HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 16 January 2026
Features major acquisitions including CMC REIT's HKD206M purchase of a Hong Kong student housing conversion and One REIT's JPY4.8B Kyoto hotel deal.
Search
Shiji Japan launches full-scale rollout of Reviewpro Reputation to elevate Guest Experience across hotels and restaurants in Japan
Shiji, the global hospitality technology leader, today announced the full-scale launch of Reviewpro Reputation in Japan. Since establishing its Tokyo office in 2018, Shiji Japan has introduced next-generation hospitality solutions, from Daylight PMS and Infrasys POS to guest engagement and data intelligence tools, to accelerate digital transformation across Japan’s hotel and restaurant industry. Now fully localized for Japan, Reviewpro Reputation supports over 80 review sites and 45 languages, transforming diverse guest feedback into actionable insights that help hotels strengthen brand value, improve service quality, and deliver superior guest experiences across every guest touchpoint.
IHG Hotels & Resorts to scale India presence to over 400 open and in development hotels within five years
IHG plans to triple its India hotel count from 130 to over 400 properties within five years, adding Vignette Collection brand in 2026.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Welcomes The Cooper to Legend Collection
The 191-room luxury waterfront property will open in March 2026 with a rooftop pool, private marina, and four dining venues.
Banyan Group Highlights New Chapter of Growth in 2026 Following Its Landmark 100-Resort Milestone
Banyan Group announces expansion plans following its 100-resort milestone, with new openings across Africa, Caribbean, and Asia, plus enhanced wellbeing programs.
Global Asset Solutions marks landmark year of growth, expansion and innovation
The firm now manages USD 6.6 billion in assets globally after 35% portfolio growth and key hires across EMEA, Middle East and Asia Pacific.
Al Qimmah Hospitality and Marriott International Announce Agreement to Add More Than 2,700 Hotel Rooms in Saudi Arabia
The partnership adds properties in Jeddah, Makkah, and Madinah, including Marriott's first Four Points Flex by Sheraton in the Kingdom.
New Year's Eve pushed Sydney room rates to record-high
NYE rates hit AUD 1,009, while concerts by Jimmy Barnes and Lady Gaga also drove strong performance throughout December.
Tourism Investment in Bulgaria: New UN Tourism Guidelines Highlight Opportunities in the Sector
UN Tourism's new investment guidelines showcase Bulgaria's record 13.3 million visitors in 2024 and major brand commitments from Hyatt, Marriott, and Hilton.
Crescent Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel to Portfolio
The 408-room property strengthens Crescent's partnership with Whitestone Companies and marks the management company's expansion into Columbus's downtown market.
Ennismore unveils its 2026 openings as it surpasses the 200th hotel milestone, doubling its collective in just four years
The lifestyle hospitality group will debut 20+ properties across six continents, including the reopening of Delano Miami Beach and first-time entries into Greece, India, and Vietnam.
Dusit records all-time high hotel signings in 2025, positions for a strong year of openings in 2026
Dusit signed 24 hotels in 2025, building a 50+ property pipeline across 18 countries with 1,400+ rooms set to open in 2026.
Navigating the opportunity in Africa’s hospitality sector in 2026: Beyond the numbers, toward true value creation
Valor Hospitality advocates for sustainable investment in Africa's $11.29 billion hotel market through community-focused operations and AI-enabled personalization.
By Tony Romer-Lee, Co-Founder and Managing Partner - AMEA, Valor Hospitality Partners, Valor Hospitality
Where to Invest: A Pragmatic View of Hospitality in 2026
The author argues reinvestment in existing hotels offers the best risk-adjusted returns in 2026, as transaction math improves but sellers resist higher cap rates.
By Andrew Carey, Chief Executive Officer, Newport Hospitality Group
WorldHotels™ Accelerates Growth Across Its Portfolio
The luxury hotel collection added nearly 100 properties across 12 countries and is expanding into glamping, wellness, and branded residences.
HFTP Announces Availability of HITEC 2026 Registration and Hotel Reservation Site
HITEC 2026 will host 6,000 professionals and 370+ companies in San Antonio for the industry's largest hospitality technology conference and expo.
London. Oslo. Paris. And Your City – Start 2026 Together with HSMAI Europe
HSMAI Europe announces three major 2026 events: Commercial Strategy Week in London, Room for Growth in Oslo, and a new Leadership Development Camp in Paris.
a&o Hostels expands into Manchester with hotels acquisition
The European hostel chain acquired former Accor properties for freehold ownership, converting them into 1,218 beds across 303 rooms by Q1 2027.
Choice Hotels International Accelerates Growth in Canada with Six New Ascend Collection Properties in Québec
The expansion adds 651 rooms across six properties in Québec, growing Ascend Collection's Canadian portfolio by 20% as part of Choice's accelerated growth following its consolidation of Choice Hotels Canada.
Hospitality Financial Leadership: The Luggage
A former hotel executive recalls lessons in leadership and respect during a 1989 corporate conference at The Empress Hotel following its major renovation.
By David Lund, The Hotel Financial Coach, David Lund