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 / Financing

Exclusive: Smith Hill, Bain Capital close $111M in financing for 4 hotels

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | June 3, 2024

The JV is financing a first mortgage for a 954-key portfolio of Marriott and Hilton properties in Arizona, California, Georgia and New Jersey.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Latest news: Chatham buys in Phoenix; Crescent grows in Vegas; Leonardo grows in UK

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 31, 2024

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

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Cross-border investment surging: JLL

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 31, 2024

Cross-border investment surging: JLL false Look for family offices from across Asia, private equity groups from the U.S., and Sovereign Wealth Funds from the Middle East to be increasingly acquisitive. Brought to you by 52813 0 74 News Global cr... Read More

News / Management

People on the Move: Rob Smith new CEO at Stonebridge

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 31, 2024

News about former Aimbridge division president joining Stonebridge Companies in July and other executive moves this week. ... Read More

News / Brands

José Andrés names Bakhshandehpour Global CEO

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 30, 2024

RockCreek makes significant investment to grow hospitality and media company. ... Read More

News / Brands

Kiraku founder talks about Japan's Atona ryokan brand

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 30, 2024

Venture with Hyatt will open its first three properties in 2026 with further selective expansion planned as Japanese tourism rebounds. ... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

Investors rediscover Bali, but deals are like needles in haystacks

By Raini H.R. | May 30, 2024

A strong Bali bounce-back rekindles investors’ interest in the island, but only the most ardent suitors will get somewhere. ... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Host, Hyatt, TMGOC, Berkadia

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | May 30, 2024

Among the more noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Host Hotels James Risoleo talking about how they plan to rebrand the Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu to a Ritz-Carlton.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Azora adds in Portugal; Coury adding 7; easyHotel funding

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 30, 2024

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

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: May 21-27, 2024

By Shawn Turner | May 29, 2024

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Grupotel Hotels & Resorts acquisition of the Hotel Mayorazgo in Madrid. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Latest news: Waramaug partners in Austin; Sonesta adds Mexico; extended-stay bounces back

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 29, 2024

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

News / Brands

Hyatt, Kiraku complete first funding for ryokan brand

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 28, 2024

First three Atona ryokans will open in Japan in 2026; new final target funding raise of $128 million. ... Read More

News / Insights

CEO spotlight: Ariane Gorin of Expedia Group

By Mitra Sorrells | May 28, 2024

New Expedia CEO shares her thoughts on AI, social commerce, the B2B business, Vrbo and OneKey, as well as opinions on Airbnb and the TikTok ban. ... Read More