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.
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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.
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.
Marriott International Fuels Growth Plans in Greece with the Announcement of Nine Deal Signings
Nine signings add nearly 1,000 rooms to Marriott's Greece portfolio, marking the debut of Residence Inn and Le Méridien brands in the country.
Kempinski Group announces the acquisition of Augustine Hotel Prague
The 101-room Augustine Hotel Prague, housed in an 800-year-old monastery, marks Kempinski's first acquisition in over 50 years.
Domes Resorts expands its presence in Portugal through a partnership with HIP, with the addition of Cascade Wellness Resort in the Algarve
Domes takes management of the 164-room five-star property in Lagos, marking its third property outside Greece in partnership with Blackstone-backed HIP.
Hyatt Advances Growth Strategy in EAME with Hyatt Select Debut
Hyatt's first European Hyatt Select will open in Berlin in 2028, part of a strategy to double Essentials portfolio rooms in EAME by 2030.
Whitbread Grows in Limerick
The 156-room hotel will anchor Opera Square's urban regeneration project and help Whitbread reach its goal of 5,000 Premier Inn rooms across Ireland.
Hilton Strengthens UK Lifestyle Portfolio with Two New Tapestry Collection by Hilton Hotels
Two hotels in Plymouth and Cork will open in 2027, marking Hilton's entry into both maritime cities with 223 combined rooms.
HAMA Europe announces Brookfield Asset Management as the winner of the 10th Annual Asset Management Achievement Award
Brookfield transformed the 414-key Barcelona property with a €28 million renovation and Moxy rebrand, significantly increasing asset value over four years.
Leonardo Hotels – début in Portugal and strategic expansion in Italy and Poland
Leonardo Hotels Central Europe plans to enter Portugal in October 2026 with a 132-room historic property in Lisbon while expanding in Italy and Poland.
Bob W Enters Northern Ireland with New-Build Belfast Property
The 84-unit property on Dublin Road marks Bob W's first Irish location and will feature smart room technology, rooftop garden and digital front desk services.
IHG Hotels & Resorts accelerates European growth expanding its portfolio by over a quarter in three years
IHG added 32,800 rooms across Europe in three years, with conversions accounting for 84% of 2025 openings and Germany representing over 20% of the portfolio.
Resident Hotels rebrands as The Sirius Hotel Group, a Specialist Hotel Management platform with a focus on growth
The rebrand follows successful Four Points conversions and Edinburgh opening, with plans to grow from 11 to 31 hotels over 6-10 years.
Chapter Chianti Opens in the Heart of Tuscany
The 82-room property in a restored 16th-century village features contemporary South African design, Michelin-starred dining, and communal wellness spaces opening June 2026.
Les Bateaux Belmond Unveils Marguerite, a Belmond Boat, Burgundy
The 8-guest floating villa will join Belmond's French riverboat fleet in summer 2026, featuring Michelin-starred dining and bespoke Burgundy wine experiences.
New Harcourt Collection Book Celebrates 40 Years of Harcourt Hotels and One Man’s Passion for Hospitality
Irish hotel group publishes coffee table book showcasing its five diverse properties across Ireland, England and Antigua under new unified brand.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 6 March 2026
PPHE reacquires Park Plaza London Waterloo for £147.9m while Nordeste Properties buys Meliá Bilbao for €63m in major European deals.
LyvInn to build on Frankfurt success
The brand achieved a 135 RGI in Frankfurt, outperforming competitors by 35%, and targets 14 hotels by 2029 across key European cities.