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.
Latest news: Marriott adds 3 luxury properties; Whitbread expands in Ireland; Aman adding Janu to UAE
News / Brands
Latest news: Marriott adds 3 luxury properties; Whitbread expands in Ireland; Aman adding Janu to UAE
By Rob Schneider | June 3, 2024
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STR, Tourism Economics downgrade hotel forecast
News
STR, Tourism Economics downgrade hotel forecast
By Rob Schneider | June 3, 2024
Earlier, more robust projections for ADR and RevPAR have been adjusted to reflect a “bifurcation” in hotel performance as demand lowers for lower-priced hotels.... Read More
Exclusive: Smith Hill, Bain Capital close $111M in financing for 4 hotels
News / Financing
Exclusive: Smith Hill, Bain Capital close $111M in financing for 4 hotels
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | June 3, 2024
 The JV is financing a first mortgage for a 954-key portfolio of Marriott and Hilton properties in Arizona, California, Georgia and New Jersey.... Read More
Breaking: sbe announces first two HQ properties
News / Brands
Breaking: sbe announces first two HQ properties
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 3, 2024
Detroit and Montreux conversions will launch the ‘smart lifestyle’ brand as 15 team members added to spearhead growth.... Read More
Latest news: Chatham buys in Phoenix; Crescent grows in Vegas; Leonardo grows in UK
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Chatham buys in Phoenix; Crescent grows in Vegas; Leonardo grows in UK
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 31, 2024
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Cross-border investment surging: JLL
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Cross-border investment surging: JLL
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 31, 2024
Cross-border investment surging: JLL false Look for family offices from across Asia, private equity groups from the U.S., and Sovereign Wealth Funds from the Middle East to be increasingly acquisitive. Brought to you by 52813 0 74 News Global cr... Read More
People on the Move: Rob Smith new CEO at Stonebridge
News / Management
People on the Move: Rob Smith new CEO at Stonebridge
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 31, 2024
News about former Aimbridge division president joining Stonebridge Companies in July and other executive moves this week. ... Read More
José Andrés names Bakhshandehpour Global CEO
News / Brands
José Andrés names Bakhshandehpour Global CEO
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 30, 2024
RockCreek makes significant investment to grow hospitality and media company. ... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Host, Hyatt, TMGOC, Berkadia
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Host, Hyatt, TMGOC, Berkadia
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | May 30, 2024
Among the more noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Host Hotels James Risoleo talking about how they plan to rebrand the Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu to a Ritz-Carlton.... Read More
Latest news: Azora adds in Portugal; Coury adding 7; easyHotel funding
News / Owners
Latest news: Azora adds in Portugal; Coury adding 7; easyHotel funding
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 30, 2024
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Why Sonesta embraces asset heavy
News / Franchising
Why Sonesta embraces asset heavy
By Rob Schneider | May 30, 2024
The eighth-largest hotel company in the U.S. is welcoming ownership as a strength and consolidating brands as it continues to grow.... Read More
Deal activity: May 21-27, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: May 21-27, 2024
By Shawn Turner | May 29, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Grupotel Hotels & Resorts acquisition of the Hotel Mayorazgo in Madrid. ... Read More
Latest news: Waramaug partners in Austin; Sonesta adds Mexico; extended-stay bounces back
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Waramaug partners in Austin; Sonesta adds Mexico; extended-stay bounces back
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 29, 2024
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CEO spotlight: Ariane Gorin of Expedia Group
News / Insights
CEO spotlight: Ariane Gorin of Expedia Group
By Mitra Sorrells | May 28, 2024
New Expedia CEO shares her thoughts on AI, social commerce, the B2B business, Vrbo and OneKey, as well as opinions on Airbnb and the TikTok ban. ... Read More
Latest news: BWH to manage in KSA; Blue Suede buys from HHM; Azul adds in San Diego
News / Owners
Latest news: BWH to manage in KSA; Blue Suede buys from HHM; Azul adds in San Diego
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 28, 2024
Breaking news about development, M&A, management, data and more.... Read More