The report shows 1,717 projects totaling 252,600 rooms across Europe, with early planning stage hitting record highs and luxury segment reaching historic project counts.
Weekly roundup covers seven major European hotel transactions totaling over €100 million, including Deka's €92M Andaz Vienna acquisition.
Kerten signed 1,000 new keys in January 2026 after reporting 55% revenue growth and 69% GOP increase in 2025, with six openings planned for early 2026.
China's Q4 2025 pipeline totals 3,608 projects with brand conversions hitting record highs, while upscale and upper midscale segments drive 64% of development activity.
The Asia-Pacific operator expanded into 10+ new cities including Wellington and Taipei, with 30% of signings from existing partners and strong franchise momentum in East Asia.
Three major hotel transactions across Singapore, South Korea, and Japan total over USD200 million, with notable per-key valuations ranging from JPY75M to SGD402K.
Zedwell converts underused London buildings into windowless "cocoon" rooms focused on rest, with new capsule format offering £30 stays to capture spontaneous demand.
Columbia Hospitality takes over management of the 120-room luxury property starting February 1, with Hotel 1000 joining Unbound Collection by Hyatt.
JLL reports luxury hotels drove performance with 3% RevPAR growth while midscale properties declined, with World Cup host cities expected to see mid-double digit RevPAR gains in 2026.
The new prototype reduces development costs per room by 13% while increasing capacity to 120 suites, with 40 properties in the pipeline.
The partnership with Rajdarbar Group targets high-growth north Indian markets including Jaipur, Agra, and pilgrimage destinations.
Marriott International, Inc. announces a landmark signed agreement with Masterise Group to open four hotels, with one branded residence, in Vietnam, adding close to 1,900 keys to the group's nationwide portfolio and introducing Marriott’s industry-leading luxury, premium, and select hotel brands to cities across Vietnam’s key urban, economic and leisure destinations.
The expansion launches with three Kenyan properties under Clarion and Ascend brands, part of Choice's broader EMEA growth delivering 17% unit growth in 2025.
L+R rebrands its hotel platform as Iconic Hotels & Resorts, appointing Shan Kanagasingham as COO to oversee a portfolio spanning 5 countries with £200m in planned renovations.
The Q4 2025 data shows Mexico, Brazil, and Dominican Republic driving regional growth, with midscale segment posting 25% room growth year-over-year.
The outdoor hospitality brand will manage and rebrand The VRGE hotel starting February 2026, marking its 10th property and first international location.
The iconic 1933 Art Deco beachfront property will transition to a Hyatt soft brand while maintaining its independent character.
Paris Society brings two acclaimed restaurant concepts to the U.S. for the first time as part of Delano Miami Beach's March 2026 reopening.
Five new properties span Hilton's flagship, DoubleTree, Tapestry Collection, and Garden Inn brands, opening between 2026-2028 across Istanbul, Antalya, and Kocaeli.
IHG's luxury lifestyle brand now operates across major Chinese cities, focusing on converting existing properties while preserving their character.