Tempo by Hilton to Debut in Asia Pacific with First Signings in China

• Tempo by Hilton signings mark the brand’s entry into Asia Pacific, with multiple signings across key destinations in China.
• Tempo combines lifestyle brand appeal and strong rate potential with a scalable, cost-efficient model, backed by Hilton’s global commercial engine and more than 250 million Hilton Honors members.
• The new hotels will create experience-led, emotionally engaging stays for modern travelers, with China signings set to expand Tempo’s nearly 90 hotels trading and in pipeline globally.

SHANGHAI – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced multiple hotel signings that will bring its Tempo by Hilton brand to Asia Pacific, starting with several destinations across China. This expansion further strengthens its lifestyle presence in the region, meeting evolving expectations of today’s business and leisure travelers looking to maintain a sense of balance.

Tempo by Hilton is a contemporary, upscale lifestyle brand designed for ambitious, purpose-driven travelers, offering thoughtfully designed experiences that help guests keep momentum at their own pace.

Alan Watts, president, Asia Pacific, Hilton, said, “China is a powerful growth driver for Hilton here in Asia Pacific and globally. The introduction of Tempo reflects our confidence in the long‑term fundamentals of this market and the vast opportunity to meet increasing demand for experience-led lifestyle stays from this next generation of travelers. 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, said,“Tempo by Hilton is a brand built for contemporary lifestyles. Designed around the idea of living in rhythm, it enables guests to maintain their routines while traveling through thoughtfully designed spaces, flexible social environments and experiences that support balance and mindful living. As Tempo enters China, we will blend our global philosophy with local insights to create experiences that resonate with Chinese travelers.”

Tempo hotels are designed for the rhythm of life, offering stays that are more experiential, connected and intentional. Throughout the hotels, lifestyle-inspired spaces adapt to guests’ needs throughout the day, from connecting and collaborating to recharging and unwinding. Signature features such as the visual “Look Up” moment, integrated into every hotel’s design, encouraging guests to pause and be present, while Moonsong CAFÉ + BAR serves as a vibrant hub for gathering and connection. In the guest rooms, dedicated Get Ready and Power Down zones help guests transition seamlessly between the demands of the day and moments of rest.

For owners, Tempo offers a differentiated opportunity to capture growing demand for lifestyle-oriented hospitality through a scalable model. Tempo delivers a compelling investment proposition backed by Hilton’s global commercial engine and award-winning loyalty platform. 

The upcoming Tempo properties in China join nearly 90 trading and pipeline hotels globally. Agreements have been signed with multiple owners across top destinations in China including Xiamen, Beijing, Chengdu and Jiaxing, underscoring early development momentum and partner confidence in the brand.

Currently operating five lifestyle brands in Greater China — including Canopy Hotels, Curio Collection by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Motto by Hilton and Tempo by Hilton — Hilton plans to double the number of lifestyle hotels in the country, capturing growth in the high-potential segment as guests seek more experience-driven stays. Other recent lifestyle signings in China include The Mountain The Sea Hotel Dali, Curio Collection by Hilton, a Curio Collection  hotel in Nanjing, and a Tapestry Collection property in Wuxi, as Hilton makes eight new luxury and lifestyle brand debuts across the region this year and moves towards 250 luxury and lifestyle properties in Asia Pacific.

Coming later this year, Xi Zhe Wuxi, Curio Collection by Hilton will expand the brand’s footprint in a key city with strong cultural heritage. Meanwhile, Shanghai Parkview Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, will open in Pudong, Shanghai, drawing on the area’s 450‑year salt‑making heritage and traditional craftsmanship, offering guests an inspiring journey rooted in local culture. Looking ahead, Motto by Hilton Shanghai Wuliqiao is scheduled to open in 2027, marking Motto's debut in Mainland China, located in the core area of Shanghai's Huangpu District. 

Launched in 2020, Tempo was developed to meet rising demand for mindful living-driven, experience-led travel. Since its debut with the first Tempo  in New York’s Times Square, the brand has seen strong early success in the U.S., with openings in markets including Washington, D.C., Savannah, Raleigh, Pigeon Forge and Nashville, rapidly gaining momentum as one of Hilton’s next-generation lifestyle offerings. This debut continues the brand’s international expansion, following the signing of Hilton’s first Tempo property in Europe last year.

Tempo by Hilton hotels participate in Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest loyalty program for Hilton’s 28 distinct hotel brands. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including flexible Points and money payment options, exclusive member discounts and complimentary standard Wi-Fi. Members also enjoy popular digital tools available exclusively through the Hilton Honors mobile app, including digital check-in, room selection and Digital Key.