KUALA LUMPUR: Hilton is ramping up its luxury and lifestyle presence in Southeast Asia with three new signings, including Malaysia’s first Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Melaka.
The signing marks the debut of the Tapestry brand in Malaysia and adds to Hilton’s robust pipeline of 17 upcoming luxury and lifestyle projects across the region – four of which are in Malaysia – contributing nearly 4,000 new keys.
The other two signings, Conrad Hoi’An and Conrad Bangkok Sukhumvit Queen’s Park, will further cement the group’s regional presence, joining Hilton’s growing portfolio of brands such as Waldorf Astoria, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, and Curio Collection by Hilton.
The Tapestry Collection by Hilton joins the pipeline of other upcoming brand entries in Malaysia, including Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, and Curio Collection by Hilton.
The expansion reflects Hilton’s strong confidence in Malaysia’s tourism outlook, with the country recording over 28 million tourist arrivals between January and August 2025 and targeting 47 million visitors in 2026.
“Hilton’s growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio is underpinned by growing customer demand for our brands in resort destinations, urban hubs, and new cities across Asia Pacific,” said Clarence Tan, senior vice president, Development, Asia Pacific, Hilton.
“It also reflects the trust and confidence that owners and developers place in Hilton and our proven ability to deliver strong commercial performance and a resilient business model in a dynamic, fast-growing market.”
Upcoming highlights include Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur and Conrad Kuala Lumpur, both slated to open in 2026, and The Nautilus Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton, opening in Langkawi next year – each embodying Hilton’s strategy to deliver tailored, design-led hospitality experiences across Asia Pacific.
Across Asia Pacific, Hilton plans to expand its luxury and lifestyle hotel portfolio by at least 50 per cent, building on a base of over 160 operating properties. This growth is supported by a strong regional macroeconomic outlook, a rising affluent and middle-class population seeking new experiences, and increasing investor interest in hospitality as a high-potential asset class.
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