HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 08 May 2026
The weekly bulletin covers €337M+ in European hotel transactions, including Calena Partners' €200M acquisition of three Spanish coastal hotels.
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Where Opportunity Meets Capital: Unlocking Saudi Arabia’s Next Phase of Hospitality Growth
Analysis ahead of the 2026 Future Hospitality Summit explores how Saudi Arabia's young demographics and Vision 2030 are reshaping investment strategies toward franchise models and midscale properties.
By Wytze van den Berg, Vice President, International Operations, BWH Hotels EMEA, The Bench
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 8 May 2026
Asian hospitality investment round-up covers major serviced apartment acquisitions in Seoul and Malaysia, Singapore's tourism infrastructure expansion, and Vietnam's eco-resort development.
Record Projects: APEC Hotel Pipeline Climbs to 2,387 Projects at Q1 2026 Close
The pipeline reached 2,387 projects and 442,973 rooms, with India leading at 940 projects and Bangkok topping city-level development with 68 projects.
Auberge Collection Announces Auberge Safari
The luxury hotel group expands into Africa by acquiring nine high-end safari properties across Tanzania through partnerships with Legendary Expeditions and Chem Chem Safari.
Club Quarters Expands Third-Party Management Portfolio with Addition of Sherry Frontenac Hotel in Miami Beach
Club Quarters will manage the 269-room oceanfront property through its centralized Shared Services platform while preserving the hotel's branding and character.
Kerten Hospitality Expands Kuwait Footprint with Ray Hotel by Cloud 7 in Mangaf
Kerten Hospitality takes over operations of the contemporary lifestyle property in Mangaf, marking its second Kuwait hotel after Al Khiran.
MMI Hotel Group Selected to Manage New Holiday Inn on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Mississippi-based MMI Hotel Group will manage the 113-room property opening in 2027, marking their return to the Holiday Inn brand after 70 years.
Projects in the Under Construction Project Stage Dominate China’s Hotel Construction Pipeline
China's pipeline reached 3,602 projects with 71% under construction, while upper midscale and upscale segments account for 65% of total projects.
Nobu Hospitality to Launch Hotel, Restaurant and Residences Across 185 Acres in Rutland, England
The 185-acre project in Rutland marks Nobu's first countryside retreat concept, combining hotel, restaurant, residences, and spa facilities.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 01 May 2026
Four major European hotel transactions totaling over 480 rooms across Denmark, Germany, Italy and Poland completed in early May 2026.
Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia announces packed programme for 2026 edition
The summit returns to Riyadh with 1,100+ expected attendees and focus on $1.6 billion in business opportunities generated in 2025.
Hyatt Announces Master Franchise Agreement with Dossen Group to Debut Hyatt Select Brand in the Chinese Mainland
Hyatt partners with Dossen Group to exclusively develop Hyatt Select hotels across Chinese Mainland, targeting upper-midscale market.
Deicorp's Falcon & Alexander project brings a vibrant new Courtyard by Marriott to Sydney in partnership with Trilogy Hotels
The 100-room hotel will anchor a $640 million mixed-use development in Crows Nest, opening in late 2027 as part of a 212-apartment complex.
Dreamscape Hospitality Assumes Management of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Galveston Beach
Dreamscape took over management of the 97-room Gulf Coast property on April 30, expanding its Texas portfolio in leisure-driven markets.
From Niche Luxury to Financing Tool: Branded Residential Matures
HVS analysis shows branded residential has evolved from luxury niche to financing tool, with rising construction costs making residential components essential for hotel project viability.
By Alexandra Dumoulin, Director, London, HVS
Three Solutions to Turn Detroit’s Downtown Vacancy into Its Hospitality Future
Detroit faces a 3,000-room hotel shortage while 12% of downtown office space sits vacant, creating opportunities for strategic office-to-hotel conversions.
By Trent Schmitz, Architect AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Gensler
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 1 May 2026
Newsletter covers major Asian hospitality transactions including Shinsegae's KRW150 billion Seoul hotel bid and Sun Group's VND3.9 trillion Vietnamese airport project.
The World’s Largest Sailing Yacht Ushers in a New Era for Orient Express
The 54-suite vessel launches in Saint-Nazaire with maiden voyage from Marseille in June, competing against Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons yacht collections.
Montreal at the Forefront of Boutique Brands with Corner Collection
CEO Dimitri Antonopoulos discusses how the family-owned group built independent luxury properties in Old Montreal over 50+ years.
By Adam Mogelonsky and Larry Mogelonsky