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 Pontiac Land's staff 'living' in the Maldives is prescient
News / Asset Management
Why Pontiac Land's staff 'living' in the Maldives is prescient
By Raini H.R. | February 12, 2025
An on-going battle for staff in Maldives’ luxury segment is getting hotter and Pontiac Land's focus on staff 'living' puts it in pole position. ... Read More
How Mint House is using M&A to grow its business
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
How Mint House is using M&A to grow its business
By Rob Schneider | February 11, 2025
Fresh off its acquisition of Locale, Mint House CEO Christian Lee discusses why the deal was a good fit, the stakes in an early-stage hospitality space and how international clients could help the company grow.... Read More
Latest news: Spark’s 100th; Crowne Plaza's refresh; Sonesta adds 23 in Q4
News / Brands
Latest news: Spark’s 100th; Crowne Plaza's refresh; Sonesta adds 23 in Q4
By Rob Schneider | February 11, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Marriott off to good start in January
News / C Corps
Marriott off to good start in January
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 11, 2025
Earnings call touches on results, forecasts and hot topics, ranging from key money and debt capital to the timing on China’s recovery.... Read More
Record for new deals highlights Marriott earnings
News / C Corps
Record for new deals highlights Marriott earnings
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 11, 2025
Global RevPAR increases 5%, driven by 4.1% in U.S. and Canada and 7.2% in international markets. ... Read More
China’s pipeline holds steady at 3,779 projects
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China’s pipeline holds steady at 3,779 projects
By Rob Schneider | February 10, 2025
The upper midscale and upscale chain scales account for 70% of China's projects: Lodging Econometrics. ... Read More
Shanghai, London, Dubai will lead in room openings
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Shanghai, London, Dubai will lead in room openings
By Rob Schneider | February 10, 2025
Where do EMEA, Asia Pacific and the Americas stand in global hotel pipeline delivery as projects in the final planning stages decline.... Read More
Latest news: Baywood $35.5M refi; Hilton back to Atlantic City; Mint House buys Locale
News / Financing
Latest news: Baywood $35.5M refi; Hilton back to Atlantic City; Mint House buys Locale
By Rob Schneider | February 10, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Marriott, Remington, Raffles, BWH
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Marriott, Remington, Raffles, BWH
By Rob Schneider | February 7, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Sandpiper buys in Florida; Marriott’s APEC growth; Shiva £310M London refi
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Sandpiper buys in Florida; Marriott’s APEC growth; Shiva £310M London refi
By Rob Schneider | February 7, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Driftwood Capital creates new platform
News / Owners
Driftwood Capital creates new platform
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 7, 2025
Alinio Azevedo is coming in to lead the luxury and lifestyle division, which seeks to raise at least $300 million of institutional capital to acquire or develop assets.... Read More
ALIS video interview: Jean-Jacques Morin, Accor
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ALIS video interview: Jean-Jacques Morin, Accor
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 7, 2025
Deputy CEO and CEO of the Premium, Midscale & Economy Division discusses growth opportunities, operational news and what he would personally like to accomplish this year as a leader.... Read More
Deal activity: January 29-February 3, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: January 29-February 3, 2025
By Shawn Turner | February 6, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Select M City Ltd.’s acquisition of the Radisson Blue Dubai Media City in Dubai from an undisclosed seller for more than AED200 million ($54.4 million).... Read More
How Hilton is ‘defying gravity’ in challenging market
News / C Corps
How Hilton is ‘defying gravity’ in challenging market
By Rob Schneider | February 6, 2025
Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta sounds off on his optimism for 2025, why his company has more construction starts than any other brand, and why Hilton is also getting disproportionate financing.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: ALIS commentary, SH Hotels, Aimbridge, JLL
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: ALIS commentary, SH Hotels, Aimbridge, JLL
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | February 6, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes of the week was SH Hotels & Resorts' Raul Leal talking about the rebrand to Starwood Hotels and the new growth plan.... Read More