JLL data shows APAC hotel transaction volumes hit $6.8B in H1 2026, with Japan, China, and Australia leading growth and full-year volumes forecast to rise 15-20% over 2025.
HVS shares NYU IHIF conference takeaways covering narrowing bid-ask spreads, luxury segment resilience, AI's evolving role in hotel operations, and the rise of branded residential developments.
Spain recorded over €4 billion in hotel investment last year, 50% higher than 2024, ranking second in Europe behind the UK.
Accor will sell its 30.56% Essendi stake to Blackstone-Colony consortium for up to €975M, converting portfolio to 20-year franchise deals.
The council will coordinate $400bn in hotel assets to improve investment conditions and unlock hospitality projects across Africa.