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.
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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.
Limehome strengthens Belgian presence with flagship signing in Brussels’ European Quarter
Limehome will convert a 114-unit hotel in Brussels' European Quarter into serviced apartments, opening in early 2027.
Native by Numa Accelerates UK Growth with New Openings and Strategic Expansion
Native by Numa will add 188 aparthotel units across five properties in London and Edinburgh, following 17% direct revenue growth.
StepStone and Proprium’s a&o Hostels acquires former office in central Berlin for conversion into Europe’s largest hostel
The €40 million conversion will create a 2,500-bed flagship property near Checkpoint Charlie, part of a&o's €500 million expansion backed by StepStone and Proprium.
HAMA Europe announces the finalists of the 10th Annual Asset Management Achievement Award 2026
Four nominees include Brookfield's Barcelona Moxy, EQ Hotels' London Novotel, Pygmalion's 9-hotel Spanish portfolio, and Minor Hotels' Amsterdam Avani.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 13 February 2026
Three separate acquisitions include a 630-room French budget hotel portfolio, a Premier Inn in Wales with £9.6m financing, and Sandaya's first hotel purchase.