Premier Inn uplifts its bedroom target to 5,000 rooms in Ireland
UK’s largest hotel business seeks an additional 30% more rooms in Ireland as it responds to high demand and an undersupply of branded hotel rooms.
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Bob W strengthens London presence with three new openings
Bob W, the tech-powered hospitality operator, is expanding its London presence in the serviced apartment space with three new openings, taking the brand’s total number of properties in the capital to 13.
ActivumSG sells Palacio Solecio hotel in Malaga for €51 million
ActivumSG, a leading independent pan-European real estate investment manager, has completed the sale of the 118-room Palacio Solecio hotel in Malaga. The asset has been purchased for €51 million by an undisclosed buyer.
Marriott International Highlights Growth and Commitment in Türkiye During Visit by President and Chief Executive Officer
Today, Marriott International, Inc., underscored plans to grow its footprint in Türkiye with the expected addition of more than 20 properties and nearly 3,000 rooms by the end of 2025. During a recent visit to the country, Marriott President and Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Capuano, highlighted the company’s continued expansion in Türkiye, which is expected to generate thousands of new jobs reflecting growth in the country’s travel and hospitality sector.
Nobu Hospitality Expands Presence In The Balkans, Announcing Two Distinctive Properties In Bulgaria
Nobu Hospitality, the renowned luxury lifestyle and iconic hotel, dining, and residence brand, is excited to announce the development of two exceptional properties in Bulgaria - Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Sofia and Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Varna. These properties, owned by BSPF Bulgaria EAD and GHV-Dolphins EAD are set to make a significant mark in the Balkans.
Marriott International Accelerates Growth in Poland With More Than 10 Anticipated Openings in the Pipeline
Marriott International, Inc., announced its plans to expand its portfolio in Poland with the expected addition of more than 10 properties in the next few years, including the debut of two brands - Le Méridien and Element Hotels by Westin - in the market. The anticipated openings will further enhance the company’s footprint in the country, where it currently has a portfolio of 24 properties and over 4,500 rooms across 12 brands and eight cities - Warsaw, Sopot, Krakow, Poznan, Katowice, Wroclaw, Gdynia and Szczecin. The planned expansion is also in line with the strategic development of the company’s luxury, premium and select service portfolio across key leisure and business destinations in the Eastern Europe region.
Erqole Continues Investments In Italy With The Acquisition Of Boutique Hotel Torre Di Cala Piccola On Argentario Island
The charming Boutique Hotel Torre di Cala Piccola in Monte Argentario, which had been owned for 30 years by Cala Piccola SpA, is now part of Erqole; a company within the Swedish group, Qarlbo AB, owned by the Jonsson family. As part of its growing Italian portfolio, Erqole owns and manages the new boutique hotel on the island, LA ROQQA, and its exclusive beach club, Isolotto, in addition to managing the restyling of Fattoria La Capitana in Magliano, province of Grosseto, and the complete renovation of Cirio, a former fishing plant in Porto Ercole that has been abandoned for 40 years and is being transformed into a luxury hotel by architect, Marco Casamonti (Archea Associati architecture studio). Through this acquisition, Erqole endeavors to broaden its portfolio of unparalleled hospitality within Argentario and reinforce the Jonsson family’s vision of long-term revitalization of the region.
Aprirose agrees ground rent acquisition on trio of hotels
Aprirose, the real estate investment company, has completed the purchase of the ground rents of three hotels in the UK which are part of the QHotels portfolio.
MCR To Purchase BT Tower, London
MCR, the third-largest hotel owner-operator in the U.S., has agreed to purchase the BT Tower — one of London’s tallest buildings — from BT Group. MCR will own the 620-foot Tower and podium, encompassing a full London city block, freehold.
Whitbread purchases Manchester City Centre development site
Whitbread PLC, the UK’s largest hotel business and owner of Premier Inn, has purchased a consented hotel development site on the edge of Manchester’s Northern Quarter from Premcor.
