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

Latest news: Baha Mar addition; new leader for HSH; Garner grows in Europe

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 18, 2024

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

News / Brands

Hyatt CEO on benefits of JVs, growth in China

By Rob Schneider | October 18, 2024

Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian was interviewed at HICAP about whether he prefers JVs or collaborations, the company’s current business model and what he would change about the industry.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Uber buying Expedia?; Regent back in the US; UK deal volume

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 17, 2024

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

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Accor, Remington, Hyatt, Noble, many more

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | October 17, 2024

Among the noteworthy quotes of the week was Accor exec Jean-Jacques Morin talking about the industry's overemphasis on net unit growth versus value generated.... Read More

News / Brands

Wyndham, partner to open 40 Microtels in India

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 17, 2024

Exclusive development deal with Nile Hospitality fueled by increased inbound and domestic tourism.... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

HICAP opens with talk of overtourism, negating NUG, growth hot spots

By Rob Schneider | October 17, 2024

On the first day of the Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP), top hotel executives discussed the industry’s hottest topics.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: October 8-14, 2024

By Shawn Turner | October 16, 2024

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was JB Asset Management’s acquisition of the Mercure Ambassador Seoul. ... Read More

News / Brands

TLC notebook, Part 2: BWH update; new Stonebridge CEO; Hyatt’s Dan Hansen

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 16, 2024

Notes from more interviews at the Lodging Conference include news from BWH, Stonebridge, Hyatt, Brittain and Resolute Road. ... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

APAC investment volume growing by 4.3%

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 16, 2024

Latest JLL research suggests more favorable market conditions will continue to drive transaction activity with new phase less defined by recovery and more linked to organic and sustainable growth. ... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Auberge adds Houston; big franchise deal for Sonesta; records in Rio, Berlin

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 16, 2024

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News / Brands

Hyatt, CR Land expand cooperation in China

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 16, 2024

The JV will develop and manage hotels, including six existing and two new Mumian hotels under Hyatt soft brands, as well as develop additional Hyatt branded properties.... Read More

News / Brands

TLC notebook, Part 1: DEI, third-party buyers’ remorse, net buyers

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 15, 2024

In bare bones conversations with operators, developers and industry advisors, the mood is starting to turn bullish on the buy side, while the grind is back on the operations front. ... Read More