Hilton has introduced its Tempo by Hilton lifestyle hotel brand into the Asia-Pacific market by signing development agreements for properties in Xiamen, Beijing, Chengdu, and Jiaxing, China, according to TTG Asia on 21 July 2026. This move adds to nearly 90 Tempo properties currently operating or in development worldwide.
Hilton to Double Lifestyle Hotels in China
Hilton operates five lifestyle brands in China: Canopy by Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Motto by Hilton, and Tempo by Hilton. The company plans to double the number of its lifestyle hotels in China as part of a broader growth strategy across the Asia-Pacific region.
Recent and Upcoming Hilton Lifestyle Hotels in China
Recent signings
include The Mountain The Sea Hotel Dali under Curio Collection by Hilton, a Curio Collection property in Nanjing, and a Tapestry Collection hotel in Wuxi. The Xi Zhe Wuxi Curio Collection hotel is scheduled to open in 2026, while Shanghai Parkview Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, will launch in Pudong. Motto by Hilton’s first China property, Motto by Hilton Shanghai Wuliqiao, is expected to open in 2027.
Global Footprint of Tempo by Hilton
Launched in 2020, Tempo by Hilton is an upscale lifestyle brand that debuted in New York’s Times Square and has expanded to cities including Washington, DC, Savannah, Raleigh, Pigeon Forge, and Nashville. Its
expansion into China follows the brand’s first European development agreement secured in 2025.
Alan Watts, president of Asia Pacific for Hilton, stated, “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, Hilton’s senior vice president for brand management in Asia Pacific, said, “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.”
