Asia Pacific is one of the world’s most dynamic hotel markets, spanning established destinations such as Australia and fast-growing urban centers such as southern China, as well as island resorts in the Maldives and emerging markets such as Nepal. International and regional brands continue to invest across the region, with projects ranging from city hotels to luxury island retreats.
Below is a selection of upcoming hotels, all pulled from the THP hotel database, that are expected to add new room supply to the APAC hospitality market in the coming years. One is in pre-planning, one is in planning, and two are already under construction. All four are new-build, five-star properties. For hotel suppliers and industry professionals, these projects offer a chance to get involved early and be part of the upcoming development.
North Lakes Town Centre Hotel
- Location: Queensland, Australia
- Project Phase: Pre-Planning
- Construction Type: New Building
- Expected Opening Date: 2028
- Stars: 5
- Number of Rooms: 144
- Developer: Comiskey Group
- Project Info: This boutique hotel will sit on a 1.72-hectare site and anchor a multi-purpose lifestyle precinct that combines commercial space, premium dining, and hospitality. It is envisioned as a walkable urban center for North Lakes, unlike anything currently offered in the City of Moreton Bay.
Kimpton Guangzhou Pearl River
- Location: Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Project Phase: Planning
- Construction Type: New Building
- Expected Opening Date: tba
- Stars: 5
- Number of Rooms: 400
- Developer: Guangzhou Pearl River Beer Co., Ltd.
- Group: Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants | IHG Hotels and Resorts
- Project Info: Located in Haizhu District on the site of the former Zhujiang Brewery, the project will convert the existing industrial buildings and brewing equipment into a beer-culture commercial complex of about 89,000 square meters. Floors 1 to 5 will house beer-themed retail and experiences, while floors 6 to 17 will hold the boutique hotel and relaxation areas.
One Banyan Amaraa Faru
- Location: Kaafu Atoll, Maldives
- Project Phase: Under Construction
- Construction Type: New Building
- Expected Opening Date: 2027 Q1
- Stars: 5
- Number of Rooms: 118
- Group: Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts
- Project Info: The resort is in the Kaafu Atoll, just a 45-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport, with no seaplane transfer required. It will offer beach, family beach, and overwater villas, each with a private pool.
The Oberoi Kathmandu
- Location: Kathmandu, Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
- Project Phase: Under Construction
- Construction Type: New Building
- Expected Opening Date: 2029 Q3
- Stars: 5
- Number of Rooms: 75
- Developer: Surya Developers, Shirdi Office
- Group: Oberoi Hotels & Resorts | The Oberoi Group
- Project Info: This luxury hotel is being developed at Ravi Bhawan in Kathmandu at a cost of Rs 7.12 billion, marking Siddhartha SJB Rana’s return to hospitality. Opening is now targeted for September 2029, three months later than previously planned, according to ICRA Nepal.
