KKR backs easyHotel expansion
Chris Bown
22 Dec 2025
Backing from private equity group KKR will ensure easyHotel has the financial firepower to grow
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
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