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.
Minor masterbrand pivot unifies 8 brands
News / Brands
Minor masterbrand pivot unifies 8 brands
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 25, 2025
Strategy driven by further growth expectations, enhanced digital experience, simplified loyalty program and broader distribution plan.... Read More
Latest news: Starwood modifying debt; Hartford hotel sells; record month in Canada
News / Financing
Latest news: Starwood modifying debt; Hartford hotel sells; record month in Canada
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | March 24, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hilton’s CFO on scale, optimism and being No. 1
News / Brands
Hilton’s CFO on scale, optimism and being No. 1
By Rob Schneider | March 24, 2025
In a wide-ranging interview, Kevin Jacobs discussed Hilton’s continued NUG growth, whether being No. 1 in rooms is an important metric and why more partnerships like AutoCamp could be coming.... Read More
lyf: Co-living pioneer or just ahead of the curve?
News / Brands
lyf: Co-living pioneer or just ahead of the curve?
By Raini H.R. | March 24, 2025
Armed with proof of concept, CapitaLand’s co-living brand lyf is starting to live it up. ... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Crescent, Davidson, Dorchester, Vision
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Crescent, Davidson, Dorchester, Vision
By Rob Schneider | March 21, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Leboeuf named CEO at Dorchester Collection
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Leboeuf named CEO at Dorchester Collection
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 21, 2025
Global hotelier leaves Raffles London to fill vacant chair at the luxury brand with 12 properties worldwide.... Read More
Deal activity: March 12-18, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: March 12-18, 2025
By Shawn Turner | March 20, 2025
 Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Axonic Capital exercising a credit bid of $191 million to take possession in a foreclosure auction of the Hilton Atlanta in Georgia.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Cisneros, TMGOC, KHP Capital Partners, Excel Group
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Cisneros, TMGOC, KHP Capital Partners, Excel Group
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | March 20, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week include Adriana Cisneros talking about opportunities in the Dominican Republic.... Read More
Latest news: US RevPAR -4.2% last week; Pendry Nashville financing; more Four Season residences
News / Brands
Latest news: US RevPAR -4.2% last week; Pendry Nashville financing; more Four Season residences
March 20, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Owners vs. brands: Part II plays out at Hunter
News / Owners
Owners vs. brands: Part II plays out at Hunter
By Rob Schneider | March 20, 2025
Owners at Blackstone, Brookfield and Noble have strong opinions on what the biggest brands can do for owners. On this year’s panel, the brands had a voice.... Read More
Choice finds efficiencies to add rooms to upper-midscale brands
News / Brands
Choice finds efficiencies to add rooms to upper-midscale brands
By Rob Schneider | March 19, 2025
The company is adding revenue-generating spaces, which will largely be gained by reutilizing space to add room counts to both Country Inn & Suites and Comfort properties.... Read More
Latest news: Sandals for sale?; Hotel Equities-Pinnacle deal; Hilton to Deer Valley
News / Brands
Latest news: Sandals for sale?; Hotel Equities-Pinnacle deal; Hilton to Deer Valley
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 19, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why volatility can create opportunities in M&A market
News
Why volatility can create opportunities in M&A market
By Rob Schneider | March 18, 2025
Hospitality experts at Hunter discuss the bid-ask spread, buyers and sellers, inefficient markets and the biggest hurdles to getting deals done.... Read More
Watch first-ever HICAP Conversations next week
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Watch first-ever HICAP Conversations next week
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 18, 2025
HICAP’s year-round update network provides a big-picture approach with free virtual conversations leading up to October’s in-person event.... Read More
Latest news: New management co.; Hyatt-Playa update; new Sonesta, Choice prototypes
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: New management co.; Hyatt-Playa update; new Sonesta, Choice prototypes
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 18, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More