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.
China aside, APAC markets shine in 2Q24 for Marriott
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China aside, APAC markets shine in 2Q24 for Marriott
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 31, 2024
Asia Pacific, excluding China, posts 13% RevPAR increase over last year; Marriott maintains 5.5% to 6% full year rooms growth.... Read More
Designing lifestyle hotels with ROI in mind
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Designing lifestyle hotels with ROI in mind
By Rob Schneider | July 30, 2024
At an ALIS Summer Update panel, design experts discuss the importance of flexibility, adding ROI to everything possible and having better budget transparency.... Read More
Latest news: First Hyatt in Belize; new Mandarin in Bali; HEI adds in Dallas
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Latest news: First Hyatt in Belize; new Mandarin in Bali; HEI adds in Dallas
By Rob Schneider | July 30, 2024
Latest news: First Hyatt in Belize; new Mandarin in Bali; HEI adds in Dallas false Latest news: First Hyatt in Belize; new Mandarin in Bali; HEI adds in Dallas Breaking news about development, deals, data and more. Breaking news about development, deals, data and more. Brought to you... Read More
Fattal surpasses €1.5 billion in European deals
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Fattal surpasses €1.5 billion in European deals
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 30, 2024
Closing 12-hotel Zein Hotel Group deal in the Netherlands and ‘strong pipeline’ keeps the line moving in Europe for the Israeli owner-operator.... Read More
Latest news: Onerous NYC bill delayed; gaming coming to UAE?; YourSpace on its way
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Latest news: Onerous NYC bill delayed; gaming coming to UAE?; YourSpace on its way
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 29, 2024
Breaking news about development, deals, data and more.... Read More
Wyndham CEO on why he thinks the current RevPAR market is ‘transitory’
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Wyndham CEO on why he thinks the current RevPAR market is ‘transitory’
By Rob Schneider | July 26, 2024
 During the company’s second-quarter earnings call, CEO Geoff Ballotti said he’s bullish on the select-service market in the U.S. and Wyndham’s development pipeline. ... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Crescent, IHG, Trinity
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Hotel executive moves: Crescent, IHG, Trinity
By Rob Schneider | July 26, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Crescent adds in PHX; new Houston Bunkhouse; Hilton debuts in Nepal
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Latest news: Crescent adds in PHX; new Houston Bunkhouse; Hilton debuts in Nepal
By Rob Schneider | July 26, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, finance, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: FTI Consulting, Sunset Hotels & Resorts, Certares
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Quotes of the Week: FTI Consulting, Sunset Hotels & Resorts, Certares
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | July 25, 2024
Top quotes from the week's stories, including FTI Consulting's talking about Selina Hospitality's insolvency challenges.... Read More
RevPAR gains drive Accor's strong 1H earnings
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RevPAR gains drive Accor's strong 1H earnings
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 25, 2024
Strong performance momentum to continue, especially in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, while net unit growth trending at 3% to 4%.... Read More
Why Travel + Leisure is optimistic about the rest of 2024
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Why Travel + Leisure is optimistic about the rest of 2024
By Rob Schneider | July 25, 2024
CEO Michael Brown talks about an optimistic earnings report, success in selling to new customers and overall trends in vacation ownership.... Read More
Latest news: Finance for Kauai resort; Bally's merger; residences for Nevis
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Latest news: Finance for Kauai resort; Bally's merger; residences for Nevis
July 25, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, finance, data and more.... Read More
Wyndham cuts full-year RevPAR guidance in Q2 earnings
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Wyndham cuts full-year RevPAR guidance in Q2 earnings
By Rob Schneider | July 24, 2024
The company updated its RevPAR growth outlook to essentially flat year-over-year but didn’t change adjusted EBITDA guidance.... Read More
Starwood Capital selling again with Yotel deal
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Starwood Capital selling again with Yotel deal
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 24, 2024
After selling the 1 Hotel Central Park, Barry Sternlicht's PE giant unloads the Yotel in Edinburgh to a U.K.-based PE firm.... Read More
Deal activity: July 16-24, 2024
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Deal activity: July 16-24, 2024
By Shawn Turner | July 24, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was JRK Property Holdings’ acquisition of the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines in La Jolla, California, from REIT Braemar Hotels & Resorts for $165 million.  ... Read More