Minor Hotels Strengthens Its Growth Strategy in the Balkans and CIS
Minor Hotels appointed Mikhail Kolesnik to lead expansion in the Balkans and CIS while announcing its first Croatian and Slovenian properties opening in 2027.
Press Releases
Driftwood Hospitality Management Assumes Management of InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza
DHM takes over the 371-room luxury property on Country Club Plaza, marking its third Missouri hotel and first Kansas City management contract.
onefinestay Repositions Portfolio Toward High-End Leisure Demand
onefinestay will transfer management of 200+ London and Paris homes to Veeve while focusing on 40 curated luxury properties and leisure destinations.
IHG Hotels & Resorts boosts European growth with portfolio of 11 hotels
The 11 PentaHotels properties across three countries will convert to Holiday Inn, voco and Garner brands by H1 2027, adding 1,808 rooms to IHG's European portfolio.
Wyndham Marks 20th ECHO Suites Opening, Underscoring Rapid Extended Stay Growth
The brand reached 20 hotels with occupancy exceeding 70% on average and targets 300 locations by 2032.
Hotel Equities Announces Three Additions to Its Focused Service Portfolio
Hotel Equities adds three properties across Ontario, Florida, and Texas, expanding its third-party management platform to over 200 hotels.
HVMG Expands Renovation and Development Services Under Elevate
HVMG's Elevate platform has completed $80+ million in renovations and manages seven active hotel projects for third-party owners.
LiveStay Launches as Veriu Group’s New Identity Across Australia’s Living Sector
The rebrand unifies Veriu Hotels Suites, Punthill and UKO under one platform operating 90 sites with 5,950 keys across short, medium and long-term living.
Ivy Hospitality completes renovations at two Indianapolis airport hotels
Ivy Hospitality upgraded 182 total rooms across two adjacent Marriott properties, introducing each brand's latest design prototype to the market.
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.
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.
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.