TPG Angelo Gordon, in partnership with Kenedix, is purchasing the Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba hotel from Hulic Co. for $691 million as part of its strategy to invest in opportunistic real estate in Asia.
U.S. hotel revenue per available room rose 9.3% year-over-year for the week ending October 26, with New Orleans leading top markets at a 77.6% RevPAR increase – thanks in part to a Taylor Swift performance.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the largest U.S.-based hotel company in China, has signed nearly 600 franchise agreements and opened almost 300 hotels in China over five years.
Hilton and Juniper Hotels are expanding their presence in Bengaluru with new hotel acquisitions and developments, offering upscale accommodations and extensive amenities in key city locations.
Hilton plans to double its focused service presence in Asia Pacific by expanding its mid-market hotel portfolio to over 1,000 properties, with ongoing regionalized brand initiatives and franchising expansion in key markets.
Las Vegas Sands increased the Marina Bay Sands expansion budget to US$8 billion for a new fourth tower with its own casino, luxury suites, arena, and more, with construction starting in mid-2025 and opening in 2031.
American Express Global Business Travel predicts sustainability, personalized experiences, technology, and flexible pricing will reshape the hotel industry by 2025.
Hyatt and China Resources Land have formed a joint venture to expand Hyatt’s hotel presence across Greater China, focusing on asset-light growth and developing several new and existing properties.
Australians are traveling in record numbers in 2024, with significant growth in both outbound and inbound tourism, particularly between Indonesia, Japan, and China.