Hyatt recently announced plans to expand its luxury and lifestyle brand portfolios across Asia Pacific, with a robust pipeline of close to 90 properties expected to open over the next five years. This strategic growth includes the debut of the Thompson Hotels brand in the region alongside significant new entries and expansion for Andaz, The Standard and Park Hyatt brands in sought-after destinations including Thailand, Malaysia and Australia in 2025 and 2026.
Thompson Hotels brand set to debut in Asia Pacific
The introduction of the Thompson Hotels brand in Asia Pacific signifies a milestone moment in theexpansion of Hyatt’s lifestyle portfolio, reflecting its continued investment in experiences for culture-savvy travelers. With its origins based in Manhattan, NYC, Thompson Hotels blend heritage and modernity to create a stylish home base for the socially and culturally attuned traveler.
Expected to open in Q4 2025, Thompson Shanghai Expo is inspired by the city’s industrial legacy and cosmopolitan energy – a collision of experiences inspired by contemporary design, art and innovative gastronomy. Its signature experiences reflect the growing appetite for cultural programming, featuring time-limited crossovers with cultural partners as well as a rooftop with live entertainment and engaging events.
Beyond the Asia-Pacific, openings for Thompson Rome and Thompson Miami Beach are in the pipeline.
Andaz and The Standard bring lifestyle concepts to new markets
Hyatt will also mark the continued expansion of the Andaz brand, celebrated for its cultural immersion and unique lifestyle offerings. Andaz Gold Coast will debut in Australia and the Pacific in a world-class integrated resort, and Andaz One Bangkok will be set at the edge of the serene Lumphini Park as part of the prestigious One Bangkok development. In addition, Andaz Shanghai ITC, the brand’s second property in the city, will be located amidst Shanghai’s leading commercial neighborhood.
The new Andaz hotels will follow recent openings Andaz Bali and Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach.
Following its acquisition of Standard International’s brands in 2024, Hyatt is continuing to invest in the brands’ footprint across the region with an exciting pipeline of new properties. This includes The Standard, Pattaya Na Jomtien, set to open in Q3 this year, featuring a playful, 60s-inspired beach club aesthetic that is equal parts chill and charged.
Other The Standard properties in the region include The Standard, Singapore and The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon.
Park Hyatt elevates personal luxury
The Park Hyatt brand will also make its Malaysian debut with Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur in August 2025, set atop The Merdeka 118, the tallest skyscraper in Asia Pacific, offering the pinnacle of refined luxury through cultural-inspired interiors and culinary experiences. Its unique Cacao bar, the highest in town, will be the first chocolate-themed bar in the city, positioning it as a must-visit destination for leisure travelers who increasingly put culinary experiences center stage in their itineraries.
In a reflection of how the iconic brand continues to redefine luxury, Park Hyatt Tokyo will celebrate a 30-year legacy by resuming operations following a comprehensive refinement that enhances its comfort and modern convenience while preserving its iconic understated luxurious ambience. Expected to resume operations in Q4 2025, the hotel will reimagine the timeless elegance of its 171 guestrooms and suites and see authentic dining concepts that promise to captivate luxury travelers across generations.
Park Hyatt Phu Quoc, the first Park Hyatt resort in Vietnam, is expected to open in Q1 2026. Spanning 160 acres of land bordered by an expansive mile-long white sand beach and lush undulating hills, guests and residents can look forward to exquisite convergence of contemporary art, timeless craftsmanship, and personalized service on the pearl island.
Other Park Hyatt properties in the region include Park Hyatt Kyoto, Park Hyatt Jakarta, Park Hyatt Siem Reap and Park Hyatt Bangkok.
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