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.
IHG ups sustainability ante with low carbon program
News
IHG ups sustainability ante with low carbon program
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 17, 2024
Three hotels launch “Pioneers” program that requires no fossil fuels combusted on site and offers special listing on booking channels.... Read More
Luxury hoteliers now doing a better job: J.D. Power
News
Luxury hoteliers now doing a better job: J.D. Power
By Rob Schneider | July 16, 2024
The J.D. Power study finds that high-end hotel segments are seeing steady guest satisfaction improvement while more affordable hotel segments are showing declines.... Read More
Latest news: Tafer's new management arm; refi in Silicon Valley; Raines adds in GA
News / Management
Latest news: Tafer's new management arm; refi in Silicon Valley; Raines adds in GA
By Rob Schneider | July 16, 2024
Latest news: Tafer launches management arm; refi in Silicon Valley; Raines adds in GA false Latest news: Tafer launches management arm; refi in Silicon Valley; Raines adds in GA Breaking news about deals, development, data and more. Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Global Hotel Alliance, now 20, seeks corporate niche
News / Asset Management
Global Hotel Alliance, now 20, seeks corporate niche
By Chris Davis | July 16, 2024
CEO Chris Hartley talks about the state of the network, business travel trends and the promise of direct booking. ... Read More
How Portugal’s hospitality business has bounced back
News / EMEA
How Portugal’s hospitality business has bounced back
By Rob Schneider | July 15, 2024
 The country has surpassed pre-COVID levels in overnight stays, RevPAR and hotel investment, according to a report from Global Asset Solutions.... Read More
Goldman mulls €3B-plus offers for B&B: Report
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Goldman mulls €3B-plus offers for B&B: Report
By Rob Schneider | July 15, 2024
The French budget hotel chain, which recently debuted in the U.S., operates over 650 hotels in Europe. Multiple PE firms have made sizeable bids for the company.... Read More
Latest news: 2 Santa Monica refis; YTL adds in Thailand; new CIO at First Hospitality
News / Financing
Latest news: 2 Santa Monica refis; YTL adds in Thailand; new CIO at First Hospitality
By Rob Schneider | July 15, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
London dominates Europe’s construction pipeline
News / EMEA
London dominates Europe’s construction pipeline
By Rob Schneider | July 12, 2024
The latest data from Lodging Econometrics shows the city leading in total projects, including ones currently under construction, future projects, and renovations/conversions.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Brittain, HVMG, PM Hotel Group
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Brittain, HVMG, PM Hotel Group
By Rob Schneider | July 12, 2024
Hotel executive moves: Brittain, HVMG, PM Hotel Group false Hotel executive moves: Brittain, HVMG, PM Hotel Group Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week. Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week. Brought to you by 54... Read More
Latest news: Bally’s Chicago casino hotel; Reverb to Hamburg; Home2 Suites in Montana
News / Owners
Latest news: Bally’s Chicago casino hotel; Reverb to Hamburg; Home2 Suites in Montana
By Rob Schneider | July 12, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Auberge adding London with Reuben Brothers
News / Management
Auberge adding London with Reuben Brothers
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 12, 2024
Luxury operator Auberge Resort Collection is further extending its presence in Europe with news of a big opportunity to add London to its portfolio. ... Read More
Inside European budget brand B&B’s entry into the US
News / Brands
Inside European budget brand B&B’s entry into the US
By Stefani C. O’Connor | July 11, 2024
B&B Hotels’ foray into America brings triple-net leases and a desire to slot itself into this country’s midscale/upper-midscale segment.... Read More
Deal activity: July 2-9, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: July 2-9, 2024
By Shawn Turner | July 11, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Certares and HHM Hotels partnering to acquire the Carté Hotel San Diego Downtown from Carté Hotel Partners for an undisclosed amount.... Read More
Latest news: Sotherly refi, rebrand; Finvarb sells in Palm Beach; IHG's Spain growth
News / Financing
Latest news: Sotherly refi, rebrand; Finvarb sells in Palm Beach; IHG's Spain growth
By Rob Schneider | July 11, 2024
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Wyndham, Hyatt, Sage, CBRE
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Wyndham, Hyatt, Sage, CBRE
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | July 11, 2024
Noteworthy quotes from the week’s past stories, including a Wyndham exec talking about anticipated performance after opening their first Echo Suites hotel.... Read More