The Hospitality Newsletter
Today Saturday, August 8, 2026
Aerial view of Seoul, South Korea cityscape
financeHospitalityNet··1 min·For: Owner, Investor, GM, Revenue

HVS Asia Pacific Newsletter: Major Deals in Seoul and Tokyo

Goldman Sachs has acquired the Seonyudo Union Hotel in Seoul for rebranding under Hilton, while Ichigo Hotel REIT sold a Tokyo property at a significant premium above book value.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Monitor Goldman Sachs' acquisition of Seonyudo Union Hotel for KRW53 billion, which will be rebranded as a Hilton Tapestry Collection property.
  2. 2Evaluate Ichigo Hotel REIT's sale of Hotel Livemax Nihombashi-Hakozaki in Tokyo for JPY1.58 billion, achieving 1.3x book value.
  3. 3Note Journey Beyond's acquisition of the Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel in Australia, signaling continued interest in experiential regional tourism assets.

Read original source →

Source: HospitalityNet

Keep reading