Asia Pacific hotel investment is set to rise as 2026 volumes reach $17.3b

Investors are showing rising interest in hybrid hotel concepts, boutique luxury assets, and serviced residences.

Asia Pacific hotel investment is set to rise in 2026, with volumes forecast to reach $17.3b (US$13.3b), up from a revised $15.5b (US$11.9b) in 2025, according to JLL’s latest outlook.

For Singapore, JLL expects about $1.3b in hotel investment volume in 2026. The firm noted that more than $3.5b in bids were submitted for hospitality assets in 2025, signalling strong investor appetite.

JLL said demand is broad-based, with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, owner-operators, and private equity firms all active in the market.

Investors are showing rising interest in hybrid hotel concepts, boutique luxury assets, and serviced residences, whilst leasehold properties are drawing more attention as yield spreads over freehold widen.

Transaction timelines have lengthened as investors remain selective, but JLL expects deal activity to remain stable heading into 2026.

Regionally, JLL highlighted strong tourism fundamentals as a key driver of capital flows. Singapore, Japan, and Australia are expected to lead Asia Pacific hotel investment next year.

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