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Ascott's Record Global Expansion in 2025

Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Feb 09, 2026 · Last updated Feb 09, 2026

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The record expansion by CapitaLand Investment===The Ascott Limited, a subsidiary of CapitaLand Investment, signals strong growth in the hospitality sector, particularly in asset-light models and higher-fee segments. This positive development is expected to boost investor confidence in both companies and the broader travel and real estate markets.

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CapitaLand Investment===The Ascott Limited, a wholly owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment, achieved a record 19,000 unit signings across 102 properties in 2025, marking a 27% year-on-year growth. This expansion was driven by an asset-light strategy, accelerating franchise momentum, and strong conversion activity, particularly in higher-fee segments like resorts and branded residences. CapitaLand Investment===The Ascott Limited entered over 10 new cities across Asia Pacific and Europe, including New Zealand===Wellington, New Zealand, and Taiwan===Taipei, Taiwan, expanding its global footprint to over 230 cities in more than 40 countries. Key developments include the debut of the lyf brand in New Zealand===Wellington and the launch of Ascott Nangang Taiwan===Taipei in a prime business district. The company also significantly expanded its resort portfolio with 15 new signings and its branded residences portfolio by over 1,000 units. Franchise agreements accounted for over a quarter of new units, with notable deals in China through a joint venture with Jinjiang International and a large Oakwood resort in South Korea. Over 38% of units signed were conversions, demonstrating CapitaLand Investment===The Ascott Limited's ability to quickly reposition assets and accelerate revenue generation. This growth positions CapitaLand Investment===The Ascott Limited to exceed its S$500 million fee target.

100 CapitaLand Investment===The Ascott Limited signed record 19,000 units across 102 properties
90 CapitaLand Investment===The Ascott Limited expanded into more than 10 new cities
65 CapitaLand Investment===The Ascott Limited signed 15 resort properties
60 CapitaLand Investment===The Ascott Limited expanded branded residences portfolio by over 1,000 units
60 CapitaLand Investment===The Ascott Limited completed over 38% of units as conversions
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CapitaLand Investment===The Ascott Limited achieved a record 19,000 unit signings across 102 properties in 2025, representing a 27% year-on-year growth. This expansion, driven by an asset-light strategy, franchise momentum, and conversions, positions CapitaLand Investment===The Ascott Limited to exceed its S$500 million fee target and strengthens its global footprint in over 230 cities.
Importance 100 Sentiment 85
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CapitaLand Investment's lodging business unit, Ascott, achieved record growth in 2025, signing 19,000 units across 102 properties. This expansion, driven by an asset-light strategy and focus on higher-fee segments, is expected to contribute significantly to CapitaLand Investment's revenue targets.
Importance 80 Sentiment 70
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As CEO of CapitaLand Investment===The Ascott Limited, Kevin Goh highlighted 2025 as a key milestone due to accelerated asset-light signings and strengthened revenue visibility, positioning the company to exceed its S$500 million fee target.
Importance 60 Sentiment 70
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As Chief Growth Officer of CapitaLand Investment===The Ascott Limited, Serena Lim emphasized the robust growth in 2025, driven by strong owner commitment and a deliberate growth strategy anchored in the flex-hybrid model and differentiated flexible living offerings.
Importance 60 Sentiment 70
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New Zealand===Wellington, New Zealand, saw the debut of CapitaLand Investment===The Ascott Limited's lyf brand, with a 108-room property set to open by the end of 2026 in its CBD, catering to long-term guests and professionals.
Importance 40 Sentiment 60
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Taiwan===Taipei, Taiwan, will host CapitaLand Investment===The Ascott Limited's flagship Ascott Nangang Taiwan===Taipei, a 185-room serviced residence scheduled to open in 1Q 2027 in Nangang Software Park, a premier business district.
Importance 40 Sentiment 60
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CapitaLand Investment===The Ascott Limited secured five Quest properties in China through its joint venture with Jinjiang International, accelerating franchise momentum in East Asia.
Importance 40 Sentiment 60
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