IHG signed 24 new Holiday Inn hotels across Greater China at a Beijing owner forum, bringing the brand's regional pipeline to 106 hotels alongside 168 already open.
La Vie Hotels & Resorts will operate the 138-key Westin Gold Coast, a new-build mixed-use development by M Property expected to open in late 2029, marking Westin's first property on the Gold Coast.
Hilton signed multiple Tempo by Hilton deals across Xiamen, Beijing, Chengdu, and Jiaxing, marking the lifestyle brand's first Asia Pacific presence as Hilton targets 250 luxury and lifestyle hotels in the region.
HVS Asia Pacific's weekly newsletter covers five hotel acquisitions across Japan and Australia, totaling hundreds of millions in deal value across Tokyo, Melbourne, Newcastle, Gifu, and Townsville.
Accor and Sun Group signed a portfolio deal to develop 5,300+ keys across Vietnam over five years, introducing brands including SO/, Sofitel Serviced Residences, Swissôtel Living, and TRIBE for the first time in the market.
Vietnam's branded residence sector is now worth USD 8 billion, representing 20% of Asia's regional total and surpassing Thailand and South Korea, with 15,762 units in its pipeline across 47 projects.
Trilogy Hotels takes over management of the 112-suite Sands Torquay Resort on Victoria's Surf Coast from 1 July 2026, expanding its Australian portfolio to 24 properties.
Six Asia Pacific transactions and developments covered, including OUE REIT's SGD500M Crowne Plaza Changi Airport sale, two Japan hotel acquisitions, and a Singapore serviced apartment project.
Marriott and CG Hospitality Global will jointly develop around 100 Series by Marriott hotels in Greater China over 10 years, with four Arro Khampa boutique resorts joining the portfolio by end of 2026.
Hilton opens its first two Spark by Hilton hotels in Bengaluru and Goa, launching the brand in Asia Pacific under a strategic deal with Olive Hospitality to develop 150 properties across India.
Hilton signed 2,000+ new Hilton Garden Inn rooms in China across five properties, targeting core business cities and leisure destinations using its China-specific Gen A prototype.
Marriott and CG Hospitality Global signed a deal for three properties: Ritz-Carlton Kathmandu, Westin Kathmandu, and JW Marriott Siliguri, adding ~450 keys and targeting a 2031 opening.
Ascott and Sun Group signed agreements for four new properties in Ho Chi Minh City and Phu Quoc, bringing Ascott's Vietnam portfolio to 40 properties and over 10,100 units, with all projects slated to open in 2028.
Accor and Fijian-owned Yavu Collective signed a deal to open three hotels under Sofitel, The Sebel, and TRIBE brands by 2027, adding over 370 keys to Denarau Island and Nadi.
C9 Hotelworks research shows Bangtao's pipeline includes 9 hotels (1,640 rooms) and 9 branded residences (1,649 units), with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Dusit and Central Group driving a shift from beach resort to year-round lifestyle district.
AHOCA launched its first regional chapter outside the US in Hong Kong, aiming to connect American Chinese hotel owners with Asian hospitality leaders for cross-border investment and partnerships.
Lighthouse appoints Jan Hansen, former Agoda Global Head of Connectivity Partnerships, as VP of Growth for Asia Pacific as it pushes an AI-first product strategy in the region.
Accor gathered 270+ franchise partners and owners in Sydney to discuss growth strategy, investment trends, AI-driven efficiencies, and loyalty, covering its 420+ Pacific properties.
Accor surpasses 150 franchise hotels in Australia and New Zealand, marking the Pacific as its largest and fastest-growing franchise network, with the greet brand set to launch in the region.
AHOCA launches its Asia Chapter in Hong Kong on May 26, bringing together US and Asian hotel owners and investors to foster cross-border ownership and capital partnerships.