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.

News / Brands

Why this ‘accidental’ hotelier sees a Spark of growth in India

By Rob Schneider | December 3, 2024

Olive by Embassy recently signed a deal with Hilton to introduce the Spark brand in India and add 150 hotels in 10 years. Here’s how the deal came together and why it won’t just be for conversions.... Read More

News / Owners

What hotels designers can’t wait to see in 2025

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 2, 2024

From quirky independents by Liz Lambert to new luxury coming into the hot Mexican market, designers discuss what they want to see in 2025, and why. ... Read More

News / Insights

Is travel moving fast enough with AI?

By Morgan Hines - Phocuswire | December 2, 2024

Travel industry veterans such as Erik Blachford and current executives such as Amex GBT’s Marilyn Markham offer their take on the state of generative AI in travel. ... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Waldorf NYC booking; Amante’s role in KKR deal; Four Seasons Prague sells

By Rob Schneider | December 2, 2024

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Central Romana, Dream Capital, Five Star

By Rob Schneider | December 2, 2024

Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: October 15-November 26, 2024

By Shawn Turner | November 27, 2024

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Columbia West Properties’ sale of the Watertown Hotel in Seattle to Sohal Hotels for $27.5 million.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Meliá founder dies; $9B loan for Marina Bay Sands; Florida construction loan

By Rob Schneider | November 27, 2024

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: PwC, Pyramid Global, Shaner, JLL

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | November 27, 2024

Among the noteworthy quotes of the week was Pyramid Global's Chris Devine talking about its move deeper into the U.K. and Europe after its deal with Axiom Hospitality.... Read More

News / Brands

Design Hotels sets sights on 400 properties

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 26, 2024

New Managing Director Stijn Oyen said the design-led brand is a great fit for ‘adventurous, young entrepreneurs’ who do things differently.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Blackstone completes Athens deal; Gaw sells in Oakland; Criterion refi

By Rob Schneider | November 26, 2024

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Is $1.34M per key justified for this Singapore hotel?

By Raini H.R. | November 26, 2024

A sale of Duxton Reserve, an Autograph Collection hotel, will set a new price benchmark for hotels per key and for leasehold shophouses in Singapore. The question is, will it sell? ... Read More