ASIA | Design Hotels has boosted its growth in the Asia Pacific region with the announcement of 14 landmark signings in the market.
Design Hotels has announced the addition of more than 14 properties across Asia Pacific, with the region accounting for a record 28 percent of the brand's overall portfolio global growth in 2025, a first for the brand.
The strategic expansion underlines the brand's commitment to strengthening its presence in one of the world's fastest-growing hospitality markets, while supporting pioneering hoteliers who redefine travel through design, culture, and authentic local connections.
"This growth underscores Asia Pacific's importance to the Design Hotels' global strategy and reflects the remarkable vision of independent hoteliers across the region," said Stijn Oyen, Managing Director at Design Hotels.
"By welcoming these diverse properties into our portfolio, we are deepening our ability to connect travellers with transformative experiences rooted in creativity and community."
The new additions span six countries: Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, China and return to India, representing a diverse collection of experiences from urban hubs, cultural retreats and hotels rooted in nature. Each property embodies the ethos of Design Hotels: original design, visionary ownership, and a strong sense of place.
Design Hotels' global portfolio has seen 15 percent growth over the last 12 months with key properties joining the brand, including Esperanza Lake Resort, Lithuania, Stieg'nhaus, Austria, and Voaara, Madagascar, in EMEA. Growth has also been strong across the United States and Caribbean and Latin America, with a total of 11 hotels joining the Design Hotels' community, accounting for 828 keys. New destinations for the brand include Miami, Atlanta, Asheville, Capistrano Beach in California, Valle de Guadalupe, two properties in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Colombia.
As the Design Hotels portfolio continues to grow sustainably, more member properties are tapping into the brand's full suite of services, from PR, sales, and digital marketing to web design and content creation, along with access to the leading Marriott Bonvoy network.
This all follows the hospitality brand's recent move to an impressive new headquarters in Berlin, designed by design studio RHO. The top-floor space features unique design pieces, floor-to-ceiling windows and a rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the city – all of which combine to create an inspiring, forward-looking, and light-filled space for the brand to call home.
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