Chinese Hotel Operators Expand Footprint in Hong Kong
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Here's a roundup of hotel deals and development in Asia Pacific for July 29th, 2025.
JLL said high-net-worth individuals and corporate investors accounted for 88% of all property deals in Shanghai last quarter. JLL said China’s billionaire investors are looking to pick up luxury hotels in Shanghai while institutional investors, like insurers and real estate investment funds, and private equity giants, take a back seat. They said the super-rich are eyeing hotels in prime locations in Shanghai, undeterred by the current low returns, with JLL citing the scarcity value of such properties over the long run. Average transaction value fell 25% to 360 million yuan in the second quarter from the first quarter. High-net-worth individuals and corporate investors contributed 88% of the 23 deals.
Analysts said Chinese operators are expanding their footprint in Hong Kong. Mainland Chinese hotel operators are expected to potentially replace established brands in the coming years as they significantly increase their presence in Hong Kong’s hotel i
