Redefining Iconic: Introducing Iconic Hotels & Resorts
L+R rebrands its hotel platform as Iconic Hotels & Resorts, appointing Shan Kanagasingham as COO to oversee a portfolio spanning 5 countries with £200m in planned renovations.
Press Releases
Hilton Continues Rapid Growth in Türkiye with New Signings across Four Brands
Five new properties span Hilton's flagship, DoubleTree, Tapestry Collection, and Garden Inn brands, opening between 2026-2028 across Istanbul, Antalya, and Kocaeli.
IHG Strengthens UK Presence with Four Hotel Agreements across Garner and voco Brands
IHG adds over 380 rooms through partnership expansion with Fairview Hotels, including one voco London property and three Garner locations opening through 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.