Cycas Hospitality has announced its first signing in Portugal with the introduction of Marriott International’s Autograph Collection resort-style hotel development in Sintra, the country’s renowned UNESCO cultural region near Lisbon.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to announce its first Vignette Collection property in France, a major milestone for the brand's European expansion and a testament to its trusted partnerships and commitment to luxury hospitality. Following an agreement with Global Hotels & Resorts (GHR), the property will be set across two separate buildings – the existing Tiara Miramar and Tiara Yaktsa hotels, which will see their unique charm and rich history being retained as well as their distinctive character while being elevated under the Vignette Collection.
Following the acquisition of Hôtel Saint-Louis in Marseille in January 2024 and the Pilgrim in Paris in July 2024, the group is accelerating its growth with the purchase of Hôtel Aria and Hôtel Vendôme, right in the heart of Nice!
Questex’s International Hospitality Investment Forum EMEA (IHIF EMEA), the premier meeting place for hospitality investment in EMEA, today announces leaders from Marriott, Accor, IHG, Hyatt and Radisson will unite to shape the future of the hospitality industry. IHIF EMEA’s 27th edition takes place 31 March - 2 April at the InterContinental and Pullman hotels in Berlin. Register here.
Transaction volumes in the UK hotel real estate market reached c. £1.8 billion in the last quarter of 2024, a remarkable 176% increase against the same period in 2023. The rise in Q4 was driven largely by the reported £900 million sale of ADIA’s Marriott hotel portfolio to KKR’s Amante Capital and Baupost, single-asset transactions in London as well as Edinburgh, and smaller sales across the UK regions.
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group with over 5,600 properties across more than 110 countries, is pleased to announce the Group has taken over the management of The Grand Tarabya, a historic property nestled in Istanbul’s upscale Tarabya neighborhood along the Bosphorus Strait. Effective Dec. 31, 2024, The Grand Tarabya marks Accor’s 38th property in Istanbul, reinforcing the Group’s continued expansion in key cities across Europe and the Middle East, as well as the destination’s growing reputation as a global hub for luxury hospitality.
Despite the recent outward bond movement, the UK remains a haven for real estate capital, with the highest level of transactional activity in Europe according to Cushman & Wakefield’s inaugural Visions report.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced the signing of four new hotels in Lyon, France, following franchise agreements with Arteloge.
LyLo, part of EVT, has kickstarted the global expansion of its innovative pod hotel concept and has chosen London as the potential location of its first European property.
UK Hotel investment rebounded strongly to £6.3bn in 2024 driven by a sharp uptick in portfolio deals, according to new data from leading global property advisor Knight Frank.
Four Seasons, the world's leading luxury hospitality and branded residential company, in partnership with Hinitsa Bay Holdings, announces plans for the redevelopment of a beachside property at Hinitsa Bay, Porto Heli, Greece into a luxury resort and private residences.
Paris-based Atypio Hotels announces the launch of its partnership with Covivio Hotels (a subsidiary of Covivio), which has entrusted it with the management of 12 of its establishments located in Île-de-France and Occitanie (France). These new hotels, ranging from 2 to 4 stars, allow Atypio Hotels to expand its portfolio to 38 properties.
Covivio has announced the completion of the process of consolidating the ownership of jointly owned hotel operating and property companies with AccorInvest. At the end of this operation, initiated at the end of 2023, Covivio holds full ownership of 43 hotels located in France, Belgium and Germany, and sells to AccorInvest 16 hotels in the same regions.
Leading investment firms KKR and The Baupost Group today announced a joint venture to purchase a portfolio of 33 Marriott International hotels across the UK from a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). Amante Capital, KKR’s vertically integrated European hospitality platform, will serve as managing partner for the joint venture and the properties will continue as premium Marriott branded hotels.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced plans to expand its presence in Türkiye to more than 120 hotels trading and pipeline, with the signing of 10 new hotels across 4 of its award-winning brands – DoubleTree by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton – adding more than 1,000 guest rooms.
Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to welcome the exceptional to Madrid, with the debut of the first Radisson Collection property in Spain’s vibrant capital. This iconic hotel is set to open in 2027, redefining luxury hospitality in Madrid. The hotel will be located on Alcala Street, one of Madrid’s most prominent avenues in the prestigious Canalejas area, surrounded by renowned luxury brands such as Hermès, Louis Vuitton, and Cartier.
Mohari Hospitality ("Mohari") today announced the acquisition of the Bauer Hotel in Venice, Italy. The acquisition of this iconic property is a significant addition to Mohari's growing European portfolio, underscoring its commitment to building a collection of luxury properties with irreplaceable heritage and unique cultural resonance.
Global hotel brand BWH Hotels has revealed a five-year plan to add 100 hotels to its GB portfolio to give the group 20,000 rooms nationwide.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), a global leader in hospitality, launches new midscale conversion brand, Garner, in Europe with its first hotels opening in Germany. The brand's debut is in partnership with NOVUM Hospitality, one of Europe’s largest private hotel operators.
Dalata Hotel Group plc (‘Dalata’ or the ‘Group’), the largest hotel operator in Ireland, with a growing presence in the United Kingdom and Continental Europe, is pleased to announce that it has exchanged an agreement for lease for a new 4-star Clayton hotel to be developed on the Tower 42 Estate in the City of London.