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After numerous attempts and obstacles, OYO parent Prism may finally have its long-awaited IPO. Plus, more hotel deal and development news from APAC.

Hilton announced the launch of Undergraduate by Hilton, a new upper-midscale brand developed to serve a broader range of college and university markets. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Canada's hotel industry reported a third consecutive month of year-over-year performance increases. Dolce by Wyndham is expanding its U.S. footprint with three new hotels. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Hilton has announced Apartment Collection by Hilton, with initial properties in the U.S. launched in partnership with Placemakr. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Hotel Equities will manage 13 TAJ Hospitality hotels in Lubbock, Texas, expanding its Texas portfolio to 29 properties across the state. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Marriott International opened two Longer Stays hotels in Florida, while Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica completed a $16 million renovation. Plus, more hotel development news.

Goldman Sachs launched a $500 million Japan-focused fund targeting hotels and other assets, with plans to close by the end of March. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Hyatt sold its Playa Hotels portfolio to Tortuga Resorts for $2 billion, while Hilton expanded with new dual-brand properties in Puerto Rico. Plus, other hotel deal and development news.

Minor Hotels added four new hotel brands. Goldman Sachs buys a Seoul hotel. Kasumigaseki will list on the stock market in Japan.

Hyatt sells $2B Playa resort portfolio to Tortuga, partly backed by private equity firm KSL. Plus: Goldman exits $100m Greek project.