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February 2

HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 30 January 2026

Weekly roundup covers major hotel transactions across Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong and Korea totaling over $2.5 billion in combined deal value.

HVS

Press Release General Management

January 31

Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP Announces Firm Name Change as It Enters Its 45th Year

California-based law firm shortens name to JMM as part of strategic rebranding entering 45th year, with leadership changes coming.

JMM

California, United States

Case Study Markets & Performance

January 30

What 219 TripAdvisor Reviews Reveal About The Neighborhood Hotel Little Italy - Chicago, IL

ECG's analysis of 219 TripAdvisor reviews shows how institutional proximity to UIC and Rush Hospital drives 24% of guest bookings at the Chicago property.

The Neighborhood Hotel

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Supplier News Markets & Performance

January 30

Demand for London hotels soars 1874% as fans rush to book rooms early

Harry Styles tour announcement drove massive search spike for Wembley area hotels, with industry expert providing booking strategies for fans and revenue tips for hotels.

Access Hospitality

London, United Kingdom

Supplier News Technology

January 30

GuestRevu Retains Title of Best Guest Survey Software at the 2026 HotelTechAwards

GuestRevu won based on reviews from 489 hotels globally and also finished top 3 in reputation management at the industry awards.

GuestRevu

Opinion Article Markets & Performance

January 30

Colorado Springs Hotel Market: Recovery, Headwinds, and Growth Potential

HVS analysis examines Colorado Springs' hotel market recovery amid government travel cuts and new supply challenges, with long-term optimism driven by tourism investments and airport expansion.

By Ryan Mark, Senior Project Manager at HVS Denver, HVS

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Press Release Development

January 30

Hampton by Hilton Named No. 1 Hotel Franchise on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, Extends Record 17‑Consecutive Year Run

Hampton leads 12 Hilton brands recognized in Entrepreneur's rankings, with over 3,100 hotels across 46 countries driving the achievement.

Hilton

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Tambourine

Ad Social Strategy

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A two-day working summit, live and online, for hospitality teams ready to improve bookings, reputation and results.

KORDIE®

Supplier News Technology

January 30

Oracle Approved by IHG Hotels & Resorts as a Property Management Provider

Oracle OPERA Cloud joins IHG's approved PMS list for Americas and EMEAA regions, giving franchisees more tech choice options.

Oracle Hospitality and IHG

Ad Social Strategy

Turn Social Into Commercial Growth

A two-day working summit, live and online, for hospitality teams ready to improve bookings, reputation and results.

KORDIE®

Press Release Technology

January 30

Best Western® Hotels & Resorts and Tripadvisor® Launch AI-Powered Trip Planning Experience to Help Soccer Fans Navigate 2026 Travel

Best Western partners with Tripadvisor to create an AI platform helping soccer fans book multi-city stays near 2026 World Cup venues across North America.

BWH Hotels and TripAdvisor

Supplier News Technology

January 29

Europe’s Check-In Crisis: How a Made-in-Europe POS-Integrated Self-Service Kiosk Is Redefining the Hotel Arrival Experience

Kiosk.eu offers Made-in-Europe self-service check-in kiosks with POS integration to address staffing shortages and guest expectations across European hotels.

Kiosk Embedded Systems GmbH

Supplier News Technology

January 29

Cloudbeds unveils inaugural Cloudbeds Collection: 100 Properties redefining independent hospitality

The platform provider showcases 100 diverse independent properties across 30+ countries using its unified operations and distribution system.

Cloudbeds

Opinion Article Technology

January 29

The Hidden Cost of Inconsistency: Why Manual Workflows Are Holding Back Hotel Groups

RobosizeME claims hotel groups waste thousands of hours annually on manual tasks, with automation saving clients 200,000+ labor hours per year.

By Linda Girrbach, Co-Founder & Head of Hospitality Consulting, RobosizeME

Press Release Development

January 29

Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives Joins the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) Portfolio

The five-star private island resort joins GHA's network of 950+ hotels, giving 34 million loyalty members access to its luxury villas and facilities.

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA)

Maldives

Press Release Development

January 29

Parable Hospitality Launches, Setting a New Standard for Hotel Management with an Innovative Owner-First Model

Parable Hospitality launches with 30+ properties across California and Hawaii, promising owner-focused transparency and integrated commercial strategy.

Parable Hospitality

Aliso Viejo, United States

Press Release Development

January 29

Experimental* Announces the Acquisition of Quinta Da Comporta

The acquisition follows Experimental's recent purchase of Hotel Infante Sagres in Porto, strengthening the group's Portuguese expansion strategy.

Experimental

Portugal

Opinion Article Markets & Performance

January 29

Minneapolis–St. Paul Hotel Recovery Remains Tepid

The Twin Cities market lags national recovery with RevPAR remaining $20 below U.S. average, driven by weak corporate travel and legacy oversupply from 2016-2021.

By Tanya Pierson, MAI, Managing Director at HVS Minneapolis, HVS

Minnesota, United States

Press Release Development

January 29

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection Welcomes Inns of Monterey in California

Curator adds five boutique Monterey properties to its California portfolio, bringing its statewide collection to over 35 independent hotels.

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection

Monterey, United States

Press Release Human Resources

January 29

Hilton, Hyatt and IHG Hotels & Resorts Create Modernized, Updated Human Trafficking Prevention Training

The free curriculum, developed with survivor input, will be available through 2026 and joins Marriott's existing training completed over 2.6 million times.