Lemon Tree and Fleur Agree Strategic Partnership
Chris Bown
02 Feb 2026
A reorganisation will see Lemon Tree Hotels and its affiliate Fleur Hotels split ownership and operations, preparing for further growth
A reorganisation will see Lemon Tree Hotels and its affiliate Fleur Hotels split ownership and operations, preparing for further growth
Melia has consolidated its strong presence in the Malaga province of Spain, signing Holiday World hotels to its Affiliated by Melia brand
Marriott closed 2025 with strong global growth, expanding its hotel portfolio across regions, segments, and brands
A second UK purchase has seen hostel group a&o rapidly expand its presence in the British market
Royalton Hotels & Resorts outlines its vision for a more flexible, experience-driven all-inclusive model at FITUR 2026
Marking 65 years, Four Seasons expands with 2026 openings in Cartagena, Venice, Gstaad, Hanoi, and more
A new Minor Reserve Collection resort by Minor Hotels is planned for Brazil’s emerging eco-tourism region
The Indian economy is helping to drive strong local hotel demand, and brands are responding
Serviced apartment group Staycity is making progress with its second brand, Wilde
Conservatorium Hotel is now Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam, offering enhanced design, culinary experiences, and Europe’s first Mandarin Oriental property in the Netherlands
Building on record signings, Minor Hotels outlines its 2026 growth plans across priority regions and brands
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
IHG’s 2026 Greater China pipeline showcases 13 brands and more than 1,400 open and pipeline hotels
UK hotel investment volumes in 2025 were above the long term average, but fell from the bumper figures recorded in 2024
Radisson Individuals opens two HARBR. lifestyle hotels in Konstanz and Heilbronn, expanding its presence across southern Germany
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
Spanish hotel group Riu has achieved a key environmental certification for all of its operational hotels
IHG has signed its first African hotel to its Vignette Collection, adding the Fairview Hotel in Nairobi
Dusit closes 2025 with record hotel signings and positions its global pipeline for major openings in 2026
Marriott is reshaping its regional leadership team as long-time executives retire and new presidents step into expanded roles
From its Mexican roots, Marriott’s City Express brand is expanding fast into the USA and Canada
With a new signing in Italy, Spanish group Melia continues to grow its Affiliated by Melia collection brand
Hilton expands Signia by Hilton through hotel conversions, selective new builds, and international growth plans through 2028
Hyatt expands in Vietnam as Wink Hotels join the Unscripted by Hyatt brand, adding seven properties across key cities
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
Hilton is the latest hotel brand group to expand its accommodation offering onto the sea, with a cruise line offering
The Cape Town EDITION, Marriott’s first in Africa, opens in 2026 at the V&A Waterfront with 142 rooms
Hyatt has appointed a new leader to drive development of its Essentials brand group, around the world
Backing from private equity group KKR will ensure easyHotel has the financial firepower to grow
Already an established name in Italian luxury hotels, Starhotels is expanding into nearby Switzerland
Grupo Posadas enters 2026 with a string of resort openings planned
In its European commercial property outlook, Cushman & Wakefield expects a stronger performance in 2026 from hotels
Holiday Inn celebrates its 50th anniversary in Greater China while introducing its next-generation brand and refreshed guest experience
Singaporean hotel group City Developments Limited has acquired a major London hotel
German family owned hotel group Amano is expanding its portfolio with a series of clusters in key city markets, both within Germany and internationally
Accor announces the first Mövenpick in the UK, set to open in 2027 at the Old Thorns Estate in Hampshire
Whitbread is growing its Premier Inn and Hub brands with a plethora of conversions of office buildings
Aareal Bank provides €250m refinancing for InterGlobe’s nine-hotel Miiro portfolio across seven European countries
Marriott expands its global luxury portfolio while redefining what today’s travelers value most
The Lux Collective announces seven new signings for 2025 and expands its global pipeline across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa
Dusit expands in the Philippines with ASAI Camaya Coast, a sustainable, design-led resort opening in Bataan’s scenic coastline in 2029
St. Regis launches a new era of luxury retreats with St. Regis Estates—historic, immersive escapes rooted in heritage and nature
Hyatt outlines its 2026 luxury pipeline, including Miraval’s first international resort and multiple new Park Hyatt properties
Following a new partnership with Marriott, the company behind CitizenM hotels has announced a renaming
The Arora Group secures 102 Petty France and prepares big plans to reshape this landmark London site
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