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.

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: October 3-10, 2023

By Shawn Turner | October 11, 2023

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is Kastrati Group’s acquisition of the SLS Brickell Miami from Qatar’s Al Thanis family.... Read More

News / Brands

Inside Omni’s plans to raise the ceiling, expand its footprint

By Rob Schneider | October 10, 2023

President Kurt Alexander talks about potentially doubling the company's footprint in the next five years and why new COO Vince Parrotta is key to elevating the quality of its brand.... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

HICAP organizers announce 2024 portfolio of events

October 10, 2023

HICAP UPDATE to make its return March 13-14, 2024 at the Regent Hong Kong. ... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Ennismore, Hilton growth; research on travel tech preferences

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | October 9, 2023

The latest on development, M&A, data and more.... Read More

News / EMEA

First look at the impact of war in Israel

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 9, 2023

Local hoteliers will face multiple challenges, but the global corporate operators have limited exposure.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: NewcrestImage buys; Wyndham grows Dolce; meet the Michelin Key

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 9, 2023

Breaking news about development, M&A, data and more.... Read More

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Amex GBT projects higher 2024 rates, occupancy

By Angelique Platas | October 6, 2023

Report authors concluded occupancy and room rates “are no longer linked” as hotels are “happy with lower occupancy so long as they can raise their rates.”... Read More

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Top hoteliers partner to improve supplier sustainability initiatives

October 6, 2023

The Hospitality Alliance for Responsible Procurement (HARP) seeks to improve supply chain logistics, collaboration, transparency and economies of scale with its trading partners.... Read More

News / Owners

LionGrove, roaring in Puerto Rico, is expanding into the US

By Rob Schneider | October 5, 2023

Owner-operator LionGrove has three properties in Puerto Rico valued at over $300 million. Now, it wants to take that approach to the U.S. and has $1B in assets as its goal.... Read More

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Stock up on great pillows, mattresses, Hilton research suggests

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 5, 2023

Hilton releases extensive research results about guest wants and needs when it comes to sleep, pursuing new cultural experiences, connectivity and stretching the boundaries of business travel.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Ennismore, CapitaLand, Brittain

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | October 5, 2023

Some noteworthy quotes from the past week, including CapitaLand Investment's Siew Kim Beh discussing leadership surrounding sustainability initiatives.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: First pure Waldorf residences; Hiltons trade in Portugal; Wyndham enters Barbados

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 4, 2023

Breaking news on M&A, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: September 26-October 3, 2023

By Shawn Turner | October 4, 2023

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is Dynamic City Capital’s acquisition of the Canopy by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town in Arizona. ... Read More