NUMA Group expands in Denmark in partnership with Invesco Real Estate
NUMA Group, Europe’s leading operator of a fully digital hospitality brand, is delighted to announce its expansion into Denmark. NUMA is launching in the Danish capital, Copenhagen, with 36 newly built units in the trendy Nørrebro district.
Co-living Brand Joivy grows UK team to support expansion plans
Europe’s first platform to combine residential solutions with services for property owners and investors, Joivy, has announced that William Parry has become its general manager for UK and Ireland having previously been its short term rental subsidiary, ALTIDO’s CEO with immediate effect.
Meliá Will be Unveiling the First 5-Star Hotel in the Historic Center of Cadiz City
Meliá Hotels International, Spain's leading hotel company and a global hospitality giant, has announced the signing of its 28th hotel in Andalusia (Spain). This property is slated to be the premier luxury five-star hotel in the historic center of Cadiz city, operating under the distinguished Meliá Collection brand. The hotel's launch is scheduled for 2026 and will involve the transformation of two adjacent architecturally protected buildings on Alameda Apodaca, nestled between Zorrilla and General Menacho streets. These buildings, located in the San Carlos neighborhood and parallel to the sea, will give rise to this boutique hotel.
Starwood Capital Acquires Portfolio of Ten Hotels From Edwardian Group
Starwood Capital Group (“Starwood Capital”), a global private investment firm with a primary focus on real estate, announced that a controlled affiliate has acquired a portfolio of 10 hotels from Edwardian Group for an undisclosed sum via an off-market transaction.
R Collection Hotels Expands Portfolio with Two New Italian Mountain Retreats
R Collection Hotels, owned by the Rocchi Family, announces its expansion into two distinguished mountain destinations with the official grand opening of two prestigious leisure hotels: Montana Lodge & Spa in La Thuile and Grand Hotel Courmayeur Mont Blanc in Courmayeur. Both properties are 5-star boutique retreats nestled along the northern border between Switzerland and France.
NUMA secures flagship asset in the Golden Triangle of Paris with ANAXAGO CAPITAL
NUMA Group, Europe's leading operator of a fully digitized hospitality platform, today announced a new property in a prime location in Paris. Located in the “Golden Triangle” of Paris, in the 8th arrondissement at 37 rue Marbeuf, right in the heart of the French capital, the new NUMA property marks another milestone in NUMA’s French expansion strategy.
Vail Resorts to Acquire Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland, the Company's Second Ski Resort in Europe
Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland from CPI Property Group ("CPIPG"). Crans-Montana Mountain Resort spans over 1,400 meters (approximately 4,593 ft) of skiable vertical terrain, and 140 kilometers (approximately 87 mi) of trails. Accessible from five airports and by train, Crans-Montana Mountain Resort is located in the Valais canton of Switzerland, approximately two and a half hours from Geneva and less than four hours from Milan and Zurich. The resort is two and a half hours away from the company's other owned and operated European resort in Andermatt-Sedrun.
IHG Hotels & Resorts boosts growth in Türkiye with six signings across six cities
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, cements its growth in Türkiye with the addition of six new properties spanning six Turkish cities.
Hilton Expands in Türkiye with More Than 1600 Rooms Planned Under Five of its Brands
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has confirmed plans to rapidly increase its presence in Türkiye, with 11 new hotels planned across the country. Building on a legacy of hospitality which dates back almost 70 years, Hilton's total Turkish development pipeline of 34 hotels now includes properties under 10 of its award-winning brands, four of which will be brand firsts in Türkiye. Hilton has more than 100 hotels trading and under development in Türkiye and is one of the company’s largest operating markets globally.
World's leading flexible housing provider Habyt expands in Germany
Habyt, the world's leading flexible housing provider, is expanding its portfolio in Germany with three new openings set for Q4. All new properties are centrally located in Berlin and Frankfurt, offering tenants even more flexible housing options in both cities.