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Questex's IHIF Asia Delivers Record Deal-Making Activity as $280B in Capital Targets APAC Hotel Market
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....uestex's IHIF Asia Delivers Record Deal-Making Activity as $280B in Capital Targets APAC Hotel Market<BR>PTI News<BR>Dated:- 9-10-2025<BR>PTI<BR>Major Acquisition Deal Originated at 2024 Event Highlights Conference's Role as Premier Investment Platform HONG KONG, Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Questex's IHIF Asia cemented its position as the APAC region's premier hotel investment forum after three....
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.... days of intensive deal-making and strategic discussions. The event attracted 520 senior delegates from 33 countries, with investors representing $280B in AUM comprising 40% of attendees – a 33% increase from the $210B represented at the 2024 event. The conference's deal-making hub was illustrated by the revelation that Seibu Prince Hotels' acquisition of Ace Hotel Group – a landmark transac....
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....tion that reshaped the boutique hotel landscape – originated from meetings at IHIF Asia 2024. This demonstrates the forum's unique ability to facilitate transformative deals that drive industry consolidation and growth. Diversified Capital Sources Signal Maturing Market A standout feature of the event was the significant increase in Chinese and Japanese investor participation, and the emerge....
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....nce of new capital sources that demonstrate the hospitality sector's evolving appeal to institutional investors. Private equity firms including Blackstone, BlackRock, Brookfield, Bain Capital and Fortress Group were represented alongside investment banks such as Goldman Sachs, signalling the asset class's growing sophistication. The event welcomed an increasing number of family offices, multilat....
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....eral and bilateral institutions, reflecting the sector's expanding investor base beyond traditional hospitality-focused funds. Chinese investment groups including Delonix, Huamao, JinJiang, SSAW Group, Funyard Hotels & Resorts, and China Travel Group registered their strong presence with expanded delegations, while Japanese participation reached new heights with institutions representing both in....
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....bound capital seeking regional opportunities and outbound capital targeting domestic market expansion. This bi-directional capital flow from Japan demonstrates the country's evolving role as both a destination and source market for hospitality investment across APAC. Japan's real estate developers - Mitsubishi, Indochina Kajima, Takenaka Corporation and Mitsui - brought delegations highlighting ....
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....the convergence of hospitality and real estate investment strategies. Key Investment Opportunities Drive Strategic Decision-Making The forum's strategic sessions delivered actionable market intelligence influencing capital deployment decisions across the region. Gateway city trophy assets in established markets including Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, and Sydney dominated investor appetite, with....
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.... focus on operational upside opportunities. Emerging markets across Southeast Asia and India emerged as key expansion targets, while technology-enabled hospitality captured attention through measurable AI integration and automation returns. Cross-border partnership structures between Western operators and Asian capital were highlighted for market access and risk mitigation, with third-party oper....
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....ators importing best practices from US and European markets. Branded residential evolution featured prominently, with hybrid models emerging as preferred structures across diverse Asian markets, creating new revenue streams and enhanced development cycle economics. IHIF Asia Digital will offer main stage sessions, extending the event's reach to the broader hospitality investment community. Lea....
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....rn more here. About Questex Questex fuels exceptional business connections—where every buyer and seller interaction matters. Through live events enriched with data insights and active year-round digital communities, we deliver measurable results. It happens here. Media Contact [email protected] Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2790640/IHIF_Asia_2025.jpg' alt='Embedded Media....
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