HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 23 January 2026
The weekly bulletin covers 12 major hotel transactions across Europe totaling hundreds of millions in deals, including W London's sale and Grand Hotel Vienna's €100M acquisition.
News
1912 Hotels Takes Over Operations of Hotel Raphael in Vienna
1912 Hotels will review positioning and potential repositioning of the 78-room property located opposite Vienna's Raimund Theater.
Meliá Hotels International Celebrates Its 70th Anniversary at FITUR, Ushering in a New Phase of Solid and Sustained Growth
Meliá signed 51 new hotels representing 9,200 rooms in 2025, with 78% of pipeline properties in premium and luxury segments across 44 countries.
Meliá Hotels International Announces Nine New Openings across Malta and Gozo
The expansion includes properties across four Meliá brands through a partnership with Agius Group, targeting luxury travel growth in the Mediterranean destination.
Dubai Holding expands European hospitality portfolio with acquisition in Mallorca
The acquisition expands Dubai Holding's ownership portfolio to 34 hotels and strengthens Jumeirah's European presence alongside properties in London, Capri, and Geneva.
Valor Hospitality doubles UK portfolio in five years as 2026 brings new hotels
Valor acquired four hotels from Tower Hotel Management, adding 700 rooms to reach 7,000 bedrooms across the UK in its 100+ property global portfolio.
Domes announces two new hotel openings to re-launch its newly elevated, ultra all-inclusive sub-brand Aulūs
Two properties in Crete and Rhodes will launch April 2026 as part of Domes' relaunched Aulūs ultra all-inclusive brand targeting millennials and families.
Mitsis Unveils Canvas by Mitsis, a New Hospitality Brand Celebrating Simple, Warm, Authentic Greek Hospitality
Mitsis today announced the launch of Canvas by Mitsis, a new hospitality brand inspired by the essence of simple, warm, and authentic Greek hospitality. Conceived as a “canvas where creation begins,” the brand invites guests to celebrate what matters most through meaningful, everyday moments.
Tourism Investment in Bulgaria: New UN Tourism Guidelines Highlight Opportunities in the Sector
UN Tourism's new investment guidelines showcase Bulgaria's record 13.3 million visitors in 2024 and major brand commitments from Hyatt, Marriott, and Hilton.
a&o Hostels expands into Manchester with hotels acquisition
The European hostel chain acquired former Accor properties for freehold ownership, converting them into 1,218 beds across 303 rooms by Q1 2027.
RBH Hospitality Strengthens Relationship with Accor through New ibis Signing
The 99-room property marks RBH's sixth Ibis hotel and fourth Edinburgh location, expanding their Accor relationship and new partnership with Legal & General.
Trinity Investments Expands European Platform With Acquisition of The Hoxton, Poblenou in Barcelona
Trinity's third European acquisition since 2023 adds to a portfolio including The Standard London and Park Hyatt Zurich as the firm builds scale across luxury and lifestyle segments.
UN Tourism Presents “Tourism Doing Business: Investing in Lithuania” During High-Level Visit to Madrid
UN Tourism launched investment guidelines highlighting 14 projects worth €692.2 million across Lithuania's wellness, MICE, and sustainable accommodation sectors.
a&o Hostels acquires Schulz Hotels as part of EUR 500 million growth strategy
The deal adds Schulz's 1,000-bed Berlin property and experienced founders to a&o's EUR 500 million expansion plan across European cities.
San Montano Resort & Spa in Ischia Joins Relais & Châteaux
The thermal spa resort becomes Relais & Châteaux's first property on Ischia after recent renovations including a new Lighthouse Suite.
From private investment to big capital: the professionalisation of the Dutch holiday park market
Dutch holiday park demand has grown 40% since 2012 while supply increased only 26%, creating investment opportunities for private equity amid traditional financing model challenges.
BodyHoliday Announces a New Global Leadership Team to Usher in a New Era of International Expansion
The Caribbean wellness resort brand will open its first European property in Portugal's Algarve in 2029, featuring 175 rooms and a 40,000-square-foot spa facility.
Leonardo Hotels acquires four further hotels in Germany
The acquisition adds 638 rooms across four IntercityHotels, bringing Leonardo's German portfolio to 73 properties after renovations complete in Q2 2026.
Hyatt Announces Plans to Triple Number of Hyatt Properties in Portugal by 2027
The expansion includes debuts for Andaz and The Standard lifestyle brands in Lisbon, plus new Hyatt Regency properties in Vilamoura and Cape Verde.
Why capsule hotels are taking global cities by storm
The 1,000-room Zedwell in London's Piccadilly Circus represents the world's largest capsule hotel, with rates starting at £30 per night in windowless pods.