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.
Egypt, Marriott boost Africa pipeline
News / EMEA
Egypt, Marriott boost Africa pipeline
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 8, 2025
Resort projects are increasing much faster than city or airport hotels, driven by the number of signings and by the larger average size of the developments, 210 keys versus 170. ... Read More
Latest news: Hyatt grows in APAC; Jalaram buys in Memphis; Nightcap adds in Colorado
News / Brands
Latest news: Hyatt grows in APAC; Jalaram buys in Memphis; Nightcap adds in Colorado
By Rob Schneider | April 7, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: First Hospitality, Island, Starwood Capital
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: First Hospitality, Island, Starwood Capital
By Rob Schneider | April 4, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Second Hoxton to Chicago; Waldorf debuts in Japan; USTOA advises after tariffs
News / Brands
Latest news: Second Hoxton to Chicago; Waldorf debuts in Japan; USTOA advises after tariffs
By Rob Schneider | April 4, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Accor unveils first Orient Express train
News / Brands
Accor unveils first Orient Express train
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 3, 2025
In partnership with LVMH, the revived brand sets on its maiden voyage with the first train to be followed by two hotels and the first yacht.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: IHG, Olympia, Gencom, Hyatt
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: IHG, Olympia, Gencom, Hyatt
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | April 3, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories was R.W. Baird's Michael Bellisario estimating the impact of the newly announced tariffs by the Trump administration.... Read More
Deal activity: March 26-April 1, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: March 26-April 1, 2025
By Shawn Turner | April 3, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was AJ Capital Partner’s acquisition of the Hotel Boulderado hotel in Boulder, Colorado.... Read More
Latest news: Refi in SF; US hotels up last week; Olympia adds 4 in Virginia
News / Financing
Latest news: Refi in SF; US hotels up last week; Olympia adds 4 in Virginia
By Rob Schneider | April 3, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Tariffs’ potential chilling effect
News
Tariffs’ potential chilling effect
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 3, 2025
President Trump unleashes 10% tariffs across the globe with rates as high as 46% in markets like Vietnam. How will it impact hoteliers? ... Read More
Signings in Africa off to great start in 2025
News / EMEA
Signings in Africa off to great start in 2025
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 2, 2025
After actualizing a hefty 38% of anticipated openings in 2024, early 2025 shows promise with a 13% increase in deals signed, according to W Hospitality Group.... Read More
Latest news: Deals in Texas, Indiana; Z selling London hotel; Fairmont’s Japan debut
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Deals in Texas, Indiana; Z selling London hotel; Fairmont’s Japan debut
By Rob Schneider | April 2, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: AJ Capital buys in Boulder; Accor sees big US travel cuts; Archer €567M refi
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: AJ Capital buys in Boulder; Accor sees big US travel cuts; Archer €567M refi
By Rob Schneider | April 1, 2025
 Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Singapore-focused hospitality REIT’s global lens
News / Owners
Singapore-focused hospitality REIT’s global lens
By Raini H.R. | April 1, 2025
Acquisition of the Four Points by Sheraton Nagoya is a start, but don't expect Far East Hospitality Trust to be aggressive in going beyond its Singapore roots.... Read More
Marriott plans to double midscale brand in Europe
News / Brands
Marriott plans to double midscale brand in Europe
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 1, 2025
By the end of 2026, plans call for reaching 50 Four Points Flex by Sheraton, becoming the company’s fastest growing brand in Europe.... Read More
Europe investment to ramp up in 2025
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Europe investment to ramp up in 2025
By Rob Schneider | March 31, 2025
Cushman & Wakefield report also finds that 70% of investors expect European hotel values to rise in 2025, with Madrid, Barcelona and Rome preferred.... Read More