EMEA

Stay updated with the latest news and insights on hotel investments in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region through Hotel Investment Today's EMEA section. Our expert coverage includes executive moves, development projects, mergers and acquisitions, and market trends that shape the hospitality industry in this diverse region.
Amex report on why people traveling today
News
Amex report on why people traveling today
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 18, 2024
Insights into what travelers want from providers, trends driving travel decisions and how they are purchasing differently. ... Read More
Latest news: Hyatt buyback; Peachtree credit investment; more woes in SF
News / Management
Latest news: Hyatt buyback; Peachtree credit investment; more woes in SF
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 18, 2024
Breaking news about development, M&A and more, including news from First Hospitality, Aareal Bank and Australis's DOMA Group.... Read More
Latest news: Cain financing for Beverly Hills; Hyatt grows in India; Peachtree loan
News / Owners
Latest news: Cain financing for Beverly Hills; Hyatt grows in India; Peachtree loan
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 15, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, and more with news from Hyatt, IHCL, Midas Hospitality, Travelodge and more.... Read More
OTAs set new record for marketing spend in 2023
News / Asset Management
OTAs set new record for marketing spend in 2023
By Mitra Sorrells | March 15, 2024
In the war for direct bookings, OTAs use their war chests to leverage their way to ongoing success.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Wyndham, H World, Accor
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Wyndham, H World, Accor
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | March 14, 2024
Among our top quotes from the past week is Hilton CEO talking about the potential growth of its newly acquired franchise brand, Graduate Hotels.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Aqua-Aston, Meyer Jabara, Noble
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Aqua-Aston, Meyer Jabara, Noble
By Rob Schneider | March 14, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Schroders new fund; IHG milestone in APAC; watch HIT conversion webinar
News / Brands
Latest news: Schroders new fund; IHG milestone in APAC; watch HIT conversion webinar
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 14, 2024
The latest about M&A, development and more, including news from CN Hotels, Radisson and a&o hostels.... Read More
Deal activity: March 6-12, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: March 6-12, 2024
By Shawn Turner | March 14, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Sono Hotels & Resorts acquisition of the Hotel Dame des Arts in Paris from Angelo Gordon and EQ Group for €120 million ($130.2 million).... Read More
Hilton acquires Graduate Hotels brand for $210M
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Hilton acquires Graduate Hotels brand for $210M
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 14, 2024
Seller AJ Capital will retain asset ownership and Hilton has hopes to grow the brand via franchise to as many as 500 worldwide.... Read More
Latest news: KSL closes $2B fund; Janu debuts; JW Marriott to Greece
News / Brands
Latest news: KSL closes $2B fund; Janu debuts; JW Marriott to Greece
By Rob Schneider | March 13, 2024
The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Aman, Fusion, Generator, Freehan, IHCL, Accor and more.... Read More
Airbnb’s Stephenson on expansion beyond the core and AI
News / Brands
Airbnb’s Stephenson on expansion beyond the core and AI
By Linda Fox | March 13, 2024
Chief business officer discusses growth opportunities and the role AI can play to widen their market. ... Read More
European M&A: Hurdles lower, triggers pulled
News / Mergers and Acquistions
European M&A: Hurdles lower, triggers pulled
By Robert Cole | March 13, 2024
Experts at an HVS-led webinar suggest there is more deal activity at hand with a ‘meeting-in-the-middle’ around values to quench strong investor demand.... Read More
Only one direction to go for stifled European deal market
News / EMEA
Only one direction to go for stifled European deal market
By Rob Schneider | March 12, 2024
The HVS 2024 European Hotel Valuation Index report showed that hotel values slightly increased in 2023 but are still below 2019. The consultancy also predicts transaction volume for the continent to increase in 2024.... Read More
Latest news: Aspen Hospitality grows; Czech hotels part of JV; Hilton debuts Tru in NYC
News / Brands
Latest news: Aspen Hospitality grows; Czech hotels part of JV; Hilton debuts Tru in NYC
By Rob Schneider | March 12, 2024
The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Virgin, Hyatt, SLS, Ennismor, Accor and CLAS and more.... Read More
Could H World be Asia’s first global hotel behemoth?
News / Brands
Could H World be Asia’s first global hotel behemoth?
By Raini H. R. | March 12, 2024
Western chains go beyond their home base and become huge global players. Why not Asian chains? Could H World be first as it ramps up international expansion with brands such as Ji Hotel? ... Read More