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.
Why brand execs should learn developer language
News / Brands
Why brand execs should learn developer language
By Rob Schneider | December 9, 2025
Equinox Hotels CEO Christopher Norton said thinking like a developer can help operators react to a changing world.... Read More
Highgate taps Azarbarzin to grow Viceroy
News / Brands
Highgate taps Azarbarzin to grow Viceroy
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 9, 2025
The former CEO of Highgate puts on a new hat to lead global expansion of the evolving luxury lifestyle brand.... Read More
Latest news: Loews adds in DFW; hostel player grows; Club Med adds Mont-Tremblant
News / Brands
Latest news: Loews adds in DFW; hostel player grows; Club Med adds Mont-Tremblant
By Rob Schneider | December 9, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Download our November deals
News / Transactions Lists
Download our November deals
By Rob Schneider & Shawn Turner | December 9, 2025
Among the highlights: acquisitions of high-profile hotels in Singapore, Las Vegas, Phoenix and San Francisco.... Read More
Irony of Asia’s outdoor lodging market
News / Asia Pacific
Irony of Asia’s outdoor lodging market
By Raini H.R. | December 8, 2025
It’s low-cost, high returns, fast payback. Yet, few takers. Players in Asia’s outdoor lodging want that changed and here’s why and how.... Read More
Latest news: Tristan's €300M for easyHotel; $195M loan in LA; first Okura Resort in Japan
News / Financing
Latest news: Tristan's €300M for easyHotel; $195M loan in LA; first Okura Resort in Japan
By Rob Schneider | December 8, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
1 Hotels launches purposed-driven loyalty program
News / Brands
1 Hotels launches purposed-driven loyalty program
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 8, 2025
Mission Membership tries to break the points focused, tiered mold with a more intentional, values-led program.... Read More
The hotel perspective: OTA’s AI partnerships
News / Asset Management
The hotel perspective: OTA’s AI partnerships
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 8, 2025
Hospitality industry stakeholders weigh in on hotel distribution: Who is likely to win in an AI era? ... Read More
Executive moves: Accor, Hyatt, Stonebridge, Tortuga
News / Owners
Executive moves: Accor, Hyatt, Stonebridge, Tortuga
By Rob Schneider | December 5, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
As luxury shifts, Equinox Hotels CEO adjusts
News / Brands
As luxury shifts, Equinox Hotels CEO adjusts
By Rob Schneider | December 5, 2025
Equinox Hotels CEO Christopher Norton talks about driving rate in NYC, new developments in CALA and Nashville, and the brand’s pipeline.... Read More
Why social-recovery spaces are outperforming
News / Contributed Perspectives
Why social-recovery spaces are outperforming
By Daryn Berriman | December 5, 2025
While traditional spas struggle with staffing shortages and wage inflation, a new asset class is generating returns up to 2.5x higher per square meter.... Read More
Latest news: World Cup forecast, draws; Barrière rebrands; Curio to London
News / Brands
Latest news: World Cup forecast, draws; Barrière rebrands; Curio to London
December 5, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: KWHP, Waterford, Driftwood, Tortuga
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: KWHP, Waterford, Driftwood, Tortuga
December 4, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes of the week was Kemmons Wilson Hospitality Partners' Webb Wilson referencing his grandfather when it comes to strategy.... Read More
Deal activity: November 25-December 2, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: November 25-December 2, 2025
By Shawn Turner | December 4, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Blackstone’s acquisition of the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco.... Read More
Latest news: US results mixed; deals in Georgia, Alabama; Marriott debut in Congo
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: US results mixed; deals in Georgia, Alabama; Marriott debut in Congo
By Rob Schneider | December 4, 2025
Breaking news about deals, data, development and more.... Read More