Category: Investments

Investment deal volume in the UK hotel market was up markedly in the first half of 2026, despite a lack of portfolio deals

The expansive Porto Montenegro project has received further financial backing to support its development, from the International Finance Corporation

Tikehau Capital and Quest Capital have secured funding for a new Iberian hotel investment platform, Selecto

Acquisitive aparthotel brand Numa has added a significant presence in Portugal, acquiring Lisbon Serviced Apartments

Active hotel investors Eurazeo and Extendam have agreed a deal to swap ownership of three Spanish hotels

Israeli-listed hotel group Fattal has expanded across Europe in recent years, and has now made its first US hotel acquisition

A historic citadel is being transformed to create the first French hotel joining Accor’s Emblems Collection

Ibiza hotel operator Concept Hotel Group has acquired another of the properties it already operates, the Mongibello hotel

Two business partners, one an investor and the other an operator, are teaming up to grow a portfolio of hotels in Poland

Mondrian is the latest brand to add a resort in Cancun, Mexico, in a project combining a major hotel and branded residences

Minor Hotels will invest directly alongside Japanese partners, to bring its Avani hotel brand to Kyoto

Plans to turn a three star hotel in Crans-Montana into a five star destination, reflect the way luxury hotel brands are expanding into winter sports regions

Owner Mohari Hospitality has refinanced its interests in the Four Seasons hotel in Madrid, Spain

One of London’s major hotel assets is undergoing a substantial refresh, and will be managed by Vertiq when it reopens

An acquisitive Australian tourism group has bought the iconic Crocodile Hotel

A fixture in the region since the 1930s, this seaside hotel is undergoing a significant upgrade

A new owner has acquired the Great Northern Hotel in London’s Kings Cross, while the property will continue to trade as before

European property investor Covivio is continuing to build its hotel management platform, WiZiU

Investment volumes grew by 50% from 2024 to 2025, as investors were attracted by the resilience of German hotels

Westgrove has invested in Samara Lombok, a large-scale resort project on Lombok’s south coast, which will open in 2028 as part of a Destination by Hyatt partnership

Braemar Hotels & Resorts has agreed to sell one of its luxury ski resort properties as part of its ongoing strategic review of its portfolio

European serviced apartments are a niche segment that continues to perform strongly, attracting more attention from institutional investors

Investor Covivio has confirmed its commitment to the hotel sector, adding four hotels in Milan to its investment portfolio

Odyssey Hotel Group is executing on its plan for substantial growth in Europe, signing two co-located Marriott branded hotels in Berlin

A new deal will see Essendi, the owner of so many Accor hotels, finally split completely from the Accor operating business

Europe’s hotel investment market enjoyed a resilient 2025, with strong trading volume, but broader geopolitical issues may hit confidence in 2026

A newly launched investment vehicle has started strong, buying a central London Marriott hotel, and a five star hotel development project

A new report finds Honolulu’s hotel industry generates $12 billion in economic activity, driven by hotel operations and billions in visitor spending each year

Minor Hotels has revealed plans to split out some of its owned hotels into a Reit, in a bid to enhance its corporate structure

Hyatt has sold hotel assets in Vienna and Tenerife, as it keeps to a promise to dispose of assets, while retaining hotel management contracts

A US Reit is reducing its hotel holdings, as it looks to reduce its levels of corporate debt

Europe’s hotel investment market is set fair, according to the latest market sentiment poll undertaken by Savills

Indian Hotels has added more breadth to its business, acquiring a majority stake in boutique hotel operation Brij

A new investment fund, targeting UK midsize hotels, has bought its first assets, in Liverpool and Newcastle

UK investor Criterion Capital has secured a significant London asset, as it looks to build a major British hotel portfolio

A reorganisation will see Lemon Tree Hotels and its affiliate Fleur Hotels split ownership and operations, preparing for further growth

A second UK purchase has seen hostel group a&o rapidly expand its presence in the British market

The Indian economy is helping to drive strong local hotel demand, and brands are responding

Thailand’s hotel sector is maturing, with it bringing a proactive approach to repositioning hotels, to match changing consumer needs

Tanzania is enjoying the fruits of investment in tourism promotion, as international arrivals boom

UK hotel investment volumes in 2025 were above the long term average, but fell from the bumper figures recorded in 2024

Hyatt has completed the disposal of a portfolio of property assets following its acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts

New investors, led by Partners Group, have acquired the Hoxton Poblenou in Barcelona

It’s all change at PPHE, where the hotel group is completing a round of refinancings, as it scopes out its future corporate options

In recent months, a&o Hostels has acquired two major hotels, in London and Berlin, as it seeks new growth opportunities

Backing from private equity group KKR will ensure easyHotel has the financial firepower to grow

In its European commercial property outlook, Cushman & Wakefield expects a stronger performance in 2026 from hotels

Singaporean hotel group City Developments Limited has acquired a major London hotel