The Asia Pacific region, excluding China, has seen a surge in hotel construction projects, reaching a record high by the end of Q4 2025. According to Lodging Econometrics’ latest Construction Pipeline Trend Report, the region’s hotel pipeline grew by 11% year-over-year, totalling 2,323 projects and 433,241 rooms. This growth is largely attributed to the expansion of higher-end hotel chains.
Luxury and upper upscale hotels have been at the forefront of this expansion. Luxury projects increased by 14% year-over-year, closing the quarter with 398 projects and 75,190 rooms. Upper upscale projects also saw significant growth, with a 17% increase in projects and a 13% rise in rooms, totalling 422 projects and 88,958 rooms. Upscale projects reached 568 projects and 111,296 rooms, marking a 12% increase in projects.
India leads the region in hotel construction, with 906 projects and 118,334 rooms, representing 39% of the total pipeline. Vietnam follows with 248 projects, whilst Japan, Indonesia, and Thailand also contribute significantly to the pipeline. Notably, cities like Bangkok, Jakarta, and Bengaluru are experiencing substantial growth in hotel projects.
In 2025, 334 new hotels opened in the region, and forecasts suggest 338 new hotels will open in 2026, followed by 349 in 2027. This continued growth underscores the region’s robust demand for high-end hospitality options.
