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Hotel Equities announced its Founder and Chairman Emeritus, Fred Cerrone, has decided to retire effective November 22, 2025. Plus more hotel deals and development news.

Here's a roundup of hotel deals and development in Asia Pacific for July 29th, 2025.

Hilton and Travel + Leisure kicked off the industry’s earnings season.

Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports delays tourist fee until 2026, citing external uncertainties and tourism demand assessment.

Hilton surpasses 500 open hotels across Florida. Minor Hotels debuts four brands. A couple of dual-brand hotels open. And more hotel development news.

Blackstone Group agreed to buy the troubled Sunseeker Resort in Port Charlotte, Florida, for $200 million from Allegiant Travel Company. Plus more hotel development news.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the completed acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts, and more hotel development news.

J Street plans to convert Tower 180 in Downtown San Diego into a 560-key dual-branded Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotel.

Hotel industry executives showed subdued optimism at NYU Conference amid macro uncertainty and flat transaction growth expectations.

The Crest Collection expands globally with new properties like Le Clef Bangkok and first Saudi Arabia location in 2028.