China: 1,100+ New Hotel Openings Forecast for 2026; Hotel Conversions Hit Record High
China's Q2 2026 pipeline holds 3,588 projects and 632,256 rooms, with 1,131 new hotel openings forecast by year-end and conversions hitting a record 245 projects.
Press Releases
Sands China as World's First Integrated Tourism and Leisure Enterprise to Achieve ISO 14001:2026 Certification for Environmental Management
Sands China becomes the world's first hospitality and integrated resort operator to earn ISO 14001:2026 certification, covering all properties and backed by a 61% Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction since 2018.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 31 July 2026
Deals span Seoul, Hong Kong, and Macau: IGIS acquires Doosan Tower for hotel repositioning, JD.com converts hospitality assets to student housing, and Wynn Palace secures approval for a USD900M+ expansion.
Lever China Deepens Partnership with Artyzen Hotel Group to Advance Its Plant-Based Dining Policy
Lever China and Artyzen Hotel Group target 30% plant-based menu coverage across all Artyzen properties worldwide by end of 2027, starting with three Asia-Pacific locations.
Lever China and Artyzen
Ascott Accelerates Vietnam Expansion With Nine Signings in 1H 2026, Growing Portfolio by Over 30%
Ascott signed nine properties totalling 3,200+ units in Vietnam in 1H 2026, growing its country portfolio by over 30% to ~12,000 units across 42 properties in 14 cities.
Sotheby's International Realty Expands into Vietnam
Sotheby's International Realty opens its 18th Asia office in Ho Chi Minh City, targeting Vietnam's growing luxury residential market amid rising domestic wealth and international investor interest.
Hilton Continues Rapid Lifestyle Growth in South East Asia with Trio of Signings in Thailand and the Maldives
Hilton signed three lifestyle properties in Phuket, Chiang Mai, and the Maldives, advancing its goal of surpassing 250 luxury and lifestyle properties across Asia Pacific.
India's Tourism Success Story Is Just Beginning – Unlocking International Travel Can Make It a Global Tourism Powerhouse
WTTC's 2025 EIR shows India's travel and tourism sector generated $263.6B and 46.2M jobs, with the sector forecast to reach $527B by 2036 as international spending remains underdeveloped at 14%.
Cooking with Chris: Three Generations, One Bowl of Wontons
Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta visits Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan to prepare wontons with F&B Director Mandela Zhu, whose family has a three-generation connection to Hilton.
Holiday Inn Signs 24 New Hotels in Greater China, Expanding Portfolio and Growth Opportunities
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 signs landmark agreement to Manage the Gold Coast's First Westin Hotel
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.
June events lifted Sydney hotel performance
Sydney hotels posted June 2026 RevPAR of AUD180.77, up 3.7% year-over-year, with VIVID Sydney, the Al Shami concert, and the Sydney Film Festival driving peak occupancy of 92.7% on June 6.
Tempo by Hilton to Debut in Asia Pacific with First Signings in China
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 Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 10 July 2026
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 Strengthen Strategic Partnership to Shape Landmark Hospitality Experiences Across Vietnam
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.
Global Icon Deepika Padukone and Hilton Celebrate the Power of The Stay In the Next Chapter of Their Internationally Acclaimed Campaign
Hilton's "It Matters Where You Stay" campaign returns with brand ambassador Deepika Padukone, shot at Conrad Bengaluru, targeting India's growing market as Hilton aims for 400 hotels in the country.
Vietnam Claims Asia's No. 1 Position in Branded Residences as Luxury Supply Surges: C9 Report
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.
Central Real Capital appoints Trilogy Hotels as Operator of The Sands Torquay Resort
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.
Beyond The Gen Z Myth: Four Distinct Luxury Mindsets Reshaping Travel in Asia Pacific
Marriott's Luxury Group surveyed 2,800 affluent travelers across 8 Asia Pacific markets, identifying four Gen Z archetypes that are redefining luxury through wellness, disconnection, heritage, and tradition.
PATA Mid-Year Update: The Numbers Behind Asia Pacific's Tourism Growth - China’s Volume, Vietnam’s Velocity
PATA and PolyU project Asia Pacific international arrivals to hit 789.2M by 2028, reaching 115.6% of 2019 levels, with Vietnam and Mongolia among the fastest-growing destinations.
PATA and Hong Kong PolyU