Investor confidence surges in Iberia
Chris Bown 27 Nov 2025
In autumn 2025, an investor sentiment survey by agency Savills pointed to strong and growing demand for hotel assets in Spain and Portugal
In autumn 2025, an investor sentiment survey by agency Savills pointed to strong and growing demand for hotel assets in Spain and Portugal
Carlisle’s Victoria Viaduct will soon be home to a new Premier Inn, offering a sustainable, well-located hotel
Ashford Hospitality Trust secures deals to sell Le Pavillon and two Embassy Suites for $69.5 million
KSL Capital Partners has secured $553 million in financing to refinance a 23-property, 3,028-room hotel portfolio across 13 U.S. states
Mandarin Oriental announces a new luxury hotel in Jeddah, featuring 140 rooms, branded residences, and exclusive amenities, opening in 2030
Mediterranean operator Zeus Hotels has refreshed its lineup of own brands, as it plans further expansion
After a soft start to 2025, the UK hotel market has improved in the second half, and PwC expects a better 2026
Indian Hotels Company acquires 51% stake in Atmantan, a luxury wellness center near Pune, expanding its footprint in holistic wellness tourism
Hilton’s Signia brand has lined up a series of new signings that will double the brand’s global presence within three years
Belfast’s Ten Square Hotel joins the DoubleTree by Hilton brand after a refresh of guest rooms and public spaces
Independent Italian luxury group R Collection is to upgrade and relaunch two hotels alongside Lake Como
Despite softer revenue, Minor Hotels reports a 7% rise in Q3 profit, supported by cost discipline and growth in the Maldives and Europe
As hotel markets soften in the US, Marriott’s international hotels delivered a resilient performance in the third quarter
The Buxton Crescent spa hotel becomes Champneys’ seventh UK property following a new partnership with Cheyne Capital
Marriott strengthens its 25-year leadership in branded residences with record growth and key developments across EMEA
A strategic move sees South Korea’s Sono International acquiring Cross Hotels & Resorts, giving it immediate presence in key Asian markets
Spanish hotel group Melia is adding Bahrain to its growing international portfolio, and adding to its Argentine presence
Marriott International is bringing the City Express by Marriott brand to Japan with two new Osaka hotels opening in 2026
Adagio partners with Sergic to manage nine French aparthotels, adding 1,152 apartments and boosting its portfolio by 8%
Aleph Hospitality has seen a flurry of new agreements signed in autumn 2025, as it expands its portfolio across the Middle East and Africa
While key regional hotel markets have temporarily softened, Wyndham is pushing ahead with growth
Crescent Hotels & Resorts takes over management of The Westin Great Southern Columbus, adding to its growing list of premier properties
Hyatt is leveraging an existing partnership in China to launch its Hyatt Studios brand in the country
Hotel owner Pandox reported a positive third quarter for 2025, as it looks forward to absorbing hotels from Dalata into its portfolio
With a growing awareness of the impact of healthy living, true wellness resorts such as those pioneered by Lanserhof are gaining increasing backing
Accor’s Handwritten Collection looks to be building momentum in Europe, with a string of new hotels joining the brand
From its base in Asia Pacific, The Ascott is looking to grow the presence of its brands in Europe
Grand Metropolitan Hotels acquires Signature Hotels, a boutique London hotel group, marking a major expansion into the UK and India’s hospitality sectors
With over 210 new properties in 2025, Radisson Hotel Group accelerates expansion across EMEA and APAC
Sotherly Hotels to be acquired by a joint venture led by Kemmons Wilson Hospitality Partners and Ascendant Capital Partners for $2.25 per share
A multi-site lease deal with Gorgeous Smiling Hotels will see Whitbread add eight Premier Inn hotels in Germany
A modest rebranding sees Swire Hotels launch Upper House, as it plans much greater international growth
A pair signings mean Ennismore, backed by investor Cain, is now planning a growing pipeline of openings for its Delano luxury brand
Hilton reported robust third quarter 2025 results, with $421 million net income and a record global development pipeline of over 515,000 rooms, despite modest RevPAR declines
A growing confidence in the European hotel market has seen transaction levels rise through the first half of 2025
Pendry Residences Nashville offers 30 stories of luxury homes with hotel-level amenities in the Paseo South Gulch district
As it celebrates its 75th year of providing all-inclusive holidays for active travellers, Club Med is pressing ahead with expansion
JP Hospitality is reviving a former airline brand, Pan Am, to launch a new breed of airport hotels
Hilton signs agreement for a 2027 resort opening on Croatia’s Lopud Island, expanding its footprint with a luxury beachfront property near Dubrovnik
Wyndham has launched Dazzler Select as a new brand targeting hotels in the economy lifestyle segment of the market
Hilton has launched a further collection brand, aiming to draw together a mix of smaller independent hotels, off the beaten track
The Leela reports 17% EBITDA growth in Q2 FY26 and enters Dubai market with first international venture on Palm Jumeirah
Choice Hotels brings its MainStay Suites brand to Australia, marking its first expansion outside North America with seven new hotels
IHG achieves a sustainability milestone as its Singapore hotel joins the Low Carbon Pioneers network
Universal Enterprises boosts international growth with VERSA Hospitality and launches NIVA, an experience-driven lifestyle brand
Choice Hotels is almost doubling its presence in France, agreeing a deal to add 50 properties to its Quality Suites brand
The UK hotel market remains resilient in the face of rising supply, and cost pressures, with investor interest undimmed
Resident Hotels has had a transformational year, growing its own Resident brand while adding hotels under the Four Points Flex by Sheraton brand too
IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with ALVA Capital to bring Candlewood Suites to Reykjavik, bringing up to 500 rooms across Iceland over the next few years
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts adds 25 new hotels in collaboration with Gorgeous Smiling Hotels across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
