Vignette Collection Expands Across Greater China with More One-of-a-Kind Luxury Stays
IHG's Vignette Collection adds seven properties across Greater China in 2025, spanning Chengdu, Chongqing, Shanghai, Beidaihe, Qiandao Lake, Sanya, and Hong Kong.
Development
Wyndham’s Ramada Encore Surpasses 1,000 Operational Keys in India with Three New Hotel Openings
Wyndham's Ramada Encore brand crosses 1,000 operational keys in India with three new hotels in Ayodhya, Vrindavan, and Kochi, targeting pilgrimage and regional business travel demand.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 9 October 2026
HVS weekly digest covers four Asia Pacific deals: IOI's SGD593M Singapore acquisition for a luxury hotel-office tower, CR Longdation's HKD440M Hong Kong hotel-to-student-housing conversions, a Coliwoo asset sale-leaseback, and AB Capital's 16th Japan hotel buy.
Recent Announcements
MoreMarriott International Signs Landmark Agreement with FICO Corporation for Seven Hotels in Thailand
Marriott and FICO Corporation signed a deal for seven new hotels across Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket, adding 1,262 keys and introducing citizenM, Four Points Flex and Series by Marriott to Thailand.
Hilton Strengthens Bengaluru Portfolio with Signing of Conrad Bengaluru Airport and Hilton Bengaluru Airport, Adding 600 Rooms
Hilton and Kalyani Group signed two 300-room hotels near Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport, due to open in 2030 with 72,000 sq ft of MICE space.
Marriott International Signs Moxy Hotels and Thailand’s First Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy for Khao Lak’s Matalay
Marriott signs two properties with KS Hotels and Resorts at Khao Lak's Matalay: a 160-room Moxy and Thailand's first Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy with 60 units.
Ginger Achieves a Milestone of 100 Operating Hotels
IHCL's Ginger brand hits 100 operating hotels in India, with a total portfolio of 250 including 95 under development and upcoming openings at major airports in Bengaluru, Goa, Mumbai, and Kolkata.
Artotel Group and U Stay Group Establish a Strategic Partnership
Artotel Group now manages four U Stay properties in Jakarta and Bali under its "by ARTOTEL" brand, adding 250 rooms, with U Stay targeting 50 hotels and 5,000 rooms over the next three years.
IHG Hotels & Resorts Introduces Newest Brand Noted Collection to Tokyo
IHG signs two Tokyo hotels under its new Noted Collection brand: a 207-key Shinjuku conversion opening 2027 and an 81-key Ginza new-build opening 2029, marking the brand's Japan debut.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 25 September 2026
Three Asia-Pacific hospitality deals covered: GIC buys 16 Japanese hotels from KKR for JPY200B, Pebblestone bids KRW500B for Seoul's Hyde Park Myeongdong, and Shorea Capital acquires Hong Kong's Pemberton for conversion.
WTTC, JATA and Tourism Expo Japan Join Forces to Drive Japan's Global Tourism Growth
WTTC, JATA and Tourism EXPO Japan signed an MOU to boost collaboration, as Japan's travel sector hit $343.1B in GDP contribution and ranked 7th globally for international visitor spending.
KKR Sells Four Points Flex by Sheraton Portfolio in Japan
KKR has sold 16 Four Points Flex by Sheraton hotels across 11 Japanese cities to an unnamed global institutional investor, following a renovation and repositioning program launched after its 2024 acquisition from Unizo Holdings.
Recent Appointments
View allMulpha Acquires Interest In Landmark Darling Harbour Hotels
Mulpha Australia acquires a one-third stake in the 781-room Novotel and ibis Sydney Darling Harbour alongside Sun Hung Kai Co. and Wentworth Capital, with Accor continuing as operator.
Frasers Hospitality unveils Fraser Suites Reserve, a new luxury serviced living brand
Frasers Hospitality launches Fraser Suites Reserve, a luxury serviced living brand debuting with a 255-room Bangkok property at One Bangkok tower, opening December 2026.
Artotel Group Supports the Development of Sports Tourism Assets in West Java, Indonesia
Artotel Group CEO backed plans to convert four West Java sports complexes into integrated sport tourism and wellness destinations, speaking at Indonesia Sports Summit 2026.
IHG and ALAND sign landmark 15-hotel deal to launch Staybridge Suites in Australia
IHG and Australian developer ALAND signed a Master Development Agreement for at least 15 Staybridge Suites hotels and 2,000 rooms across Australia, with two Greater Western Sydney properties signed as the first phase.
Expert Views (6)
David Bowd, Owner, Chief Executive Officer, Salt Hotels
I see AI as a tool, not a strategy in itself. Today, its greatest value for us is business intelligence: helping our teams analyze information faster, identify patterns, challenge assumptions and give owners better insight into performance.
Andrew Carey, Chief Executive Officer, Newport Hospitality Group
Chris Nassetta was right to call this AI’s “early days.” However, we are seeing consistent evidence that shows great promise for owners and operators.First, AI improves data consolidation and presentation. For decades, we have been trying to organize and bring data into clear, actionable reports.
IHCL and Oriental Hotels Limited Announce Merger
IHCL will absorb associate company OHL via an all-stock deal at 25 IHCL shares per 117 OHL shares, folding in seven hotels and 825 rooms, with completion targeted in H2 FY2028.
IHG Hotels & Resorts signs landmark 14-hotel portfolio deal in Japan
IHG and GCP Hospitality have signed a 14-hotel, 1,063-room conversion deal in Kyoto, one of Japan's largest such portfolio agreements, anchored by 12 Garner hotels converting over the next 12 months.
Fusion Hotel Group Announces Integration of Ayola and Odua Brands from Topotels Hotels & Resorts
Fusion Hotel Group integrates Topotels' seven Indonesian midscale properties under the Ayola and Odua brands, expanding its footprint across Jakarta, Bandung, and Surabaya.