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.
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.
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.
Global travel technology company OYO’s UK operations reported a 15% increase in revenue in 2024 compared to 2023. The company's Average Daily Rate (ADR) rose by 2%, while the broader market as reported by STR saw a decline of 2.8%. OYO's per room revenue (RevPAR) increased by 4% compared to the market's 4.5% decline.
HVS London has announced the expansion of its Asset Management division today, further strengthening its position as a leader in hospitality consulting and reinforcing its commitment to providing comprehensive asset management and owners’ representative services to its clients.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced Hyatt Place Leeds and Hyatt House Leeds opened their doors earlier this month, signaling Hyatt’s expanding brand footprint and ambitious growth strategy in the UK – Hyatt’s third largest market in EAME by portfolio size, surpassed only by Germany and Spain.
Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the signing of four new conversion properties, and 519 guest rooms, in the picturesque city of Bergen, Norway, as part of their fruitful partnership with Magic Norway AS. Two of the properties will be Radisson Individuals hotels and the other two will be under the Group’s Prize by Radisson brand. All four properties have strategic locations and are set to open in the coming months.