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 / Asset Management

Technology feeds innovation boom for hospitality at HITEC

By D.J. Catron | June 28, 2024

IHG CTO Blanchard preaches ‘let the team work. Let them make it happen.’ That’s where you’ll find value and create ‘really sticky’ customers.... Read More

News / Contributed Perspectives

Asset management with a commercial lens

By Judith Cartwright | June 28, 2024

The role of asset management is evolving fast from profit margins to total revenue optimization.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: The Ascott, Hyatt, Trinity Investments

By Rob Schneider | June 28, 2024

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

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Blackstone, Covivio, Aimbridge

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | June 27, 2024

Noteworthy quotes from the week's past stories, including Blackstone's James Seppala talking about his company's acquisition of Village Hotels in the U.K.... Read More

News / Management

Latest news: Pivot adds in Nebraska; Conrad to Athens; Paris bookings up

By Rob Schneider | June 27, 2024

Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: June 18-25, 2024

By Shawn Turner | June 27, 2024

Deal activity: June 18-25, 2024 false Deal activity: June 18-25, 2024 Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Leo Capital Management's acquisition of the Embassy Suites Orlando International Drive ICON Park in Florida. Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Leo Capital Managemen... Read More

News / Owners

Thai shrimp exporter sets rate benchmark in Pattaya

By Raini H.R. | June 27, 2024

First-time hotel investor Narit Chia-Apar shows a differentiated product can always win the price. But exporting seafood may be easier. ... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: New Marriott in Detroit; Artemis acquires; Dolce debuts in Turkey

By Rob Schneider | June 26, 2024

Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Financing

How higher rates have changed SBA lending

By Rob Schneider | June 25, 2024

PMC Commercial Trust’s Laurie Ivy talks about the world of SBA 7(a) loans, borrower hesitation and higher loan-to-value ratios.... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

Singapore rebounds but investment lags: CBRE

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 25, 2024

Return of Chinese tourists and big events helps drive performance, but a cumulative 25% increase in construction costs is hindering development.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Hyatt takes Aces in NOLA; Hoxton to Nordics; budget deal in Japan

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 25, 2024

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

News / North America

Dallas still leads US construction pipeline

By Rob Schneider | June 24, 2024

The latest data from Lodging Econometrics shows that the red-hot Texas market has 185 projects and over 21,000 rooms in its pipeline.... Read More

News / Financing

Why bankers will force more acquisitions this year

By Rob Schneider | June 24, 2024

Colliers’ Mark Owens talks about lenders forcing more transactions over the next year, and where banks are redistributing their money in the current capital market.... Read More