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.
How Marriott is ‘attacking’ the franchise model
News / C Corps
How Marriott is ‘attacking’ the franchise model
By Rob Schneider | February 10, 2026
During Marriott’s Q4 call, CEO Anthony Capuano discusses driving franchisee returns, RevPAR bright spots and using key money.... Read More
Latest news: Nashville Edition financing; Ritz-Carlton residence develops; 2025 California deal data
News / Owners
Latest news: Nashville Edition financing; Ritz-Carlton residence develops; 2025 California deal data
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 10, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
JLL likes 2026 investment dynamics
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JLL likes 2026 investment dynamics
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 10, 2026
JLL forecasts robust investment growth driven by strengthening debt markets, record capital availability and renewed investor confidence.... Read More
International drives Marriott’s Q4 RevPAR gains
News / C Corps
International drives Marriott’s Q4 RevPAR gains
February 10, 2026
Despite a stagnant RevPAR environment (-0.1%) in the US and Canada, international growth of 6.1% drives overall Q4 increase of 1.9%.... Read More
Latest news: Bozeman restoration; $50M redo in Atlantic City; NZ conversion
News / Owners
Latest news: Bozeman restoration; $50M redo in Atlantic City; NZ conversion
By Rob Schneider | February 9, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Davidson preps for luxury division
News / Insights
Davidson preps for luxury division
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 9, 2026
New vertical dedicated to luxury will launch this year, according to CIO Jason Rabidoux, with international becoming a bigger growth vehicle.  ... Read More
ALIS video: IHG's Bulley sees more green shoots in US
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ALIS video: IHG's Bulley sees more green shoots in US
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 6, 2026
IHG’s CEO of the Americas, Jolyon Bulley, also discusses conversions and partnerships in this wide-ranging video interview.... Read More
Latest news: Westbrook to sell another Ritz; $99M refi in DC, Aimbridge names LATAM leader
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Westbrook to sell another Ritz; $99M refi in DC, Aimbridge names LATAM leader
By Rob Schneider | February 6, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Acquisitive Gencom adds Ritz-Carlton in NYC
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Acquisitive Gencom adds Ritz-Carlton in NYC
By Rob Schneider | February 6, 2026
Gencom caps an active year with the purchase of The Ritz-Carlton New York Central Park from Westbrook Partners and Korea Investment Corp.... Read More
Quotes of the week: Accor, Berkadia, L+R, RIDA Development
News / Insights
Quotes of the week: Accor, Berkadia, L+R, RIDA Development
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | February 5, 2026
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Cody Bradshaw talking about L+R’s newly launched hybrid capital and operating partner model.... Read More
ALIS experts discuss how to empower, enable leaders
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ALIS experts discuss how to empower, enable leaders
By Rob Schneider | February 5, 2026
During an ALIS panel on leadership and empowerment, experts discussed balancing results and when employees should have guardrails.... Read More
ALIS video: Omer Acar, CEO, Fairmont, Raffles
News
ALIS video: Omer Acar, CEO, Fairmont, Raffles
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 5, 2026
Omer Acar discusses why he moved to New York, experiential and the latest trends in F&B.... Read More
Deal activity: January 27-February 2, 2026
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: January 27-February 2, 2026
By Shawn Turner | February 5, 2026
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was an affiliate of Bridgeton acquiring the Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel in Florida for $67.5 million.... Read More
Latest news: First Hard Rock in Puerto Rico; US hotels down; Stonebridge, PM add
News / Owners
Latest news: First Hard Rock in Puerto Rico; US hotels down; Stonebridge, PM add
By Rob Schneider | February 5, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Choice commits to 100 more hotels in Africa
News / Brands
Choice commits to 100 more hotels in Africa
By Rob Schneider | February 4, 2026
Choice EMEA is adding three hotels in Kenya and plans to open 100 more across the continent by 2035.... Read More