Asia-Pacific hotel investment jumps 21% to $8B on travel demand, supply constraints

CBRE reports Asia-Pacific hotel investment reached $8 billion in H1 2026, up 21% year-on-year, driven by strong travel demand and constrained supply. Japan, mainland China, and South Korea led activity, with Hong Kong also seeing increased investor appetite. The data signals sustained growth in the region's hospitality sector, though the report is a single consultancy's assessment.