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: Is Accor buying Habitas?; dual-brand in NOLA, W Fort Lauderdale trade
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Is Accor buying Habitas?; dual-brand in NOLA, W Fort Lauderdale trade
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 2, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Choice relaunching brand in ‘premium value’ space
News / Franchising
Choice relaunching brand in ‘premium value’ space
By Rob Schneider | May 2, 2024
The relaunched Park Inn by Radisson conversion brand sits between economy and midscale. Choice is optimistic about its growth.... Read More
Deal activity: April 23-29, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: April 23-29, 2024
By Shawn Turner | May 2, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was the Schwartz Family Company’s acquisition of the Leura Gardens Resort in New South Wales, Australia, for $25 million.... Read More
Colorful takeaways from Marriott earnings call
News / C Corps
Colorful takeaways from Marriott earnings call
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 1, 2024
China rebound has fits and starts; group business continues to drive performance; interest rate uncertainty has less of an impact; strong dollar bodes well for international markets.... Read More
Confidence translates to 7.5% supply growth in India
News / Owners
Confidence translates to 7.5% supply growth in India
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 1, 2024
Consultancy Hotelivate analyzes development and performance data, and sends a bit of a warning about expansion.... Read More
Latest news: Kimpton's new market; another Vegas giant?; Whitbread converts restaurants
News / Brands
Latest news: Kimpton's new market; another Vegas giant?; Whitbread converts restaurants
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 1, 2024
Breaking news about development, M&A, data and more.... Read More
Asia Pac rebound highlights Marriott’s earnings
News / C Corps
Asia Pac rebound highlights Marriott’s earnings
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 1, 2024
Excluding China, Marriott grew RevPAR by 17% in Asia Pacific during the first quarter; the company also highlighted continued strength in group business. ... Read More
Latest news: Gencom refi in Bermuda; record pipeline in Canada; Yotel deal in Tokyo
News / Brands
Latest news: Gencom refi in Bermuda; record pipeline in Canada; Yotel deal in Tokyo
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 30, 2024
Breaking news about development, M&A, conversions, data and more.... Read More
Why labor could be key to Latin American investment
News / Latin America
Why labor could be key to Latin American investment
By Rob Schneider | April 29, 2024
At the HOLA conference, hospitality executives discuss labor, investments, demand and partnerships. ... Read More
Ashford Hospitality Trust hands keys to 14 hotels to lenders
News / REITs
Ashford Hospitality Trust hands keys to 14 hotels to lenders
By Rob Schneider | April 29, 2024
It’s been a busy year for the Dallas-based REIT since it announced its desire to break pencils on 19 underperforming hotels last July. ... Read More
Latest news: Dallas still leads US pipeline; Accor adds in KSA; Travelodge owner explores sale?
News
Latest news: Dallas still leads US pipeline; Accor adds in KSA; Travelodge owner explores sale?
By Rob Schneider | April 29, 2024
Breaking news about development, M&A, performance and more.... Read More
India’s hotel supply: too little, too slow
News / Asia Pacific
India’s hotel supply: too little, too slow
By Raini H.R. | April 29, 2024
The math is working great for India’s hotel performance, but not for hotel development. Accor CEO urges Indian owners to be bolder.... Read More
Hilton has grand visions for small NoMad brand
News / Brands
Hilton has grand visions for small NoMad brand
By Jerry Limone and Christina Jelski | April 26, 2024
Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta said the NoMad acquisition was a “very efficient way” to get into luxury lifestyle hotels, a sector Hilton has aimed to enter for years. ... Read More
CHRIS video: Eileen Kett, Club Med
News / Watch Learn Videos
CHRIS video: Eileen Kett, Club Med
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 26, 2024
Hotel Investment Today talked to Club Med Senior Vice President of Development for the Americas Eileen Kett about how they continue to differentiate as all-inclusive competition grows deeper.... Read More
Latest news: Signa sells in Venice; Ault holds Midwest portfolio; extended-stay revenue down
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Signa sells in Venice; Ault holds Midwest portfolio; extended-stay revenue down
By Rob Schneider | April 26, 2024
Breaking news about development, M&A, performance and more.... Read More