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: New Accor CCO; Dreamscape adds 3; big 4Q for Preferred
News / Brands
Latest news: New Accor CCO; Dreamscape adds 3; big 4Q for Preferred
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 28, 2026
Latest news: New Accor CCO; Dreamscape adds 3; big 4Q for Preferred... Read More
ALIS: Brands v independents — franchising, outperforming
News
ALIS: Brands v independents — franchising, outperforming
By Rob Schneider | January 28, 2026
Hotel development experts discuss how the luxury customer has changed, luring independents and focusing on organic growth.... Read More
ALIS video: Brookfield's Shai Zelering on deal strategy
News
ALIS video: Brookfield's Shai Zelering on deal strategy
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 27, 2026
Brookfield's managing partner and head of Hospitality Investments talks about recent acquisition and how their strategy has evolved.... Read More
ALIS: Conversions, bifurcation, the joy of fuzzy slippers
News / Management
ALIS: Conversions, bifurcation, the joy of fuzzy slippers
By Rob Schneider | January 27, 2026
Top hotel CEOs kicked off Day 1 of ALIS with a lively discussion between big brand companies and owners.... Read More
Latest news: Dallas foreclosure; Evolution adds in Florida; Corinthia to Como
News / Debt and Equity
Latest news: Dallas foreclosure; Evolution adds in Florida; Corinthia to Como
By Rob Schneider | January 26, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Choice touts 2025 international growth
News / Franchising
Choice touts 2025 international growth
By Rob Schneider | January 26, 2026
Portfolio outside the U.S. grows to nearly 160,000; extended-stay leads the way in U.S.... Read More
Big dogs barking at ALIS
News / Brands
Big dogs barking at ALIS
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 26, 2026
As ALIS opens in Los Angeles, Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt thump their chests recapping big growth numbers in 2025.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Driftwood, Noble, Ohana, Peregrine
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Driftwood, Noble, Ohana, Peregrine
By Rob Schneider | January 25, 2026
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Shanghai, London, Dubai lead in openings
News / Owners
Shanghai, London, Dubai lead in openings
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 23, 2026
For 2026, Shanghai will lead international destinations in room openings with 7,457; New York City the top U.S. market.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Starwood, Aimbridge, Noble
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Starwood, Aimbridge, Noble
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | January 22, 2026
Among the noteworthy quotes of the week is Noble Investment's Dustin Fisher talking about the value surrounding certainty of closing.... Read More
Deal activity: December 31-January 20, 2026
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: December 31-January 20, 2026
By Shawn Turner | January 22, 2026
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Royalton Hotels & Resorts and Alojica’s acquisition of The Westin Resort & Spa, Cancun in Mexico.... Read More
Latest news: Canyon, Six Senses to Utah; Loews 3rd in Arlington; AAHOA founder dies
News / Brands
Latest news: Canyon, Six Senses to Utah; Loews 3rd in Arlington; AAHOA founder dies
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 22, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Closures in Minnesota; Miami development; $47.5M loan in Tennessee
News / Owners
Latest news: Closures in Minnesota; Miami development; $47.5M loan in Tennessee
By Rob Schneider | January 21, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Minor’s 2026 growth focuses on franchising, new brands
News / Brands
Minor’s 2026 growth focuses on franchising, new brands
By Rob Schneider | January 20, 2026
After a record year of signings, the Bangkok-based operator is focused on diversification and asset-light growth.... Read More
Latest news: Bain sells in Greece; ESA portfolio refi; sale in California
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Bain sells in Greece; ESA portfolio refi; sale in California
By Rob Schneider | January 20, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More