today moves to daily newsletter
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 18, 2024
Marking the first anniversary of its launch, the media platform of The BHN Group will increase production to include a daily newsletter.  ... Read More
Why an active January for CapitaLand, Ascott a sign of things to come
News / Owners
Why an active January for CapitaLand, Ascott a sign of things to come
By Rob Schneider | January 18, 2024
The Singapore-based company wants its lodging business to double its fee revenue in the next five years. And some recent deals show how it could happen.... Read More
Quotes of the week: Concord, Everwood Capital, Archer Hotel Capital, JLL
News / Insights
Quotes of the week: Concord, Everwood Capital, Archer Hotel Capital, JLL
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | January 18, 2024
Among the more noteworthy quotes from this week was Concord Hospitality CEO Mark Laport on the company’s new capital infusion.... Read More
Vietnam’s runaway growth stalls but that’s not all bad
News / Owners
Vietnam’s runaway growth stalls but that’s not all bad
By Asia correspondent | January 17, 2024
 Confidence in hotel investment drops but a stronger Vietnam may emerge in the long term.  ... Read More
Deal activity: January 9-16, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: January 9-16, 2024
By Shawn Turner | January 17, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is Gencom reacquiring the Ritz-Carlton in Key Biscayne, Florida.... Read More
Latest news: Highgate expands; US business travel to remain slow; Pivot to Key West
News / Management
Latest news: Highgate expands; US business travel to remain slow; Pivot to Key West
By Rob Schneider | January 17, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
CBRE examines why selecting the wrong brand can matter
News
CBRE examines why selecting the wrong brand can matter
By Rob Schneider | January 16, 2024
CBRE Hotel Research analyzed 10 years of hotel brand performance for the six largest hotel companies. We take a deeper dive into what it found.... Read More
Latest news: Gencom re-acquires Ritz in Florida; PM Hotel Group alliance; Noble adds in Nashville
News / Brands
Latest news: Gencom re-acquires Ritz in Florida; PM Hotel Group alliance; Noble adds in Nashville
By Rob Schneider | January 12, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Wyndham: FTC Second Request will reduce value of Choice offer
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Wyndham: FTC Second Request will reduce value of Choice offer
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 12, 2024
 Wyndham Chairman Holmes states a protracted review process creates uncertain outcome and no guarantee of closing.  ... Read More
Quotes of the week: Rocco Forte Hotels, Choice Hotels, Standard International
News / Insights
Quotes of the week: Rocco Forte Hotels, Choice Hotels, Standard International
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | January 11, 2024
Among the more noteworthy quotes from this week was Sir Rocco Forte of Rocco Forte Hotels on why he’s reinvigorated by the fresh capital from a KSA investment fund.... Read More
Deal activity: December 14, 2023-January 9, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: December 14, 2023-January 9, 2024
By Shawn Turner | January 10, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is JBG Smith’s sale of the Crystal City Marriott in Arlington, Virginia, to Dauntless Capital Partners.... Read More