Asia-Pacific Sets Hotel Construction Record — India and Vietnam Lead the Way

According to the Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report Q3 2025 by Lodging Econometrics (LE), the hotel sector in the Asia-Pacific region is experiencing unprecedented growth.

The Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) region reached a record high of 2,262 projects and 434,593 rooms, representing year-over-year increases of 9% and 6%, respectively.

Both new projects and construction activity continue to expand, with India and Vietnam emerging as the leading centers of hotel development across Asia.

APEC: Record Numbers and Surging Demand in the Upscale Segment

As of the end of Q3 2025:

Under construction: 898 projects / 199,865 rooms (+6% YoY)

Scheduled to begin within 12 months: 374 projects / 72,215 rooms (+12% YoY)

In early planning: 990 projects / 162,513 rooms, a new record (+14% YoY)

New project announcements (NPA) in the quarter totaled 226 projects / 42,405 rooms, nearly double last year’s count.

Upscale and Luxury Segments Dominate Growth

The 2025 APEC market has become a key arena for the expansion of premium brands.

Upscale: 560 projects / 109,928 rooms (+11%)

Upper Upscale: 407 projects / 86,110 rooms (+12%)

Luxury: 374 projects / 70,470 rooms (+15%)

Together, these upscale categories account for 43% of all projects in the region.
Renovations and brand conversions are also on the rise — 287 projects / 52,825 rooms (+24%).

India, Vietnam, and Thailand Lead the Hotel Construction Wave

India tops the list with 838 projects / 108,775 rooms, a 31% increase.
Vietnam follows with 248 projects / 91,003 rooms,
then Thailand (167 / 43,600), Japan (193 / 31,931), and Indonesia (177 / 30,106).

Major cities by project volume:
Bangkok (65), Jakarta (48), Phuket (42), Bengaluru (39), and Da Nang (24).

China: Market Scale and Maturity

China recorded 3,695 projects / 656,873 rooms, including 2,728 under construction.
Chengdu leads with 137 projects / 24,412 rooms, followed by Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, and Xi’an.

The upper midscale (1,229 projects) and upscale (1,049 projects) categories together make up 62% of China’s hotel pipeline.
Renovations and brand conversions reached 225 hotels / 41,370 rooms, a 21% YoY increase.

Georgia: A New Hub for International Hotel Brands

Amid Asia’s hotel boom, global hospitality networks are increasingly turning their attention to the Black Sea region.
The Wyndham Grand Batumi Gonio has become a symbol of Georgia’s premium tourism growth and strengthened Adjara’s image as a sustainable, high-quality destination attractive to investors.

Global Trends: Quality Growth and Regional Balance

Asia Pacific is now the world’s largest laboratory for hospitality expansion:

India and Vietnam form the foundation for large-scale development;

Japan and Thailand strengthen their premium tourism offerings;

Georgia exemplifies brand diversification beyond traditional Asian markets.

Experts from International Investment note:

“The record-breaking hotel construction boom in Asia signals a structural shift, but unchecked acceleration carries the risk of overheating. India and Vietnam show tremendous potential, yet challenges loom — from labor shortages and rising construction costs to climate risks. Georgia, in contrast, offers a balanced model: smaller in scale, but marked by stability, quality, and openness to investment.”

According to analysts, APEC and the Black Sea region are becoming two poles of global tourism transformation: Asia provides scale, while Georgia delivers stability and emotional brand value.