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Alila Sengokuhara Hakone is scheduled to open in 2028 as part of an agreement with Fujita Corporation. Plus, more hotel deal and development news from APAC.

JLL reported U.S. hotel deal volume grew 14.4% in Q1 to $5.6 billion, with private equity making up 34% of the buyer pool. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Hyatt marks 10 years of Unbound Collection with four new properties, while DoveHill acquires the Mayflower Inn & Spa in Connecticut. Plus, more hotel deal news.

Hyatt has signed more than 20 new Hyatt Select deals this year and 70 total hotel deals for the Hyatt Studios brand.

Marriott adds hotels in Japan, Thailand, and Malaysia. Plus more hotel development news.

The land under the iconic Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki has been sold for $510 million. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

JLL said hotel investors in Asia Pacific turned more cautious in 1H25, deploying less capital into the hospitality sector amid macroeconomic uncertainty. Plus more deal and development news.

Hilton plans to double its Indian presence, bringing Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, and LXR brands while DoubleTree remains its largest footprint.

Amid mixed hotel sector performance, Hilton beat earnings while trimming 2025 guidance as hospitality firms expand with new properties across the US and globally.

Multiple hotel companies announced property openings globally, including Peachtree Group receiving USCIS approval for a SpringHill Suites in Utah.