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.
Are your KPIs evolving or staying the same?
News / Contributed Perspectives
Are your KPIs evolving or staying the same?
By Judith Cartwright | June 10, 2025
The future belongs to properties that master KPIs that don’t stop at room rates but dive into every revenue stream... Read More
Maki Bara: ‘Invest in yourself’
News / On the Money
Maki Bara: ‘Invest in yourself’
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 10, 2025
The co-founder of deal sponsor Chartres Lodging talks about an “aha” moment when she launched the company with Rob Kline and discusses ins and outs of today’s deal market.... Read More
Latest news: Hyatt deal for Playa proceeds; 100th voco opens; Janu comes to Americas
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Hyatt deal for Playa proceeds; 100th voco opens; Janu comes to Americas
By Rob Schneider | June 10, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more... Read More
Weak dollar, safe haven image attract investors to Australia
News / Asia Pacific
Weak dollar, safe haven image attract investors to Australia
By Tamara Thiessen | June 9, 2025
Offshore capital views Australia as a safe haven, analysts say, with sales set to rebound driven by a weak Australian dollar and strong tourism growth.... Read More
Latest news: Sunstone closes in NOLA; Brand USA in trouble; incentives for DFW's 2nd JW
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Sunstone closes in NOLA; Brand USA in trouble; incentives for DFW's 2nd JW
By Rob Schneider | June 9, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hyatt’s residential growth story
News / Brands
Hyatt’s residential growth story
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 9, 2025
New head of branded residential lays out some strategy, identifies emerging trends. ... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Dreamscape, Langham, Palette, Vision
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Dreamscape, Langham, Palette, Vision
By Rob Schneider | June 6, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Watch virtual update on APAC investment
News / Asia Pacific
Watch virtual update on APAC investment
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 6, 2025
Hotel Investment Today hosts a one-hour virtual event on June 11 to discuss macro views as well as market specifics in Asia Pacific. ... Read More
Latest news: Waldorf Pompano's loan; Avid's 80th; Dreamscape adds in Wisconsin
News / Brands
Latest news: Waldorf Pompano's loan; Avid's 80th; Dreamscape adds in Wisconsin
By Rob Schneider | June 6, 2025
 Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Starwood Hotels, STR, Hotel Equities, CBRE
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Starwood Hotels, STR, Hotel Equities, CBRE
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | June 5, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week was Starwood Hotels Barry Sternlicht talking about launching a brand via social media.... Read More
Marriott partner, Nepal’s CG Hospitality, eyes IPO
News / Owners
Marriott partner, Nepal’s CG Hospitality, eyes IPO
By Raini H.R. | June 5, 2025
Nepal’s CG Hospitality targets a threefold jump in number of hotels to 650 hotels in its investment portfolio by 2030. Overly ambitious? ... Read More
Deal activity: May 27-June 3, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: May 27-June 3, 2025
By Shawn Turner | June 5, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Noble Investment Group’s acquisition of 16 Woodspring Suites through two portfolio transactions.... Read More
Latest news: US RevPAR down 1.9%; Ryman funds Arizona buy; University Hotels launched
News / Owners
Latest news: US RevPAR down 1.9%; Ryman funds Arizona buy; University Hotels launched
By Rob Schneider | June 5, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Ennismore residences in Spain; ISROTEL expands to Europe; Ovolo partners with SLH
News
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
News
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