HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 27 February 2026
The newsletter covers five major hotel transactions across Asia Pacific totaling over USD200 million, including conversions and REIT acquisitions.
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Revenue on the line: Why the voice channel matters more than ever
Hospitality leaders discuss treating phone calls as revenue opportunities rather than cost centers, using unified guest data to boost direct booking conversion.
Karen Stephens, Chief Marketing Officer, Revinate, Inc.
Hotel competitors: The ultimate guide to building your perfect competitive set in 2026
The guide details 11 criteria for selecting 5-10 direct competitors, from location and price to amenities and online presence, with automated tracking solutions.
By Laure Cremers, Content Specialist, Lighthouse
Minor Hotels Brings Luxury Anantara Hotels & Resorts Brand to Australia with Announcement of Anantara Perth Hotel
The 150-room property will anchor a AUD $3.8 billion Burswood Point development opening in 2032, marking Anantara's first Australian location.
U.S. hotel performance for January 2026
First RevPAR growth month since March 2025, with Minneapolis leading gains due to federal agent activity and Miami boosted by CFP Championship Game.
Marriott International Announces Robust Growth Momentum Across Europe, Middle East & Africa in 2025
Marriott signed over 230 deals across EMEA in 2025, with conversions representing nearly 50% of signings and luxury segment delivering a record 40 signed agreements.
ROW NYC Reopens in Times Square This May
The 1,300-room property debuts redesigned rooms, reimagined public spaces, and Percy All Day café after a comprehensive renovation, with rates starting at $279.
Memphis Riverline Hotel Unveiled, Marking a New Chapter for The Downtown Landmark
Former Sheraton Memphis Downtown transitions to independent Memphis Riverline Hotel while maintaining Marriott Bonvoy benefits and planning phased renovations.
Hilton to Introduce Iconic Luxury Brand Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts to Goa
The 148-room property will open in 2030 on a 20-acre South Goa waterfront site, marking Waldorf Astoria's third hotel in India.
LodgIQ Announces Strategic Partnership with Convento do Espinheiro, Historic Hotel & Spa to Enhance Guest Revenue and Operational Insight
The 92-room luxury property in Évora, Portugal will use LodgIQ's AI platform to optimize pricing and unify data from PMS and CRS systems into a single dashboard.
Hospitality: The Data That Matters Most, and How to Use It
The guide targets operations, finance, commercial teams, and owners with role-specific data strategies to improve decision-making across hotel departments.
By Jason Q. Freed, Hospitality Data Evangelist, Otelier
When Innovation Becomes Friction: Rethinking Hotel Technology Decisions
The piece advocates for disciplined hotel technology decisions based on clear outcomes rather than competitive pressure, proposing configurable guest pathways from analog to futuristic.
New Comfort Inn & Suites Opens Across From Orlando Sanford International Airport
The four-story property was designed with sound mitigation for its airport location and targets sports teams visiting nearby Boombah Sports Complex.
Canary Technologies Adds Industry Veteran Jeff Thoman to Fuel Enterprise Momentum
Thoman joins from Salesforce where he led the travel and hospitality vertical, bringing experience with major hotel brands including Marriott, IHG, and Hyatt.
HOSPITALITY X redefines hotel operations through Shiji full-stack adoption
Four German hotels transitioned from Lindner to HOSPITALITY X management with Shiji's cloud PMS replacing legacy systems across all properties.
AI is now how travellers find hotels. Hotelworld AI launches World's Best at AI Index, the study shows who's winning and who's invisible in the Age of AI
Study of 2.36M data points reveals only one-sixth of 810,000 global hotel properties appear in AI search results, with Holiday Inn Express leading rankings.
By Geri Cupi, CEO, HotelWorld AI
Deicorp Partners with Trilogy Hotels and Marriott International to Launch Sydney’s First AC by Marriott Hotel
The 104-room property will be part of a mixed-use tower featuring 169 residences, opening in late 2027 near Hyde Park and Museum Station.
RobosizeME Raises $2M Seed Round Led by SeedTwo Capital to Bring AI Workflow Automation to the Global Hotel Industry
Founded by Sciant co-founder Stephen Burke, RobosizeME saved one US hotel chain over $1M in labor costs with less than one year payback period.
Guest Experience in the Era of Intelligent Interactions
Orascom Hotels launched Genie, an AI-powered app that replaces menu-driven hotel services with conversational interactions, learning guest preferences and extending beyond property walls to destination recommendations.
By Sanjay Sharma, Chief Technology Officer, Orascom Hotels Management
A visit from an A-list celebrity to a hotel can send demand soaring by as much as 142%
Simonstone Hall in Yorkshire saw 142% demand spike after hosting A-list cast, with owner Jake Dinsdale sharing insights on leveraging celebrity stays.