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London and Regional (L+R)
Press Release
February 3

London and Regional Announces Strategic Transformation and a Vertically Integrated Operating Platform Amid Global Growth

London and Regional transforms into L+R with new unified platform and launches Iconic Hotels & Resorts operating company with veteran Shan Kanagasingham as COO.

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London and Regional (L+R) and Iconic Luxury Hotels Limited
London, United Kingdom
Experimental* Announces the Acquisition of Quinta Da Comporta
Press Release
January 29

Experimental* Announces the Acquisition of Quinta Da Comporta

The acquisition follows Experimental's recent purchase of Hotel Infante Sagres in Porto, strengthening the group's Portuguese expansion strategy.

Experimental Group
Experimental
Portugal
Logo 'HVS International'
Press Release
January 27

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.

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HVS
United Kingdom
1912 Hotels Takes Over Operations of Hotel Raphael in Vienna
Press Release
January 23

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.

1912 Hotels GmbH
1912 Hotels GmbH
Vienna, Austria
Meli
Press Release
January 22

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.

Meli
Melia
Spain
Meli
Press Release
January 20

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.

Meli
Melia
Malta
Dubai Holding expands European hospitality portfolio with acquisition in Mallorca
Press Release
January 20

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.

Dubai Holding
Dubai Holding and Jumeirah
Spain
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Lighthouse
Valor Hospitality doubles UK portfolio in five years as 2026 brings new hotels
Press Release
January 19

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.

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Valor Hospitality
United Kingdom
Domes announces two new hotel openings to re-launch its newly elevated, ultra all-inclusive sub-brand Aul?s
Press Release
January 19

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.

Domes
Domes
Greece
Mitsis Unveils Canvas by Mitsis, a New Hospitality Brand Celebrating Simple, Warm, Authentic Greek Hospitality
Press Release
January 16

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.

Mitsis Hotels
MITSIS
Greece
Tourism Investment in Bulgaria: new UN Tourism Guidelines Highlight Opportunities in the Sector
Press Release
January 14

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.

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UN Tourism
Bulgaria
a&o Hostels expands into Manchester with hotels acquisition
Press Release
January 8

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.

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a&o Hostels
Manchester, United Kingdom
RBH Hospitality Strengthens Relationship with Accor through New Ibis Signing
Press Release
January 5

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.

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RBH
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Trinity Investments Expands European Platform With Acquisition of The Hoxton, Poblenou in Barcelona
Press Release
December 19, 2025

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.

Trinity Investments
Trinity Investments, LLC
Barcelona, Spain
UN Tourism Presents
Press Release
December 11, 2025

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.

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UN Tourism
Lithuania
a&o Hostels acquires Schulz Hotels as part of EUR 500 million growth strategy
Press Release
December 9, 2025

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.

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a&o Hostels
Berlin, Germany
San Montano Resort & Spa in Ischia Joins Relais & Ch
Press Release
December 5, 2025

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.

Relais Chateaux
Relais & Châteaux
Italy
From private investment to big capital: the professionalisation of the Dutch holiday park market
Press Release
December 4, 2025

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.

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CBRE Hotels
The Netherlands
BodyHoliday Announces a New Global Leadership Team to Usher in a New Era of International Expansion
Press Release
December 4, 2025

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.

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Sunswept Resorts
Portugal
Leonardo Hotels acquires four further hotels in Germany
Press Release
December 1, 2025

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.

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Leonardo Hotels
Germany
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