HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 29 May 2026
HVS weekly roundup covers four Asia Pacific hotel transactions: a SGD360M Singapore divestment, a KRW210B Seoul acquisition, a JPY5.49B Okinawa deal, and a AUD28.3M Perth purchase.
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FHS Saudi Arabia celebrates entrepreneurship as Startup Den returns for 2026 edition
FHS Saudi Arabia's Startup Den returns for 2026, with six finalists pitching live for prizes including FHS World access and curated meetings with VCs and investors.
Pudu Robotics and Shenzhen CTID Co. Ltd Launch the World's First Full-Scenario Robot-Serviced Hotel Project
Pudu Robotics and Shenzhen CTID will build the world's first full-scenario robot-serviced hotel on the West Artificial Island of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, with trial operations slated for late 2026.
Choice Hotels International Strengthens Extended Stay Leadership with 30th Everhome Suites Opening
Choice Hotels' Everhome Suites hits 30 properties with a Georgetown, TX opening, backed by 40 hotels in the pipeline and nearly half of all new U.S. economy/midscale extended stay construction.
Hilton Launches Undergraduate by Hilton, Accelerating Lifestyle Portfolio Growth
Hilton's new upper-midscale brand targets 400-500 properties near college campuses, with the first opening expected in 2027, complementing the existing Graduate by Hilton portfolio.
RBH Hospitality Adds Radisson Hotel Group Property Through New Liverpool Signing
RBH Hospitality Management takes over operations of the 194-room Radisson Hotel Liverpool, its fourth property in the city, as part of broader UK portfolio expansion.
Luxury Hotel Opportunities for Another Year of Growth
An industry analysis outlining five strategic opportunities for luxury hotel development heading into 2026 and beyond, covering branded residences, demand diversification, overtourism, adaptive reuse, and generational demand shifts.
By Adam Mogelonsky and Larry Mogelonsky
Accor Accelerates Franchise Growth and Strengthens Partnerships at the 2026 Pacific Franchise Conference
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 Exceeds 150 Franchise Hotels across the Pacific as Franchise Momentum Accelerates
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.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 22 May 2026
HVS rounds up six European hotel transactions, including Select Group's UK golf resort portfolio buy, two Spanish deals involving Zetland Capital, and acquisitions in Finland, Italy, and Austria.
The American Hotel Owners Charitable Association (AHOCA) Officially Launches Its Asia Chapter in Hong Kong
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.
AHOCA Asia and AHOCA
Dreamscape Hospitality Assumes Management of Homewood Suites Hartford South-Glastonbury
Dreamscape Hospitality takes over management of the Homewood Suites Hartford South-Glastonbury in Connecticut, adding another Hilton-branded property to its national portfolio.
The Asset Beneath the Asset: How Hotel Owners Are Quietly Losing the Marine Excursion Economy - and What It Will Take to Get It Back
Coastal hotel owners are ceding USD 67B in marine excursion revenue to third-party operators, with uncaptured value estimated at EUR 2.3–9.2M per property when capitalized at a 6.5% cap rate.
By Juan Sánchez-Harguindey, Consultant, Harguindey. Hospitality Consulting
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 22 May 2026
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.
A Warm Welcome, Twice Over: ANA Holiday Inn Opens in Two New Japanese Cities
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 International and The Fern Hotels & Resorts Celebrate 75 Signings and 50 Openings for Series by Marriott in India
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.
Global Hotel Alliance Adds Four Distinctive New Member Brands
GHA adds Almanac Hotels, Regal Hotels, STORY Hotels, and TemptingPlaces Collection, bringing 22 new properties across Europe, Middle East, and Asia to its 35 million-member loyalty programme.
Two new signings as Valor expands African portfolio
Valor Hospitality signs two South African properties: a 102-room Tapestry Collection by Hilton in KwaZulu-Natal (2028) and a lifestyle aparthotel in Cape Town (2027), expanding its 100+ hotel African portfolio.
FHS Saudi Arabia pre-event feature: hospitality investment outlook
FHS Saudi Arabia (22-24 June, Riyadh) previews the Kingdom's 358,000-room pipeline and investment outlook, featuring perspectives from Wyndham, The First Group, Amsa, and Ewaa Hotel Group.
Tourism 2030: A Better, More Accessible Travel Experience for the Middle East
Wyndham's 100-hotel Super 8 signing in Saudi Arabia exemplifies how mid-market and lifestyle brands are filling a supply gap as UAE and Saudi Tourism 2030 strategies shift from luxury-led to balanced growth.
By Mohammed Haj Hassan, Market Managing Director, Middle East and Africa, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, The Bench