Asia Pacific Cap Rates Report, Localization in early stages lifts guest spend for 92% of Thailand hotels and more...

Asia Pacific Cap Rates Report
Wednesday, 11th February 2026

APAC real estate is showing steady growth, supported by easing interest rates and consistent sectoral demand. Some markets continue to face challenges, while others are achieving record transaction volumes. Overall, the region reflects stability with selective opportunities, helping sustain investor confidence >>

IHG to bring its premium brand, voco to Lucknow, India
11 Feb 2026 : The 135-key hotel in the prime Ashiyana area will add to IHG’s growing portfolio in a key state capital >>

Minor introduces Avani brand to New South Wales
10 Feb 2026 : Opening in 2027, Avani Wollongong Hotel marks the brand’s first new-build property in the state and a milestone in Avani’s growing footprint across Australasia >>

Localization in early stages lifts guest spend for 92% of Thailand hotels
10 Feb 2026 : Insights reveal how integrated, tailored guest experiences and digital partnerships are helping Thai hotels stand out amid rising regional travel >>

Marriott signs multi-property agreement in Vietnam
8 Feb 2026 : Marriott announces a landmark signed agreement with Masterise Group to open four hotels, with one branded residence, in Vietnam, adding close to 1,900 keys to the group's portfolio >>

Changi Aviation Summit 2026 Speech – Willie Walsh, IATA Director General
7 Feb 2026 : 2025 was a good year for the airline industry, although I think it's fair to say that every year looks good after the dreadful experience of going through the COVID crisis >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Hotels Need Leaders With A Passion For Generativity
Wednesday, 11th February 2026

There’s no doubt that today’s hotel leaders have to be technophiles, embracing the ever-changing world of the business ecosystem and somehow managing to get all their API- connected tech to work in unison >>

Hotel Discovery in the Age of AI, Part 16: Data Governance and Ownership in an AI Driven Travel Ecosystem
Exclusive Feature: As AI becomes a primary interface between travelers and hotels, a quiet but consequential question moves to the foreground: who governs the data that AI systems rely on to make recommendations? >>

Winning In Group & Event Sales Starts With The Process
The main questions general managers and commercial directors ask when the “game” is in progress are about the status of tentative bookings and what deals have been recently signed and sealed >>