Hilton will debut its Tempo by Hilton lifestyle brand in Asia-Pacific, with the first properties planned across several destinations in China as the company expands its lifestyle portfolio in the region
Development agreements have been signed for hotels in Xiamen, Beijing, Chengdu and Jiaxing, joining nearly 90 Tempo properties operating or in the global pipeline. The expansion targets growing demand from business and leisure travellers seeking lifestyle-focused accommodation
Launched in 2020, Tempo by Hilton is an upscale lifestyle brand with flexible public spaces, a Moonsong CAFÉ + BAR, and guestrooms designed for work and relaxation
Hilton said the brand will support its strategy to grow its lifestyle portfolio in China. The company currently operates five lifestyle brands in the market: Canopy by Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Motto by Hilton and Tempo by Hilton. It plans to double the number of lifestyle hotels in the country as part of its wider growth strategy in Asia-Pacific
The Tempo expansion follows a series of recent lifestyle hotel signings in China, including The Mountain The Sea Hotel Dali, Curio Collection by Hilton, a Curio Collection property in Nanjing and a Tapestry Collection hotel in Wuxi. Xi Zhe Wuxi, Curio Collection by Hilton, is scheduled to open later this year, while Shanghai Parkview Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, will open in Pudong. Motto by Hilton Shanghai Wuliqiao is expected to open in 2027, marking the brand’s debut in China
Tempo by Hilton debuted in New York’s Times Square and has since expanded to cities including Washington, DC, Savannah, Raleigh, Pigeon Forge and Nashville. The China signings follow the brand’s first European hotel agreement last year
Alan Watts, president, Asia Pacific, Hilton, said: “As the brand expands in China, we will enable owners to unlock value through clear positioning, strong operational efficiency, superior commercial advantage and a growing network effect.”
Tal Shefer, senior vice president, brand management, Asia Pacific, Hilton, added: “Tempo by Hilton is a brand built for contemporary lifestyles. As Tempo enters China, we will blend our global philosophy with local insights to create experiences that resonate with Chinese travellers.”
