HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 17 April 2026
The weekly bulletin covers eight major European hotel transactions totaling over €500 million, including Covivio's €217M Milan portfolio and MCR's £123M London boutique collection.
News
Independent Filipino brand 'The Lind Hotels' sets sights on Coron and Siargao as it builds a multi-island portfolio
The Filipino independent brand will open properties in Coron next year and Siargao later, expanding from its MICHELIN-listed Boracay flagship.
Hilton and Olive Hospitality Sign India’s first 10 Spark by Hilton Hotels
The partnership with Olive Hospitality advances Hilton's goal of 150 Spark hotels across India, targeting emerging cities beyond metros.
Ascott Records Strongest-Ever Southeast Asia Signings in 2025, Powering Multi-Typology Growth
Ascott signed 7,300+ units across Southeast Asia in 2025, up 55% from 2024, with 25+ properties opening in the next year including flagship properties in Vietnam, Indonesia and Singapore.
Train of Glamour Joins EHL Alliance as First Chinese Member, Marking New Era for Luxury Rail Travel
Train of Glamour will collaborate with EHL on service standards, talent programs, and culinary experiences for its 80-guest Silk Road Express.
Stonebridge Selected to Manage Kimpton Hotel in Downtown Salt Lake City
Denver-based Stonebridge will operate the 216-room luxury lifestyle property developed by The Domain Companies, opening early 2028.
Now Booking: Hilton’s New Apartment Collection Brand
The partnership with Placemakr launches with properties in Atlanta and Salt Lake City, targeting the growing apartment-style hospitality market.
Chedi Hospitality Partners with Rawasi Development to Explore a Landmark Expression of Mountain Living in Oman
The partnership will explore a mixed-use mountain development at Jabal Bausher, featuring a hotel, private residences, and lifestyle components integrated across distinct elevation tiers.
Saudi Arabia’s next hospitality chapter will be defined by the breadth of its capital
Analysis explores how Saudi hospitality investment is evolving from development-focused momentum to a sophisticated market matching diverse capital types with varied opportunity segments.
By Elie Milky, Chief Development Officer, Middle East, Northeast Africa, Greece & Cyprus, Radisson Hotel Group, The Bench
European serviced apartment investment hits €1.2bn as institutional appetite accelerates
Savills research shows European serviced apartments attracted €1.2bn investment in 2025, driven by regulatory STR restrictions and 5.9% annual demand growth since 2019.
WorldHotels Launches WorldHotels Backdrop™: A New Collection of Outdoor-Inspired Accommodations
WorldHotels targets the $3.79B glamping market with three initial properties in Utah, North Carolina, and Honduras.
OUTRIGGER Unveils Premier Suites & Villas Collection, Redefining Barefoot Luxury Across Iconic Beachfront Destinations
OUTRIGGER launches a global collection of premium suites and villas across Hawaii, Fiji, Thailand, Mauritius and the Maldives with multi-bedroom layouts and club lounge access.
First Hospitality Selected to Manage Downtown Madison’s Historian Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
First Hospitality will operate the 81-key property in Madison's 111-year-old Churchill Building, marking the company's first Wisconsin capital city location.
Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton introduces leadership team shaping the next chapter of Carlton
The hotel is Carlton's first internationally branded property, with leadership emphasizing community integration and local partnerships.
PRIMESTAR Group extends its JUNE brands with the introduction of June Lux entering the luxury segment
PRIMESTAR Group's June Lux will combine luxury design with digital services including WhatsApp check-in and AI concierge for urban travelers.
WorldHotels™ Brings Norwegian Heritage to the Global Stage Through De Historiske Partnership
WorldHotels adds 25 Norwegian heritage properties through partnership with De Historiske, expanding its Scandinavian portfolio to 37 hotels.
Choice Hotels International Brand Sleep Inn Debuts New Design with Openings in Tennessee, Nevada, and Pennsylvania
Sleep Inn opens four new-construction hotels featuring its Scenic Dreams prototype, showing RevPAR premiums of +1.71 and improved guest satisfaction scores.
Why Skipping Concept Development Costs More Than You Think
The article explains how rushing into design and construction without proper concept development leads to underperforming assets requiring expensive corrections post-opening.
By Laura Dutrieux, Junior Partner, RLA Global
Miramis Expands Its International Portfolio Across Italy and Sweden
The hospitality brand will open properties across Italy and Sweden by 2027, including agricultural estate La Capitana in Tuscany and historic Hasselbacken in Stockholm.
Influence Society Partners with Laurent Taïeb’s Villa Colette for the Launch of a New Luxury Hotel in Cap Ferret
Villa Colette, a 28-room luxury hotel designed by Philippe Starck, partners with Influence Society for website development and paid advertising strategy.