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.
Deal activity: November 5-12, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: November 5-12, 2024
By Shawn Turner | November 14, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was the sale of the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit by Grande Asset Hotels and Property Perfect to an undisclosed seller for 5.055 billion baht (US$155 million).... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Viceroy, Wyndham, Design Hotels, Oberoi
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Viceroy, Wyndham, Design Hotels, Oberoi
November 14, 2024
Among the noteworthy quotes from the past week was Viceroy's head of development Mark Keiser talking about Highgate's desire to ramp-up development of its luxury lifestyle brand.... Read More
Latest news: Spain's biggest deal; Davidson adds in Miami; developments in Mexico
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Spain's biggest deal; Davidson adds in Miami; developments in Mexico
By Rob Schneider | November 14, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Ashford forbearance on CMBS; PM adds in DC; NewcrestImage sells
News / Financing
Latest news: Ashford forbearance on CMBS; PM adds in DC; NewcrestImage sells
By Rob Schneider | November 13, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Corinthia’s ambitious growth plans include first U.S. hotel
News / Brands
Corinthia’s ambitious growth plans include first U.S. hotel
By Christina Jelski | November 13, 2024
Corinthia’s ambitious growth plans include first U.S. hotel false The small luxury player is evaluating its existing portfolio while getting ready to open in Brussels, Bucharest, Rome, and potentially others in the U.S. Brought to you by 0 0 Christina Jelski... Read More
Marriott’s Design Hotels accelerates portfolio growth
News / Brands
Marriott’s Design Hotels accelerates portfolio growth
By Rob Schneider | November 12, 2024
 The collection of independent hotels has signed 29 new agreements and grown 10% over the past 12 months, including key signings in the U.S., Mexico, Switzerland, Italy, Turkey, Singapore and Bali.... Read More
78% of travelers want to use AI in accommodation journey
News
78% of travelers want to use AI in accommodation journey
By Morgan Hines | November 12, 2024
A report also found 52% travelers have abandoned an online booking after a bad experience, such as lack of site security, payment issues, loading times, design and a lack of friendliness for mobile users. ... Read More
Latest news: AWH buys in Colorado; Sunstone earnings; NexGen adds in Florida
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: AWH buys in Colorado; Sunstone earnings; NexGen adds in Florida
By Rob Schneider | November 12, 2024
 Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why Aprirose is gearing up for more UK acquisitions
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Why Aprirose is gearing up for more UK acquisitions
By Rob Schneider | November 11, 2024
The London-based real estate investment firm has been selling hospitality assets and wants to double its entire UK portfolio in the coming years. Here’s how.... Read More
Latest news: Novum adds Garners; big deal in Thailand; China's record pipeline
News / Owners
Latest news: Novum adds Garners; big deal in Thailand; China's record pipeline
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 11, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Turnberry refi; IHCL takes Claridges; Airbnb reports
News / Management
Latest news: Turnberry refi; IHCL takes Claridges; Airbnb reports
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 8, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Commonwealth, Envi, JA Resorts, McKibbon
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Commonwealth, Envi, JA Resorts, McKibbon
By Rob Schneider | November 7, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Deal activity: October 29-November 4, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: October 29-November 4, 2024
By Shawn Turner | November 7, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Albilad Capital’s acquisition of the Mövenpick Hotel & Residences in Riyadh from an undisclosed seller for approximately SAR 1 billion.... Read More
Latest news: Ashford refi, update on debt payoff; US up last week; RLJ's positive Q3
News / REITs
Latest news: Ashford refi, update on debt payoff; US up last week; RLJ's positive Q3
By Rob Schneider | November 7, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Gilda Perez-Alvarado navigates her 180° career change
News / On the Money
Gilda Perez-Alvarado navigates her 180° career change
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 7, 2024
In her second year as Accor’s chief strategy officer and now head of the emerging ultra-luxury Orient Express hotel brand, the broker-turned-hotelier talks about how her discoveries and what's next.... Read More