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 / EMEA

After Olympic surge, secondary French markets still golden

By Tamara Thiessen | December 6, 2024

Global chains and local investors are targeting France’s secondary cities such as Nice, Lyon and Marseille bolstered by bleisure travel demands and regional dynamism.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Beaumier, Doyle Collection, Rosen Hotels

By Rob Schneider | December 6, 2024

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

News / Financing

Latest news: Fontainebleau refi; Brookfield buys in Brisbane; Vegas arena hotel

By Rob Schneider | December 6, 2024

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

News / Contributed Perspectives

Evolving role of the competitor set

By Dimitris Mittas | December 6, 2024

How comparing yourself to others helps you adapt pricing strategy and can really make you better.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Covivio, AccorInvest finalize almost €800M deal

By Rob Schneider | December 5, 2024

Covivio now owns 43 hotels in France, Belgium, and Germany and sells 16 hotels to AccorInvest in the same regions. Several management firms are also involved to help accelerate the repositioning plan.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: November 20-December 3, 2024

By Shawn Turner | December 5, 2024

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was the Czechoslovak Group’s acquisition of the Four Seasons Hotel in Prague in the Czech Republic from Northwood Investors for a reported CZK 4.7 billion ($195.24 million).... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Deals in EMEA, Asia dominate; new CEO for Beaumier

By Rob Schneider | December 5, 2024

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

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: JLL, Dawson Design, Accor, Olive by Embassy

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | December 5, 2024

Among the noteworthy quotes of the week is R.W. Baird analyst Michael Bellisario reacting to speculation about a potential sale of Sunstone Hotel Investors.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Ashford sells in Boston; new Orlando luxe hotel; Conrad in Portugal sells

By Rob Schneider | December 4, 2024

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

News / Brands

WATG bets big on casino-resorts

By Raini H.R. | December 4, 2024

Opportunities grow for non-gaming income as casino-resorts, including projects in Asia Pacific, welcome next-gen guests.... Read More

News / Brands

Orient Express hotels prepares to embark on new journey

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 4, 2024

First hotel in Rome officially announced with Venice coming next as CEO Perez-Alvarado working to grow the ultra-luxe brand’s pipeline. ... Read More

News / Management

Hotels increasingly managed by third parties

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 4, 2024

But JLL reports that no single operator manages more than 3% of 5.9 million rooms not managed by brands, which should lead to further consolidation.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Blackstone could lose 4 hotels; Mundi acquires in Vancouver; new CEO for Rosen

By Rob Schneider | December 3, 2024

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

News / Owners

What hotels designers can’t wait to see in 2025

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 2, 2024

From quirky independents by Liz Lambert to new luxury coming into the hot Mexican market, designers discuss what they want to see in 2025, and why. ... Read More

News / Insights

Is travel moving fast enough with AI?

By Morgan Hines - Phocuswire | December 2, 2024

Travel industry veterans such as Erik Blachford and current executives such as Amex GBT’s Marilyn Markham offer their take on the state of generative AI in travel. ... Read More

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