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.
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News / Owners
KSL Capital Partners closing Asia office
By Raini Hamdi | February 24, 2023
 Despite a growing Asia portfolio – or perhaps because of it – KSL has a new plan to support growth and operational excellence across its assets in the region.... Read More
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News / Brands
ALIS video interview: Hyatt's David Tarr
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 24, 2023
Hyatt's svp of development in the Americas talks tuck-in deals like Dream Hotels and gives some insights into the company's direction on growth, especially in the leisure space.... Read More
Latest HITs: Aspen; Auberge; earnings; GBTA on Europe
News / C Corps
Latest HITs: Aspen; Auberge; earnings; GBTA on Europe
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 23, 2023
A roundup of the latest news, 4Q earnings and much more on a busy news day in the hotel world.... Read More
Fairmont Century Plaza
News
Accor earnings: Bazin has 'serenity' now
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 23, 2023
Ongoing recovery across the portfolio and potential of Asia Pacific rebound has Chairman and CEO Sébastien Bazin looking at the future with "serenity."... Read More
The Grand Brighton
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: Feb 14 - Feb 20, 2023
By Shawn Turner | February 22, 2023
A roundup of hotel deals over the past week, including property, buyer, seller, price and a note about the deal.... Read More
IHG misses expectations, but grows dividend, buyback plan
News / C Corps
IHG misses expectations, but grows dividend, buyback plan
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 21, 2023
Driven by demand recovery in the Americas and despite a drag from China, IHG reports 34% increase in total revenue for last year as well as 37% bump in RevPAR. ... Read More
Dreams Flora Resort and Spa
News
Hyatt, Host ride tailwinds of '22 into positive '23 outlook
By Jeff Weinstein and Mary Scoviak | February 16, 2023
Portfolio acquisitions, 10-15% RevPAR projections inform Hyatt’s guidance; Host sees single-digit RevPAR gains after a strong Q1, supported by the return of group business.... Read More
Latest HITs: Earnings reports, NYC snapshot, Element milepost
News / Brands
Latest HITs: Earnings reports, NYC snapshot, Element milepost
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 16, 2023
A roundup of the latest news from around the hotel world.... Read More
AC Hotel Phoenix Biltmore
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: Feb. 7 - Feb. 14, 2023
February 15, 2023
Download the list of deal details from the past week, including Nella Invest’s buy of the AC Hotel Phoenix Biltmore.... Read More
ALIS interview: Accor's Agnes Roquefort
News / Brands
ALIS interview: Accor's Agnes Roquefort
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 15, 2023
The chief development officer of the luxury and lifestyle division for the France-based hotel giant talks about targeted growth in the Americas, alternative-lodging concepts, as well as where she looks for inspiration.... Read More
Four Seasons Taipei
News / Brands
Latest HITs: Record US revenue; Four Seasons to Taipei; Europe's pipeline
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 14, 2023
A roundup of the latest breaking and noteworthy news from around the hotel world.... Read More
Marriott team members
News
Group rebound gives Marriott momentum
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 14, 2023
Bullish 4Q22 earnings news led by better than expected group, international performance. Capuano comments on pipelines with new focus on midscale segment.... Read More
ALIS interview: BWH Hotel Group's Larry Cuculic
News / Brands
ALIS interview: BWH Hotel Group's Larry Cuculic
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 13, 2023
The CEO of the unique membership platform now with 18 brands and approximately 4,500 hotels talks about culture, growth, performance and more.... Read More
Accor ALIS 2023
News / Brands
Accor thinks local to diversify lifestyle's profit base
By Mary Scoviak | February 10, 2023
The mission-critical shift from style over substance to optimized activation of interior real estate casts this sector as an M&A magnet for hotel giants and well-heeled investors.... Read More
ALIS inteview: Jeff Wagoner, Outrigger Hospitality Group
News / Brands
ALIS inteview: Jeff Wagoner, Outrigger Hospitality Group
February 10, 2023
Outrigger CEO Jeff Wagoner talks about what's next for the Honolulu-based hotel company and how it is driving profitability in the new normal. ... Read More