Investor appetite for hotel assets in Hong Kong and the wider Asia-Pacific region increased in the first half of the year, according to CBRE, which described the sector as a "most compelling" investment opportunity.
The property consultancy attributed the trend to growing consumer eagerness to travel and constrained supply, which it said supported property values. The combination of rising travel demand and limited new hotel development has made the region's hotel assets attractive to investors seeking stable returns.
CBRE's assessment reflects broader optimism about the Asia-Pacific hospitality market, where tourism recovery and infrastructure improvements have bolstered confidence. The firm's analysis suggests that the supply-demand imbalance is likely to persist, providing a favourable backdrop for hotel investment in the near term.
While specific figures and forecasts were not disclosed in the source material, CBRE's stance underscores a growing consensus among institutional investors that Asia-Pacific hotels offer compelling value relative to other real estate sectors.