Hotel development activity across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region remains strong, with a growing number of projects advancing through planning, construction, and redevelopment stages. From luxury urban hotels to resort renovations and mixed-use developments, investors continue to target both established tourism hubs and emerging destinations.

For hotel suppliers, investors, and hospitality professionals, these projects provide valuable insight into the future direction of the regional accommodation market. According to data from the THP (The Hotel Projects) database, the following developments are among the notable projects currently progressing across APAC.

Regent Kuala Lumpur

Located in Malaysia’s capital city, Regent Kuala Lumpur is scheduled to open in 2027. The five-star property will feature 250 guestrooms and is currently under construction. Developed by Multibay Development Sdn. Bhd., the hotel will operate under Regent Hotels & Resorts, part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts portfolio.

The Ritz-Carlton, Gold Coast

In Queensland, Australia, The Ritz-Carlton, Gold Coast is planned as a new five-star luxury hotel with 152 guestrooms. The project is currently in the planning phase and is expected to open in 2027. The development is being undertaken by Pelligra Group and will join the Marriott International portfolio under the Ritz-Carlton Hotels brand.

Mana Island Resort and Spa Fiji

Located in the Nadroga-Navosa region of Fiji, Mana Island Resort and Spa Fiji is undergoing a major refurbishment program. The four-star resort will offer 160 guestrooms and is expected to reopen in 2027. Currently in the planning stage, the property will operate under Radisson Individuals, part of the Radisson Hotel Group.

JdV by Hyatt Shanghai Jing’an

In Shanghai, China, JdV by Hyatt Shanghai Jing’an is planned as a conversion project that will transform an existing property into a lifestyle-focused hotel. The four-star hotel is expected to open in 2028 and will feature 150 guestrooms. The project is currently in the pre-planning phase and will operate under the JdV by Hyatt brand of Hyatt Hotels Corporation.

Tracking Hotel Development Across APAC

Hotel development across the APAC region continues to evolve in response to growing travel demand, infrastructure investment, urban regeneration projects, and expanding tourism markets. New properties are being developed not only in major gateway cities but also in leisure destinations seeking to strengthen their tourism infrastructure and accommodation capacity.

The projects highlighted above represent only a small sample of the region’s broader hotel development pipeline. As more developments move from planning to construction and ultimately to opening, access to reliable project intelligence remains essential for hospitality suppliers, investors, consultants, and industry stakeholders seeking to identify new business opportunities and monitor market trends across the Asia-Pacific region.