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.
Latest news: Big Louisville conversion; Orlando EB-5 deal; $360M loan for Four Seasons
News / Owners
Latest news: Big Louisville conversion; Orlando EB-5 deal; $360M loan for Four Seasons
By Rob Schneider | February 4, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Development experts discuss why deals are getting done
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Development experts discuss why deals are getting done
By Rob Schneider | February 3, 2026
During an ALIS panel on evaluating market opportunities, panelists discussed the current value of big boxes and the lure of soft brands.... Read More
Marriott, Hilton sign expansive agreements around the world
News / Brands
Marriott, Hilton sign expansive agreements around the world
By Rob Schneider | February 3, 2026
Marriott signed a five-hotel agreement in Vietnam, while Hilton is adding five hotels in Turkey.... Read More
Latest news: Columbia adds in Seattle; Dreamscape to Santa Monica; IHG signs 4 in UK
News / Management
Latest news: Columbia adds in Seattle; Dreamscape to Santa Monica; IHG signs 4 in UK
By Rob Schneider | February 3, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
ALIS video: Starwood’s Leal a year in
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ALIS video: Starwood’s Leal a year in
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 3, 2026
Starwood Hotels 2.0 is a year old. CEO Raul Leal talks about what’s ahead in 2026.... Read More
ALIS Design+ panel: the draws of emotion, localization
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ALIS Design+ panel: the draws of emotion, localization
By Rob Schneider | February 3, 2026
Experts on the first day of the ALIS Design+ conference discussed the appeal of great design, lifestyle hotels and the economic impact of F&B.... Read More
L+R integrates, creates powerhouse
News / Owners
L+R integrates, creates powerhouse
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 3, 2026
The newly launched hybrid capital and operating partner model aims to disrupt the traditional GP operating partner practice.... Read More
US hotel transactions up 17.5% last year
News / North America
US hotel transactions up 17.5% last year
By Rob Schneider | February 2, 2026
The JLL study found that debt markets for hotels remain increasingly strong, with private equity leading the way and HNWI and foreign capital picking up as well.... Read More
Latest news: $324M loan for Four Seasons residences; boutique for Alabama; sale in Louisville
News / Financing
Latest news: $324M loan for Four Seasons residences; boutique for Alabama; sale in Louisville
By Rob Schneider | February 2, 2026
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Hotel executive moves: Accor, HHM, Hyatt, Remington
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Hotel executive moves: Accor, HHM, Hyatt, Remington
By Rob Schneider | January 30, 2026
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Four Seasons update; Parable launches; Shatterproof raises $2.1M
News / Owners
Latest news: Four Seasons update; Parable launches; Shatterproof raises $2.1M
By Rob Schneider | January 30, 2026
Latest news: Four Seasons Jacksonville update; Parable Hospitality launches; Shatterproof raises $2.1M false Latest news: Four Seasons Jacksonville update; Parable Hospitality launches; Shatterproof raises $2.1M Breaking news about deals, development, data and more. Breaking news about deals, de... Read More
Hilton to leverage franchising for Apartment Collection
News / Brands
Hilton to leverage franchising for Apartment Collection
By Dennis Nessler | January 30, 2026
Strategy will target owners in the multi-family and lodging segments with initial goal upwards of 20,000 units.... Read More
Latest news: Kempinski US debut; Waldorf in Dubai; US hotels down
News / Financing
Latest news: Kempinski US debut; Waldorf in Dubai; US hotels down
By Rob Schneider | January 29, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Brookfield, IHG, Schrager, Starwood
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Brookfield, IHG, Schrager, Starwood
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | January 29, 2026
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Brookfield's Shai Zelering suggesting pricing today is favorable for long-term investing.... Read More
ALIS Deals of the Year awarded
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ALIS Deals of the Year awarded
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 29, 2026
Hotels, companies and executives honored for influencing the most noteworthy deals of 2025.... Read More