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

Global tourism recovers to pre-pandemic levels

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 22, 2025

New UN data estimates 1.4 billion international travelers with 3% to 5% growth projected for 2025.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: TriO Capital, Hyatt, BWH Hotels, Kasa

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | January 22, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Hong Kong-based TriO Capital's Managing Director Tim Aple talking about development transparency challenges in Southeast Asia.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Host might sell 10; largest Courtyard for KSA; Rosewood adds Dominican

By Rob Schneider | January 22, 2025

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

News / Brands

Hyatt to add 13 new markets across EMEA

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 22, 2025

Spain remains key growth market; new joint venture with Spanish Grupo Piñero drives all-inclusive growth. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Blackstone buying in Manhattan; selling in Spain?

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 22, 2025

The real estate giant is bulking up in Manhattan while reports surface of plans to divest of 22,000 rooms in Spain.... Read More

News / Asset Management

ROI of investing in guest service delivery

By Jason Raimondi | January 21, 2025

Hoteliers absolutely must place more emphasis in the annual budget on training and empowering the people delivering our service. ... Read More

News / Debt and Equity

Latest news: Famed Stanford Court in trouble; notable refis in Manhattan and Dallas

By Rob Schneider | January 21, 2025

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

News / Brands

BWH Hotels looks east for expansion

By Robert Cole | January 21, 2025

Hotels in Asia, the Middle East and Africa will account for most of the hoped-for growth.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Hotel Equities, Olympia, Preferred, Valor

By Rob Schneider | January 17, 2025

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

News / Owners

Latest news: Atlantis to Hawaii; CBRE raises GDP forecast; new look for HI Express EMEAA

By Rob Schneider | January 17, 2025

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

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Aimbridge, Coury, Noble Investment, Langham

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | January 16, 2025

Among the most noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Aimbridge Hospitality CEO Craig Smith referencing a debt restructuring plan that will strengthen its balance sheet and better position the third-party manager for growth. ... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: January 8-14, 2025

By Shawn Turner | January 16, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was IFA Hotels and Resorts’ sale of the Fairmont The Palm in Dubai to a unit of Arzan Financial Group for $325 million.... Read More