Chinese Hotel Operators Expand Footprint in Hong Kong
Here's a roundup of hotel deals and development in Asia Pacific for July 29th, 2025.
Australia
Ace Hotel Brand Is Close to Being Sold
Bloomberg reported that Japan’s Seibu Holdings is close to signing a deal to acquire the eight-property Ace hotel brand. Will it sell for about $85 million? Read about that and other hotel development deals and news.
Thailand Delays Tourist Fee Implementation Until 2026
Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports delays tourist fee until 2026, citing external uncertainties and tourism demand assessment.
Japan Records 21.5 Million Foreign Visitors in First Half of 2025
Japan recorded 21.5 million foreign visitors in first half of 2025, breaking previous record of 17.78 million in 2024.
Minor Hotels Unveils 4 New Brands in Global Expansion Push
Minor Hotels added four new hotel brands. Goldman Sachs buys a Seoul hotel. Kasumigaseki will list on the stock market in Japan.
Thailand Tourism Revenue Holds as Visitor Mix Shifts
High-spending tourists are helping support Thailand's tourism revenue. Plus hotel development news from Asia Pacific.
Hyatt Plans 90 Asia Pacific Hotels Over 5 Years
Asia hotels report: India down 20% because of spring jitters. Across APAC, Hyatt, Hilton, and IHG expand with 90+ properties.
Condo Hotel Brand Hotel101 Goes Public on Nasdaq
We have our first Filipino lodging stock trading in the U.S. as Hotel101, which went public via a merger with a SPAC.
Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs Steps Down After 13 Years
Neil Jacobs is stepping down as CEO of Six Senses. After 13 years in the role, he is setting out on a new adventure. Plus, APAC hotel development news.
Megaworld Signs Philippines Hotel Deal With Accor
In the Philippines, Megaworld Corporation announced an agreement with Accor to improve its local hotel operations.