Ascott’s Multi-typology Strategy Fuels Expansion In Asia, Africa And The Middle East, Surpassing 17,400 Ascott-branded Units

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 April 2025 – The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the wholly owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment (CLI), is accelerating the global growth of its eponymous flagship brand, Ascott, under the company’s newly unveiled multi-typology strategy. Building on strong momentum in 2024, which saw eight new property signings – more than double the previous year’s total – the brand has continued its trajectory with three additional signings in the first four months of 2025. This brings the Ascott brand portfolio to over 80 properties with more than 17,400 units, both operational and in the pipeline, across 43 cities. Across all its 14 brands, Ascott’s global portfolio now totals over 990 properties with more than 170,000 units in 230 cities.

Ascott Villas Riyadh will open as the brand’s first all-villa hotel in Saudi Arabia come July 2025. Located near the financial hub at King Abdullah Financial Street, Ascott Villas Riyadh will offer a curated collection of villas, some equipped with private pools.

In Vietnam, Ascott Tay Ho Hanoi is set to host meetings and events ahead of its grand opening in 2026. Located by the iconic West Lake in Hanoi’s Tay Ho District, the venue features The Sense Tay Ho Convention Centre, offering 14 flexible event spaces, including the city’s largest pillarless hotel Grand Ballroom, with a capacity for 2,000 guests. The property will also house 618 hotel rooms and serviced apartments, along with premium wellness amenities such as a spa, gym, swimming pool and yoga rooms. Guests will enjoy an exceptional culinary experience at the upscale dining destination, featuring over 10 diverse cuisines, expertly crafted by Michelin-starred and world-renowned chefs. The venue will also feature a stunning sky bar, providing a perfect setting to unwind and take in breathtaking views.

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About The Ascott Limited

The Ascott Limited (Ascott) is driven by a vision to be the preferred hospitality company, enriching global living with heartfelt experiences. With a portfolio of more than 990 properties across 230 cities in over 40 countries, Ascott’s presence spans Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the USA. Its diverse collection of award-winning brands includes , , , , , , , , , , , , and .

Ascott specialises in managing and franchising a wide range of lodging options, including serviced residences, hotels, resorts, social living properties and branded residences, catering to the varying needs and preferences of global travellers. Through the loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and curated experiences, enhancing every aspect of their travel journey.

As a wholly owned business unit of , Ascott generates fee-related earnings by leveraging its expertise in both lodging management and investment management. It also drives the expansion of funds under management by growing its sponsored and private funds.

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About CapitaLand Investment Limited

Headquartered and listed in Singapore in 2021, CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) is a leading global real asset manager with a strong Asia foothold. As at 31 December 2024, CLI had S$136 billion of assets under management, as well as S$117 billion of funds under management held via stakes in seven listed real estate investment trusts and business trusts and a suite of private real asset vehicles that invest in demographics, disruption and digitalisation-themed strategies. Its diversified real asset classes include retail, office, lodging, industrial, logistics, business parks, wellness, self-storage, data centres, private credit and special opportunities.

CLI aims to scale its fund management, lodging management and commercial management businesses globally and maintain effective capital management. As the investment management arm of CapitaLand Group, CLI has access to the development capabilities of and pipeline investment opportunities from CapitaLand Group’s development arm. In 2025, CapitaLand Group celebrates 25 years of excellence in real estate and continues to innovate and shape the industry.

As a responsible company, CLI places sustainability at the core of what it does and has committed to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2050. CLI contributes to the environmental and social well-being of the communities where it operates, as it delivers long-term economic value to its stakeholders.