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.
Deal activity: February 18-24, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: February 18-24, 2025
By Shawn Turner | February 27, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was DiamondRock Hospitality Co.’s sale of the Westin Washington, D.C. City Center to LaSalle for $92 million.... Read More
Latest news: Apollo undecided in Atlanta; Kempinski adds in Germany; Westgate M&A
News / Owners
Latest news: Apollo undecided in Atlanta; Kempinski adds in Germany; Westgate M&A
By Rob Schneider | February 27, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: JLL, Hyatt, First Hospitality, IHG
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: JLL, Hyatt, First Hospitality, IHG
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | February 27, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes of the week was JLL on the investment in select-service and extended-stay at nearly 2x that of the prior four-year cycle.... Read More
Investors turn to southern Europe development hotspots
News / EMEA
Investors turn to southern Europe development hotspots
By Tamara Thiessen | February 26, 2025
Year-round tourism and promising ROI are driving investments in high-growth resorts and city destinations across the area, from Spain to Greece.... Read More
Latest news: SVC sells in Minnesota; financing for Rome Baccarat; San Antonio financing
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: SVC sells in Minnesota; financing for Rome Baccarat; San Antonio financing
By Rob Schneider | February 26, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Marriott adding camps in Kenya; Hyatt’s tender for Playa; $20M project in Jamaica
News / Brands
Latest news: Marriott adding camps in Kenya; Hyatt’s tender for Playa; $20M project in Jamaica
By Rob Schneider | February 25, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: McSam sells in NYC; Oliver to double portfolio; construction costs up last month
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: McSam sells in NYC; Oliver to double portfolio; construction costs up last month
By Rob Schneider | February 24, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Cuculic on the international markets that intrigue BWH
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Cuculic on the international markets that intrigue BWH
By Rob Schneider | February 24, 2025
BWH President and CEO Larry Cuculic talked about hot spots for international growth and what the company’s owners are telling him they need.... Read More
Kemps sell 20% stake in Firmdale: report
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Kemps sell 20% stake in Firmdale: report
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 24, 2025
Swedish pharmaceuticals mogul is the reported buyer of the chic brand started some 40 years ago by Tim and Kit Kemp.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Kessler, Practice Hospitality, Resorts World
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Kessler, Practice Hospitality, Resorts World
By Rob Schneider | February 21, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Boutique for Houston; Garnet buys in New Orleans; Hilton adds 3 in Athens
News / Owners
Latest news: Boutique for Houston; Garnet buys in New Orleans; Hilton adds 3 in Athens
By Rob Schneider | February 21, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: IHG, Choice Hotels, VICI, Hilton
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: IHG, Choice Hotels, VICI, Hilton
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | February 21, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week was IHG's Elie Maalouf talking about their acquisition of Ruby hotels and the attractiveness of the urban micro space.... Read More
Choice’s growth focused on ‘revenue-intense’ US brands
News / C Corps
Choice’s growth focused on ‘revenue-intense’ US brands
By Rob Schneider | February 20, 2025
During Choice Hotels fourth-quarter earnings call, CEO Pat Pacious discussed the benefits of the larger-scale brands in its pipeline and the company’s ability to rapidly add conversion hotels into its system.... Read More
Deal activity: February 11-18, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: February 11-18, 2025
By Shawn Turner | February 20, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Schroders Capital’s acquisition from Invesco Real Estate of the NH Collection Milano CityLife in Milan, Italy.... Read More
Hyatt paid $465M for Grupo Piñero stake
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Hyatt paid $465M for Grupo Piñero stake
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 20, 2025
Hyatt 10-K reveals purchase price; Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts reaffirms €128 million reinvestment in its portfolio. ... Read More