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.
Technology feeds innovation boom for hospitality at HITEC
News / Asset Management
Technology feeds innovation boom for hospitality at HITEC
By D.J. Catron | June 28, 2024
IHG CTO Blanchard preaches ‘let the team work. Let them make it happen.’ That’s where you’ll find value and create ‘really sticky’ customers.... Read More
How the Ferragamo family built a niche in luxury hospitality
News / Owners
How the Ferragamo family built a niche in luxury hospitality
By Christina Jelski | June 28, 2024
CEO Valeriano Antonioli discusses brand strategy, the expanding Portrait brand and performance in Italy. ... Read More
Hyatt takes Lindner deal step further with brand acquisition
News / Brands
Hyatt takes Lindner deal step further with brand acquisition
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 28, 2024
Acquisition of the me and all hotels brand gives Hyatt a conversion-friendly lifestyle brand to grow across Europe and further afield. ... Read More
Asset management with a commercial lens
News / Contributed Perspectives
Asset management with a commercial lens
By Judith Cartwright | June 28, 2024
The role of asset management is evolving fast from profit margins to total revenue optimization.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: The Ascott, Hyatt, Trinity Investments
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: The Ascott, Hyatt, Trinity Investments
By Rob Schneider | June 28, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Blackstone, Covivio, Aimbridge
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Blackstone, Covivio, Aimbridge
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | June 27, 2024
Noteworthy quotes from the week's past stories, including Blackstone's James Seppala talking about his company's acquisition of Village Hotels in the U.K.... Read More
Latest news: Pivot adds in Nebraska; Conrad to Athens; Paris bookings up
News / Management
Latest news: Pivot adds in Nebraska; Conrad to Athens; Paris bookings up
By Rob Schneider | June 27, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: June 18-25, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: June 18-25, 2024
By Shawn Turner | June 27, 2024
Deal activity: June 18-25, 2024 false Deal activity: June 18-25, 2024 Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Leo Capital Management's acquisition of the Embassy Suites Orlando International Drive ICON Park in Florida. Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Leo Capital Managemen... Read More
Consequences of Barcelona’s new STR ban
News / Insights
Consequences of Barcelona’s new STR ban
By Morgan Hines | June 26, 2024
Opinions mixed on how the city’s move will impact local hoteliers with some suggesting supply will be insufficient and wondering how and if the ban will be imposed. ... Read More
Latest news: New Marriott in Detroit; Artemis acquires; Dolce debuts in Turkey
News / Brands
Latest news: New Marriott in Detroit; Artemis acquires; Dolce debuts in Turkey
By Rob Schneider | June 26, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Bullish Blackstone buys Village Hotels from KSL
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Bullish Blackstone buys Village Hotels from KSL
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 26, 2024
PE giant remains bullish about the hotel sector and Village’s CEO expects to expand the U.K. business.... Read More
How higher rates have changed SBA lending
News / Financing
How higher rates have changed SBA lending
By Rob Schneider | June 25, 2024
PMC Commercial Trust’s Laurie Ivy talks about the world of SBA 7(a) loans, borrower hesitation and higher loan-to-value ratios.... Read More
Latest news: Hyatt takes Aces in NOLA; Hoxton to Nordics; budget deal in Japan
News / Brands
Latest news: Hyatt takes Aces in NOLA; Hoxton to Nordics; budget deal in Japan
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 25, 2024
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Dallas still leads US construction pipeline
News / North America
Dallas still leads US construction pipeline
By Rob Schneider | June 24, 2024
The latest data from Lodging Econometrics shows that the red-hot Texas market has 185 projects and over 21,000 rooms in its pipeline.... Read More
Why bankers will force more acquisitions this year
News / Financing
Why bankers will force more acquisitions this year
By Rob Schneider | June 24, 2024
Colliers’ Mark Owens talks about lenders forcing more transactions over the next year, and where banks are redistributing their money in the current capital market.... Read More