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.
Latest news: Kempinski doubles in Dubai; Louis Vuitton brand emerging; Oetker to US
News / Brands
Latest news: Kempinski doubles in Dubai; Louis Vuitton brand emerging; Oetker to US
By Rob Schneider | January 2, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Challenges, benefits of phased renovations
Opinion / Contributed Perspectives
Challenges, benefits of phased renovations
By Jill Cole | January 2, 2024
Successful interior designs completed in operating hotels or resorts must be strategically planned to the tiniest detail... Read More
Transitioning your hotel’s dining room
News / Contributed Perspectives
Transitioning your hotel’s dining room
By Mark Bithrey | January 2, 2024
Walking honestly in your customers’ shoes, aligning your brand strategy to surpass their expectations, and having the right design aesthetics are the keys to F&B success.... Read More
No quit in Sir Rocco Forte
News / Owners
No quit in Sir Rocco Forte
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 2, 2024
 With fresh capital from KSA investment fund, the luxury hotelier expects to double in size and make a first foray into the U.S.... Read More
Quotes of the week: CBRE, NewcrestImage, Choice, Wyndham
News / Insights
Quotes of the week: CBRE, NewcrestImage, Choice, Wyndham
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | December 21, 2023
Among the more noteworthy quotes from this week was Rachael Rothman, head of hotels research for CBRE, on what recent hotel performance data shows about the state of the market.... Read More
Next-gen Thai owner out to protect family’s independent legacy
News / Owners
Next-gen Thai owner out to protect family’s independent legacy
By Raini Hamdi | December 20, 2023
 After COVID-19, global hotel chains believe that independent Asian owners have realized the power of being affiliated with them. The lens of younger Asian owners on this may differ.  ... Read More
Latest news: IHG debuts Garner; Mandarin Oriental to Budapest; Playa closes sale
News / Brands
Latest news: IHG debuts Garner; Mandarin Oriental to Budapest; Playa closes sale
By Rob Schneider | December 20, 2023
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
New counterpunch by Choice in Wyndham takeover battle
News / Mergers and Acquistions
New counterpunch by Choice in Wyndham takeover battle
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 20, 2023
Choice takes two more shots at Wyndham and urges shareholders to tender their shares to ‘send clear message.’... Read More
Deal activity: December 12-18, 2023
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: December 12-18, 2023
By Shawn Turner | December 20, 2023
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is Haymarket House in London, which was sold to Criterion Capital by JV partners CPPIB and Hermes Real Estate Investment Management Limited for around £135 million.... Read More
23 more must-read features for 2023
News / Insights
23 more must-read features for 2023
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | December 19, 2023
Starting with a video interview with Marriott’s CEO during HIT’s launch and through a year filled with strategic thinkers and opportunistic dealmakers, here are links to features that turned heads in 2023.  ... Read More
15 more top news stories of 2023
News / Insights
15 more top news stories of 2023
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | December 19, 2023
From the impact of bank failures on access to credit and how hotels in Israel first managed through the war in Gaza to stories about key property and portfolio acquisitions, and more.  ... Read More
Latest news: CapitaLand sells 3 in Japan; exec changes coming to Peninsula; parcels sell near Diplomat
News / Owners
Latest news: CapitaLand sells 3 in Japan; exec changes coming to Peninsula; parcels sell near Diplomat
By Rob Schneider | December 18, 2023
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Six Senses Jacobs on expansion, what’s next for wellness travel
News / Brands
Six Senses Jacobs on expansion, what’s next for wellness travel
By Christina Jelski | December 18, 2023
Neil Jacobs at the International Luxury Travel Market in Cannes, France, this month offers an update on where the brand is headed and what’s next when it comes to wellness.... Read More
Wyndham urges shareholders to reject Choice bid
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Wyndham urges shareholders to reject Choice bid
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 18, 2023
 Offer deemed inadequate and highly conditional; Wyndham continues to cite FTC concerns and calls out Choice for inaccurate statements.  ... Read More
Industry loses luxury hotelier icon in Georg Rafael
News / Owners
Industry loses luxury hotelier icon in Georg Rafael
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 15, 2023
 Co-founder of the Regent brand and life-long luxury hotelkeeper dies at age 86; was regarded as one of the industry’s greatest.  ... Read More