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: January 12-27, 2026

By Shawn Turner | January 29, 2026

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Orion Capital Managers forming a JV with International Hotel Investments Plc to acquire the Corinthia Hotel Lisbon.... Read More

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IREFAC: ‘Boring’ stability, controlling costs, bountiful Bay Area

By Rob Schneider | January 29, 2026

Investors at ALIS are bullish on the industry’s long-term prospects and say the focus should be on costs compared to RevPAR predictions.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: New Accor CCO; Dreamscape adds 3; big 4Q for Preferred

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 28, 2026

Latest news: New Accor CCO; Dreamscape adds 3; big 4Q for Preferred... Read More

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ALIS: Brands v independents — franchising, outperforming

By Rob Schneider | January 28, 2026

Hotel development experts discuss how the luxury customer has changed, luring independents and focusing on organic growth.... Read More

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ALIS video: Brookfield's Shai Zelering on deal strategy

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 27, 2026

Brookfield's managing partner and head of Hospitality Investments talks about recent acquisition and how their strategy has evolved.... Read More

News / Management

ALIS: Conversions, bifurcation, the joy of fuzzy slippers

By Rob Schneider | January 27, 2026

Top hotel CEOs kicked off Day 1 of ALIS with a lively discussion between big brand companies and owners.... Read More

News / Debt and Equity

Latest news: Dallas foreclosure; Evolution adds in Florida; Corinthia to Como

By Rob Schneider | January 26, 2026

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Franchising

Choice touts 2025 international growth

By Rob Schneider | January 26, 2026

Portfolio outside the U.S. grows to nearly 160,000; extended-stay leads the way in U.S.... Read More

News / Brands

Big dogs barking at ALIS

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 26, 2026

As ALIS opens in Los Angeles, Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt thump their chests recapping big growth numbers in 2025.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Driftwood, Noble, Ohana, Peregrine

By Rob Schneider | January 25, 2026

Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More

News / Owners

Shanghai, London, Dubai lead in openings

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 23, 2026

For 2026, Shanghai will lead international destinations in room openings with 7,457; New York City the top U.S. market.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Starwood, Aimbridge, Noble

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | January 22, 2026

Among the noteworthy quotes of the week is Noble Investment's Dustin Fisher talking about the value surrounding certainty of closing.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: December 31-January 20, 2026

By Shawn Turner | January 22, 2026

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Royalton Hotels & Resorts and Alojica’s acquisition of The Westin Resort & Spa, Cancun in Mexico.... Read More