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 / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Bahamas resort’s $827M redo; new Kimpton in Texas; Marriott adds in Costa Rica

By Rob Schneider | May 16, 2025

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News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: May 6-13, 2025

By Shawn Turner | May 15, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Nightfood Holdings’ acquisition of the 120-key Hilton Garden Inn Palm Springs/Rancho Mirage in California.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Soft week in US; first Gaylord in Cali; Sage adds 'Shining' hotel

By Rob Schneider | May 15, 2025

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News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Brookfield acquires Generator hostel brand

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 15, 2025

Asset manager pays Queensgate Investments $869 million for some 14 hotels and 2,749 keys in gateways around Europe.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Starwood, Wyndham, Choice, AHLA

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | May 15, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Starwood Hotels' Barry Sternlicht describing the essence of Treehouse Hotels, which just debuted in the U.S.... Read More

News / EMEA

Nearly half of Europe’s pipeline under construction

By Rob Schneider | May 14, 2025

Construction starts and renovations/conversions grew in Q1, with London and the U.K. leading the way, according to Lodging Econometrics.... Read More

News / REITs

Latest news: Frasers tries to go private; South Carolina refi; ALH develops in Texas

By Rob Schneider | May 14, 2025

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News / Franchising

Wyndham takes Super 8 to KSA

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 14, 2025

Deal for 100 hotels over 10 years addresses need for budget supply in the Kingdom. ... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Caliber's platform; US RevPAR hits Q1 record; New Jersey sale

By Rob Schneider | May 13, 2025

Latest news: Caliber development platform; US RevPAR hits Q1 record high; New Jersey hotel sells false Latest news: Caliber development platform; US RevPAR hits Q1 record high; New Jersey hotel sells Breaking news about deals, development, data and more. Breaking news about deals, development, d... Read More

News / Contributed Perspectives

Community living rooms: High-ROI strategy

By Scott Lowe | May 13, 2025

Big revenue gains, particularly on the F&B side, realized by integrating social environments into public spaces. ... Read More

News / Brands

Room00 gets €400 million infusion

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 13, 2025

Madrid-based hostel hybrid developer gets cash from King Street Capital Management to add 15,000 rooms over the next four years.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Gencom’s $100M+ renovation; Starhotels’ new fund; IHG adds 3 in KSA

By Rob Schneider | May 12, 2025

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News / C Corps

Why Choice optimistic in 2025: Better customers

By Rob Schneider | May 12, 2025

During Choice Hotels International’s first-quarter earnings call, CEO Patrick Pacious explained why his company is outperforming its peers, especially in economy and extended-stay.... Read More