IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, continues to grow Garner hotels in its UK&I market. IHG’s newest midscale conversion brand has seen rapid growth since its global launch in 2023, particularly in the company’s largest market in Europe – where appetite for hotels in the essentials segment continues to gain traction.
Accor is proud to announce a series of new hotel developments now underway across Italy, sitting across several of the Group’s world-leading luxury hospitality brands: Raffles, Sofitel and Emblems Collection. Underscoring Accor’s strategic focus on luxury brand growth and dedicated expertise in the luxury hospitality space, these new projects come on the heels of several significant hotel openings for the Group across Italy this year, including the first Orient Express hotel – Orient Express La Minerva, which is now open in Rome. With more than 75 hotels across Italy, making Accor the second biggest hotel player in the country, spanning brands from ultra-luxury to economy, Accor is ambitiously expanding its presence in this popular tourism market, while drawing upon its wealth of hospitality offerings and services – from hotels, trains, and sailing yachts to branded residences; from award-winning restaurants and bars to co-working spaces, wellness clubs and spas; from resorts to all-inclusive.
Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm, today announced its investment into Les Hôtels de Paris (part of Machefert Group), a distinguished owner and operator of boutique French hotels. This transaction represents a significant step forward in Bain Capital’s strategic growth in the European hospitality sector.
Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm, in partnership with Columbia Threadneedle and QuinSpark Investment Partners (“QuinSpark”), has today signed a definitive agreement to acquire Pullman Paris Montparnasse from Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (“Unibail”), a leading European retail REIT.
Radisson Hotel Group is accelerating its growth in France with a series of high-profile signings and openings. Supported by strong partnerships with leading real estate groups like Covivio and Byron Capital, the Group is reshaping its presence in key destinations through targeted conversions, spanning from luxury lifestyle to upscale segments.
SUNDAY Hotel, the premium brand launched by SoftBank-backed OYO has announced plans to expand its presence in the United Kingdom. SUNDAY, which debuted in the UK with the iconic Lansbury Heritage Hotel near Canary Wharf in London in 2024, now aims to more than double its managed portfolio of 4 & 5-star hotels—from 20 to 50 hotels by the end of 2026.
The FERGUS Group, a Mallorca-based company specializing in the repositioning and management of holiday hotels, is continuing its rapid growth trajectory: With seven new openings in 2025– including highlights in Ibiza, Menorca, Mallorca, and Catalonia – the group is solidifying its position as one of the fastest-growing hotel brands in Spain.
The Board of Directors of Starhotels Finanziaria has approved the 2024 consolidated financial statements, marking a new operational and financial record. Following the exceptional results achieved in 2023, the Group has further strengthened its leadership position within the Italian hospitality landscape, reporting the following results:
ActivumSG, one of Europe’s largest independent real estate investment managers, today announces the majority acquisition of Centralis, a serviced apartment real estate platform currently focused on the German market.
In a hospitality industry where boutique often means niche and scale often means compromise, GINTO Hotels is quietly proving that the two can coexist. On a recent trip to Paris, I had the opportunity to meet with Brice de Puymorin, Julien Kiefer, and Emmanuelle Pochat, the visionary trio behind GINTO, and to experience their philosophy firsthand during a stay at PILGRIM, their bold Left Bank property. What emerged from our conversation was more than a brand story—it was a blueprint for a new kind of urban hospitality: one that preserves the charm and substance of a neighbourhood hotel while delivering a business model designed for growth across Europe.
According to the Dils Research Team, investment volumes in Q2 2025 reached €2.5 billion, up 56% compared to the same period last year. This confirms the positive sentiment among real estate players for 2025. Looking at the first half of the year, the Italian market attracted €5.2 billion in investments, a significant 50% increase over H1 2024.
Award-winning hospitality business, Splendid Hospitality Group (SHG), one of the region’s largest and most established hospitality companies, which employs over 350 people in the area, announces that it plans to invest tens of millions of pounds in its 4 York hotels. The continued investment underscores the Group’s generational commitment to enhancing the city’s visitor experience, supporting local jobs and strengthening York’s position as a premier destination for tourism and business travel.
The UK hotel investment market saw record-high transaction volumes in 2024 primarily driven by major portfolio deals such as Edwardian & Village. While Q1 2025 showed a 72% reduction in volume, a higher number of deals were recorded, totaling 28 individual transactions. Institutional buyers drove transaction activity in Q1 2025, accounting for 40% of total volumes. This reflects a shift from Q1 2024, when the market was primarily dominated by private buyers. The Upscale & Luxury segments led marginally in terms of market share (25% & 23%, respectively), though total volumes were down. Looking forward, single asset transactions are expected to dominate, supported by increased price alignment between buyers and sellers and fewer anticipated portfolio deals by year-end.
Your Apartment, one of the UK’s leading serviced apartment operators, is thrilled to announce the launch of three brand new premium-located properties in the heart of the City of London: Your Apartment – Liverpool Street, Your Apartment – Tower of London, and Your Apartment – St Paul’s.
Supercity Aparthotels, one of the UK’s leading contemporary aparthotel brands, is set to open three new properties in Edinburgh, Leeds and York over the next two months.
The Vignette Collection, Hotel Indigo and Holiday Inn Express brands are accelerating their growth on the Spanish market with four new signings: Vignette Collection Mallorca - Finca Banyols, Vignette Collection Jerez, Hotel Indigo Gandia - Beach and Holiday Inn Express San Sebastian - Errenteria.
Radisson Hotel Group continues to expand its presence in Romania with a series of exciting new developments. Recognizing Romania as a key market for development, these projects will enhance the Group's portfolio and offer unique experiences for both business and leisure travelers.
Marriott International, Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with VERKEHRSBUERO HOSPITALITY to open five properties in Austria across its Tribute Portfolio, AC Hotels, and Four Points Flex by Sheraton brands. The signed projects are expected to further enhance Marriott‘s footprint in the country with the addition of more than 1,100 rooms. All five properties are expected to be converted from existing hotels operated by VERKEHRSBUERO HOSPITALITY under its Austria Trend Hotels brand.
Travelodge, the UK’s first budget hotel brand which operates over 600 hotels across the UK, Ireland and Spain, has agreed to acquire 11 hotels across the UK, adding to its existing portfolio of 588 UK-based hotels. This forms part of the Company’s focus on targeting rebrand opportunities as part of its UK and Spanish growth plans.
La Dolce Vita Orient Express, the first Italian made luxury train, makes its much-anticipated debut with a bold ambition: to reinvent the very essence of travel in motion.