Asia Pacific luxury hotel transactions surge 77% between 2017-2025
JLL reports luxury hotel transactions in Asia Pacific hit $2.1 billion in 2025, with luxury deals now accounting for nearly 20% of all hotel transactions, up from 8% in 2017.
JLL reports luxury hotel transactions in Asia Pacific hit $2.1 billion in 2025, with luxury deals now accounting for nearly 20% of all hotel transactions, up from 8% in 2017.
BWH Hotels, the global hospitality enterprise comprised of WorldHotels™, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts and SureStay® Hotels, announces the opening of Aiden Surawong Bangkok, a stylish new boutique hotel nestled in a culture-rich part of Thailand’s capital city. This milestone marks the debut of the edgy, design-led Aiden brand in Southeast Asia.
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has signed a management agreement with Makson India Hospitality Pvt Ltd. For InterContinental Resort Jaipur Achrol. Scheduled to open in early 2030, the 225-key luxury resort marks another milestone in the company’s strategic expansion across India’s high-growth leisure destinations.
Accor is preparing to welcome a new address to Western Sydney, with The Sebel Sydney Parramatta scheduled to open in August 2026.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of Hilton Garden Inn Hyderabad Kompally, further strengthening its presence in Hyderabad, one of India’s fastest-growing commercial hubs. Once open, the property will become Hilton’s third hotel in the city, following the recently opened Hilton Hyderabad Genome Valley Resort & Spa and the upcoming Hilton Hyderabad Gachibowli, while also marking the company’s first Hilton Garden Inn in Hyderabad. Expected to open in 2028, the new property is being developed by Fairmount and Friends LLP, part of the Fairmount Group.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of a franchise agreement with MS&C Co., Ltd. to open Hilton Garden Inn Busan Gijang in 2028. Located in Gijang, Busan, the hotel is planned to be part of a larger mixed-use development project.
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel groups, announces the opening of the first Holiday Inn Express in Bandung. Holiday Inn Express Bandung Braga, located strategically in the heart of Bandung, within walking distance to the iconic Braga area.
Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India's largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Tree of Life resort in Kamshet, Maharashtra. This project will be renovated and room inventory will be doubled to offer the brand experience.
PATA ratified 15 new Board members at its Annual General Meeting during the 2026 Annual Summit in Gyeongju, Korea, adding representatives from hospitality, academia, government, and youth sectors.
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 Ascott Limited (Ascott) today announces that lyf Chinatown Singapore will open its doors on 3 July 2026, with bookings available from 15 May 2026 onwards. The 90-unit property marks the fifth lyf-branded property in Singapore. The development has been thoughtfully designed to honour the area’s rich cultural and heritage significance, which carries a long history tied to the Chulia community.
The portfolio spans 1,500 keys across Jaipur, Navi Mumbai, Mangaluru, and Thiruvananthapuram, marking Kimpton's India debut.
voco Darwin Suites has officially opened its doors in the heart of the city centre, bringing IHG Hotels & Resorts' fast-growing premium brand to the Northern Territory for the first time. The new-build hotel also marks the debut of a voco Suites product in Australia, with one- and two-bedroom suites blending the convenience of self-sufficient facilities with a productive work environment, all while retaining the playful characteristics of voco.
MGallery Collection proudly announces the opening of V Villas Maldives at Mirihi — MGallery Collection, a luxurious all-villa retreat where light, time and the ocean flow in soothing harmony. Crafted as a refined ode to Maldivian heritage and natural beauty, this property invites travellers to experience luxury, where every horizon line invites stillness, presence and awe.
VLC Group, owner of multiple Phuket hotels including Marriott properties, will develop NLCS Phuket as a premium boarding school for Thai and international families.
GBTA data shows China leading with $408B projected spending while Japan, South Korea, and India drive regional growth despite geopolitical headwinds.
Centara introduces signature touchpoints including sleep rituals, family activities, and local cultural collaborations across its Thailand-based hotel portfolio.