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.
Weekly Asia Pacific deal digest covers Goldman Sachs' KRW53B Seoul hotel acquisition, an Ichigo Hotel REIT divestment in Tokyo, Journey Beyond's Kakadu purchase, and airport expansions in Vietnam.
IHG opens two ANA Holiday Inn properties in Japan on consecutive days, marking the first international full-service hotels in Sanda City (130 rooms) and Tosu City (127 rooms), operated by Select Hotels Group.
Marriott and Concept Hospitality's Series by Marriott brand hit 75 signings and 50 open properties across 43 Indian cities in under six months, adding 3,556 rooms to Marriott's India portfolio.
Minor Hotels is rebranding Anantara Vacation Club to Minor Vacation Club to reflect expanded access across its full portfolio, with two new Club Resorts launching in Japan later this year.
HVS Asia Pacific's weekly roundup covers four transactions: Pro-invest acquires Sydney's Coogee Sands for AUD100M, Shama Hollywood Hong Kong sells for HKD203.8M, Cairns Harbourside Hotel sold for AUD30M, and Shun Ho Property executes a HKD48.1M share buy-back.
The portfolio spans 1,500 keys across Jaipur, Navi Mumbai, Mangaluru, and Thiruvananthapuram, marking Kimpton's India debut.
The luxury mixed-use project features Vietnam's first Ritz-Carlton hotel and residences opposite Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City's historic core.
The Asia-Pacific hospitality company plans to grow from 49 to 75+ properties by 2030 with THB 5.5 billion investment over three years.
Hyatt partners with Dossen Group to exclusively develop Hyatt Select hotels across Chinese Mainland, targeting upper-midscale market.
The 100-room hotel will anchor a $640 million mixed-use development in Crows Nest, opening in late 2027 as part of a 212-apartment complex.