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 / Asset Management

Travel predictions: Breaking down walls, AI and revenue optimization

By Klaus Kohlmayr, IDeaS | December 7, 2023

Expect to see the breakdown of data silos, expansion of revenue management, the rise of generative artificial intelligence, and an ongoing resurgence of meetings and events.... Read More

News / Management

La Vie breaks through Asia's hard-to-crack HMA iceberg

By Raini Hamdi | December 6, 2023

Australia's La Vie Hotels & Resorts journey reaches a tipping point at which growth can only accelerate, illustrating that Asia, too, could produce its own credible third-party operators.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the week: Rocco Forte Hotels, Apple Hospitality, Sands China

December 6, 2023

Among the more noteworthy quotes from this week was Apple Hospitality's Justin Knight talking about an investment strategy that sticks to limited-service properties.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: November 29 - December 5, 2023

By Shawn Turner | December 6, 2023

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is Blackstone’s acquisition from Goldman Sachs of the 158-room Moxy Kyoto Nijo. ... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Belmond adds in Mexico; group demand drives US profits; Rosewood to Barbuda

December 6, 2023

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

News / Brands

Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy going live

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 5, 2023

First 107-unit property in Puerto Rico with 2024 additions expected in U.S., Canada and Middle East.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Blackstone buys from Goldman in Japan; voco grows in Australasia; milestone for Hilton

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | December 4, 2023

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

News / Brands

Latest news: KSL-Hersha financing details; AHLA supports "junk fee" bills; IHG adds in Turkey

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 1, 2023

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

News / Brands

Why Macau's push for more non-gaming revenue is a force

By Raini Hamdi | December 1, 2023

Macau’s dream for more non-gaming revenue finally has teeth, putting the destination in a stronger position to compete for higher-yield tourists seeking attractions other than casinos.... Read More

News / Owners

Hottest developments in China

By Rob Schneider | December 1, 2023

New development data on China from Lodging Econometrics shows Chengdu has the most new construction projects.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Marriott expands all-inclusive; c-suite moves at Accor; extended-stay data

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 30, 2023

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

Opinion / Contributed Perspectives

Six ways to increase ROI through intentional design

By Tim Peck, International Society of Hospitality Consultants | November 30, 2023

Here are six suggestions on how the hospitality development community can increase return on investment through intentional design.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Noble Investment, Peninsula Hotels, Minor Hotels

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | November 30, 2023

Some noteworthy quotes from the past week, including Noble Investment Group's Mit Shah talking about the challenges third-party managers are having with capex funding. ... Read More