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.
China pipeline slightly down from 2024 peak
News / Asia Pacific
China pipeline slightly down from 2024 peak
By Rob Schneider | May 12, 2025
Upscale hotels reach all-time pipeline high as China’s construction pipeline adjusts, according to Lodging Econometrics data.... Read More
Latest news: Gencom’s $100M+ renovation; Starhotels’ new fund; IHG adds 3 in KSA
News / Owners
Latest news: Gencom’s $100M+ renovation; Starhotels’ new fund; IHG adds 3 in KSA
By Rob Schneider | May 12, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why Choice optimistic in 2025: Better customers
News / C Corps
Why Choice optimistic in 2025: Better customers
By Rob Schneider | May 12, 2025
During Choice Hotels International’s first-quarter earnings call, CEO Patrick Pacious explained why his company is outperforming its peers, especially in economy and extended-stay.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Hospitality America, MGM, White Lodging
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Hospitality America, MGM, White Lodging
By Rob Schneider | May 9, 2025
 Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Hyatt adds Argentina; Expedia soft in US; Fairmont trio for KSA
News / Brands
Latest news: Hyatt adds Argentina; Expedia soft in US; Fairmont trio for KSA
May 9, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: April 29-May 6, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: April 29-May 6, 2025
By Rob Schneider | May 8, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was CICT’s sale of the Citadines Raffles Place in Singapore for S$280 million to BlackRock and Malaysia’s YTL Corp.... Read More
Latest news: Marriott adds in Austria; US performance up; Ascott growth
News / Brands
Latest news: Marriott adds in Austria; US performance up; Ascott growth
By Rob Schneider | May 8, 2025
 Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: IHG, Hotel Equities, Remington
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: IHG, Hotel Equities, Remington
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | May 8, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this is week is IHG's Elie Maalouf talking about the group's ongoing confidence in meeting 2025 profit expectations.... Read More
Choice says it outperforms peers with RevPAR gains
News / C Corps
Choice says it outperforms peers with RevPAR gains
May 8, 2025
Choice Hotels International announced RevPAR gains and NUG growth across its portfolio, especially upscale, extended-stay and midscale, while also cutting its 2025 guidance.... Read More
IHG the bigger bull in the room
News / C Corps
IHG the bigger bull in the room
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 8, 2025
CEO Maalouf says IHG on track for the year as it takes advantage of its heavily weighted domestic stay occasions.... Read More
Latest news: Blackstone acquires in NYC; Wynn delays renovations; Hilton to double in India
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Blackstone acquires in NYC; Wynn delays renovations; Hilton to double in India
By Rob Schneider | May 7, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
‘Steady as she goes’ for Marriott
News / C Corps
‘Steady as she goes’ for Marriott
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 6, 2025
Not yet assuming a recession scenario, Marriott leaders continue to see strong net rooms growth and solid demand with some weakness in the U.S. and Canada. ... Read More
Latest news: Caliber developing 15 for Hyatt; San Antonio sale; Sunstone earnings
News / Franchising
Latest news: Caliber developing 15 for Hyatt; San Antonio sale; Sunstone earnings
By Rob Schneider | May 6, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why some refinances fail in 2025
News / Financing
Why some refinances fail in 2025
By Rob Schneider | May 6, 2025
Experts talk about the pace of refinance deals in 2025 and what the typical debt stack looks like now.... Read More
Marriott beats in 1Q25 with modest guidance trim
News / C Corps
Marriott beats in 1Q25 with modest guidance trim
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 6, 2025
International RevPAR growth of 5.9% leads the way; citizenM deal should result in 5% NUG.... Read More