Hotel franchising poised for growth across Southeast Asia

What hotel owners must know for operational preparedness Franchising is gaining traction in Southeast Asia, presenting both opportunities and challenges for hoteliers. Hotel franchising is rapidly emerging as a viable business model in Southeast Asia’s hotel real estate market, offering local and regional hotel owners an avenue for growth and resilience in the wake of […]
Thailand Hotel Investment Guide 2024

Market insights and overview of the investment structures to acquire hospitality assets in Thailand. Thailand’s tourism sector has experienced a robust recovery, with international arrivals reaching 28 million in 2023, marking a 152% y-o-y increase. Thailand has long been regarded as one of the most strategic investment destinations for hotels in the region. From 2012 […]
<strong>CBRE Thailand Reveals Real Estate Trends to Watch in 2023</strong>

Bangkok – February 21, 2022 – Thailand begins 2023 with a positive outlook both economically and for the real estate sector in general. CBRE Thailand, the leading international property consultant, highlights the key trends to watch in the residential, office, retail, industrial and logistics, and hotels sectors in Thailand. Ms. Roongrat Veeraparkkaroon, Managing Director of […]
Bangkok Hotel Market Overview, 2022

Hotel investment volumes in Thailand expected to rise to THB12 billion in 2023

2022 saw 14 hotels sold with THB11 billion of combined value Bangkok, 13 February 2023 – Data from property consulting firm JLL reveals that Thailand saw 14 investment-grade hotel transactions totaling THB11 billion in 2022, dropping from THB12.3 billion in 2021 due largely to a slippage of some transactions that did not close before the […]
Asia Pacific 1H 2022 hotel investment totals USD6.8 billion, up 33% year-on-year

Hotel investment activity in Thailand was more subdued but will likely be bolstered in the second half Recovery in Asia Pacific’s hotel sector continued to accelerate in 2022 with investment volumes for the first half of the year totaling USD6.8 billion. According to JLL (NYSE: JLL) data and analysis, investments in the first half of […]
CBRE: Thai Companies Warm Up to Hybrid Working and Explore The Right Office Space

Healthy Outlook for Long-Term Office Demandas Multinational Companies in Asia Pacific Eye Expansion This Year Bangkok – May 30, 2022 – In addition to resuming their search for the right office space, Thai employers are warming up to concept of hybrid working in line with the majority of Asia Pacific companies, which intend to retain the […]
CBRE: Rebound in Asia Pacific Hotel Investment Signals Sector’s Growing Appeal as Inflation Hedge

Asia Pacific hotel investment volume grows 46% y-o-y to US$12.1 billion in 2021 as investors eye value-add and conversion opportunities. Bangkok – May 9, 2022 – Asia Pacific hotel investment staged a comeback in 2021, growing 46% year-on-year to reach US$12.1 billion. The sector’s steady rebound was underpinned by a growing volume of capital seeking […]
More than 20 investment-grade hotels in Thailand sold in 2021

23 hotels in Thailand sold for a total of THB13.2 billion in 2021 Ease of travel restrictions will lead to a brighter tourism market outlook and more participation of foreign investors this year. Bangkok, 14 February 2022 – The latest report from property consultant JLL reveals that Thailand saw 23 hotels sold in 2021 with […]
Can I Trust Your Brand as Covid-19 Destroys Our Health and Finances?

“Can I get back to you once I know exactly what the situation is?’’ – That was the answer on the end of the line from one of the hoteliers I was talking to about doing an interview. Cancellations are not new to me or anyone else in the business; another Covid-19 wave hit Thailand […]