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.
Asia lifestyle hotels grow at record level
News / Asia Pacific
Asia lifestyle hotels grow at record level
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 25, 2025
Lifestyle hotels set to grow by a further 34% by 2027, says JLL, reshaping hospitality in Asia Pacific. ... Read More
‘Green shoots’ for Wyndham in the Midwest
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‘Green shoots’ for Wyndham in the Midwest
By Rob Schneider | July 24, 2025
Despite global RevPAR being down 3% in Q2, CEO Geoff Ballotti sees signs that better performance is already on the way.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Wyndham, CapStar, Athens Group
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Wyndham, CapStar, Athens Group
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | July 24, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta talking about a focus on building new brands.... Read More
Latest news: US pipeline update; Aspen sues Pyramid; Mama Shelter to Bangkok
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Latest news: US pipeline update; Aspen sues Pyramid; Mama Shelter to Bangkok
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 24, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: July 16-21, 2025
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Deal activity: July 16-21, 2025
By Shawn Turner | July 24, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality Inc.’s acquisition of the Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa in Costa Rica for $111 million.... Read More
Wyndham sees RevPAR declines in Q2
News / C Corps
Wyndham sees RevPAR declines in Q2
By Rob Schneider | July 23, 2025
While systemwide rooms grew and the company has a record pipeline, RevPAR declines 3% globally and 4% in the US.... Read More
Why Hilton is confident about NUG growth
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Why Hilton is confident about NUG growth
By Rob Schneider | July 23, 2025
Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta said the growth should come organically, adding that the company wants to add more brands this year.... Read More
Latest news: Accor debuts in Vegas; $5.5B NYC casino plan; sales in Florida, Illinois
News / Owners
Latest news: Accor debuts in Vegas; $5.5B NYC casino plan; sales in Florida, Illinois
By Rob Schneider | July 23, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hilton reports RevPAR decline, but NUG still strong
News / C Corps
Hilton reports RevPAR decline, but NUG still strong
By Rob Schneider | July 23, 2025
CEO Chris Nassetta noted performance challenges in the second quarter but said net unit growth should be 6-7% “for the next several years.”... Read More
Latest news: Ennismore residences in Spain; ISROTEL expands to Europe; Ovolo partners with SLH
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Latest news: Ennismore residences in Spain; ISROTEL expands to Europe; Ovolo partners with SLH
By Rob Schneider
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Hotels are hitting affordability ceiling: report
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Hotels are hitting affordability ceiling: report
By Rob Schneider
Lighthouse’s “State of global hotel pricing” finds that Western consumers are seeking more value while rates are rising in Latin America and traditional APAC destinations.... Read More
Latest news: APA acquires in Seattle; Starwood selling NYC 1?; AHT sells 2 more
By Rob Schneider
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Avid opens 80th hotel; Dreamscape adds in Wisconsin; new COO at Staypineapple
News / Brands
Latest news: Avid opens 80th hotel; Dreamscape adds in Wisconsin; new COO at Staypineapple
By Rob Schneider
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Goldman Sachs launching $500M fund in Japan
News / Financing
Goldman Sachs launching $500M fund in Japan
By Rob Schneider
The fund, which is targeting its first close in March, is seeking hospitality, residential and logistics assets as well as data centers.... Read More
Club Med appoints new CEO in executive shuffle
News / Brands
Club Med appoints new CEO in executive shuffle
By Rob Schneider | July 22, 2025
The announcement comes a week after Henri Giscard d’Estaing said he was ousted from his board chairman position by the company’s owners.... Read More