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Hilton announced it will make eight new luxury and lifestyle brand debuts in new markets across Asia Pacific this year. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Hilton established Select by Hilton with Yotel as its first franchise partner across 23 hotels in 10 countries under the brand. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Marriott said the Four Points by Sheraton brand opened its 100th hotel in Greater China. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Thailand is projected to see tourism decline by more than 7% in 2025 due to rising travel costs, coupled with geopolitical instability and inflation. Plus, more hotel development news.

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

Hilton reached 1,000 luxury and lifestyle hotels globally with recent openings in Paris, Cape Town, Dallas, Osaka, and Costa Rica, planning 150-plus more in 2025.

Hyatt Hotels is acquiring Playa Hotels & Resorts for $2.6 billion, funding it largely with new debt and asset sales, strengthening its all-inclusive presence in the Caribbean and Mexico.

In 2024, Hilton achieved 7.3% net unit growth by adding nearly 1,000 hotels and strengthening its global pipeline, while expanding its brand portfolio with new lifestyle and luxury offerings worldwide.

MCR secured $300 million in refinancing for a 22-hotel portfolio spanning 14 states, replacing $280 million in prior debt through a CMBS transaction with J.P. Morgan and BMO Capital Markets as co-leads.

Hilton plans to significantly expand its luxury hotel portfolio in Asia Pacific, aiming to surpass 150 properties by partnering with Small Luxury Hotels of the World and introducing new luxury brands to the market.