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.
Wyndham reports NUG, pipeline growth in Q3
News / C Corps
Wyndham reports NUG, pipeline growth in Q3
By Rob Schneider | October 24, 2024
The company’s global room count grew 4% globally year-over-year with international leading the way. Its development pipeline grew 5% year-over-year to a record 248,000 rooms.... Read More
Latest news: NYC bill passes; Aimbridge shores up reserves; new Under Canvas
News / Management
Latest news: NYC bill passes; Aimbridge shores up reserves; new Under Canvas
By Rob Schneider | October 23, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hilton’s Nassetta filibusters about 2025 expectations
News / C Corps
Hilton’s Nassetta filibusters about 2025 expectations
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 23, 2024
During third quarter earnings call the president and CEO of Hilton held court, offering broad strokes about expectations for 2025. In a word, it’s ‘resilient.’ ... Read More
Hilton beats on EBITDA despite light RevPAR quarter
News / C Corps
Hilton beats on EBITDA despite light RevPAR quarter
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 23, 2024
Hilton beats on EBITDA despite light RevPAR quarter false Hilton lowers 4Q24 RevPAR guidance while maintaining net unit growth expectations.... Read More
Latest news: $92.5M Cali hotel refi; Mama Shelter to Netherlands; RA Ventures sells 2
News / Financing
Latest news: $92.5M Cali hotel refi; Mama Shelter to Netherlands; RA Ventures sells 2
By Rob Schneider | October 22, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Exploring symbiotic relationship between hotels, OTAs
News / Brands
Exploring symbiotic relationship between hotels, OTAs
By Rob Schneider | October 22, 2024
At the Web in Travel (WiT) event in Singapore, Pan Pacific’s CEO and a VP for Booking.com discuss the “friend or foe” nature of their business relationship.... Read More
IHG fights off weak demand in China
News / C Corps
IHG fights off weak demand in China
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 22, 2024
The first public hotel company to report third quarter earnings show global RevPAR growth of just 1.5% due to tough comps in China and softness in the U.S.... Read More
Latest news: AmEx GBT says global rates will rise; Faena to NYC; Marriott adds in China
News
Latest news: AmEx GBT says global rates will rise; Faena to NYC; Marriott adds in China
By Rob Schneider | October 21, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Bob W, Club Med, IHG ANA, Sage
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Bob W, Club Med, IHG ANA, Sage
By Rob Schneider | October 21, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Accor CEO on why he doesn’t miss big M&A
News / Brands
Accor CEO on why he doesn’t miss big M&A
By Rob Schneider | October 18, 2024
Speaking at the HICAP, Sébastien Bazin talked about the radical transformation of Accor from 13 to 48 brands, M&A in general, and why founder-led brands have a special place at Accor.... Read More
Latest news: Baha Mar addition; new leader for HSH; Garner grows in Europe
News / Brands
Latest news: Baha Mar addition; new leader for HSH; Garner grows in Europe
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 18, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hyatt CEO on benefits of JVs, growth in China
News / Brands
Hyatt CEO on benefits of JVs, growth in China
By Rob Schneider | October 18, 2024
Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian was interviewed at HICAP about whether he prefers JVs or collaborations, the company’s current business model and what he would change about the industry.... Read More
Latest news: Uber buying Expedia?; Regent back in the US; UK deal volume
News / Brands
Latest news: Uber buying Expedia?; Regent back in the US; UK deal volume
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 17, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Accor, Remington, Hyatt, Noble, many more
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Accor, Remington, Hyatt, Noble, many more
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | October 17, 2024
Among the noteworthy quotes of the week was Accor exec Jean-Jacques Morin talking about the industry's overemphasis on net unit growth versus value generated.... Read More
HICAP opens with talk of overtourism, negating NUG, growth hot spots
News / Asia Pacific
HICAP opens with talk of overtourism, negating NUG, growth hot spots
By Rob Schneider | October 17, 2024
On the first day of the Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP), top hotel executives discussed the industry’s hottest topics.... Read More