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.
Latest news: Ares buys UK portfolio; Marriott grows in Canada; first Meliá in Laos
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Latest news: Ares buys UK portfolio; Marriott grows in Canada; first Meliá in Laos
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | May 8, 2024
Breaking news about development, M&A and management, including Hilton, IHCL, Marriott and more.... Read More
Playa’s Wardinski’s message of love
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Playa’s Wardinski’s message of love
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 8, 2024
Great explanation about ‘service from the heart’ approach to business from CHRIS-HOLA Lifetime Achievement Award winner.... Read More
Choice’s earnings mixed bag: RevPAR down, pipeline up
News / C Corps
Choice’s earnings mixed bag: RevPAR down, pipeline up
By Rob Schneider | May 8, 2024
In its first earnings since failed Wyndham bid, RevPAR and fees were down but EBITDA and pipeline were up.... Read More
Jumeirah refreshes identity to drive development
News / Brands
Jumeirah refreshes identity to drive development
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 7, 2024
Dubai-based luxury brand attempts to create a new perception to drive growth and meet 2030 expectations.... Read More
Latest news: Braemar sells in La Jolla; historic KC hotel sells; LATAM pipeline surges
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Braemar sells in La Jolla; historic KC hotel sells; LATAM pipeline surges
By Rob Schneider | May 7, 2024
Latest news: Braemar announces sale; historic KC hotel sells; Latin America pipeline surging false Latest news: Braemar announces sale; historic KC hotel sells; Latin America pipeline surging Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more Breaking news about M&A, development, data a... Read More
Why franchising is rising in SE Asia: JLL report
News / Franchising
Why franchising is rising in SE Asia: JLL report
By Rob Schneider | May 7, 2024
The report highlights what hotel owners in the region need to assess before franchising with a brand.... Read More
Marriott boosts Japan portfolio with KKR deal
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Marriott boosts Japan portfolio with KKR deal
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 7, 2024
KKR acquires 14 hotels out of bankruptcy from Unizo Holdings with plans to convert them to Four Points Express by Sheraton properties. ... Read More
More than 50% of investors will buy more in '24: CBRE
News / Mergers and Acquistions
More than 50% of investors will buy more in '24: CBRE
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 6, 2024
Hotel assets remain in vogue, but investors cite borrowing costs (52%), labor costs (44%), and construction costs (26%) as biggest challenges. ... Read More
Choice’s CDO on where he thinks the company can grow
News / Franchising
Choice’s CDO on where he thinks the company can grow
By Rob Schneider | May 6, 2024
Choice Hotels International Chief Development Officer David Pepper talks about extended-stay, NUG and the premium value space.... Read More
Latest news: Extended-stay takes hit; Charlottesville deal; Accor soft brand to SF
News / Owners
Latest news: Extended-stay takes hit; Charlottesville deal; Accor soft brand to SF
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 6, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
‘Scale matters’: Why appetite for M&A is still there for Choice
News / Franchising
‘Scale matters’: Why appetite for M&A is still there for Choice
By Rob Schneider | May 3, 2024
Choice Hotels International CEO Patrick Pacious talks about M&A, moving up segments and the success of its extended-stay brands.... Read More
Latest news: Minor adding 50 in India; Lexington in NYC refinances; first Club Med in Middle East
News / Brands
Latest news: Minor adding 50 in India; Lexington in NYC refinances; first Club Med in Middle East
By Rob Schneider | May 3, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Gains outside the Americas drive IHG’s growth
News / C Corps
Gains outside the Americas drive IHG’s growth
By Rob Schneider | May 3, 2024
The company said while its global RevPAR increased 2.6% in the first quarter, gains in the Americas were slightly down. But RevPAR growth elsewhere increased at a more robust pace.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: The Lux Collective, HVMG, Peachtree
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: The Lux Collective, HVMG, Peachtree
By Rob Schneider | May 2, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
11 insightful quotes of the week: Marriott, sbe, L+R, CHTA and more
News / Insights
11 insightful quotes of the week: Marriott, sbe, L+R, CHTA and more
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | May 2, 2024
Noteworthy quotes from our stories over the past week include a consultant in India discussing how prolonged timelines must be addressed to get deals done in burgeoning India.... Read More
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Magna sells 4 NYC hotels for nearly $500 million
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Magna sells 4 NYC hotels for nearly $500 million
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Fertitta could buy Caesars for $7B: WSJ
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News / Mergers and Acquisitions
New World selling Rosewood London: report
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