HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 08 May 2026
The weekly bulletin covers €337M+ in European hotel transactions, including Calena Partners' €200M acquisition of three Spanish coastal hotels.
Europe - Latest
Woolley Grange Unveils Final Stages of Renovations with New Walled Garden Rooms and Outdoor Swimming Pool
Luxury Family Hotels is proud to announce the completion of a multi-phase restoration of Woolley Grange, the beloved Jacobean manor located 20 minutes drive from Bath. Following the initial refurbishment completed in October 2025, this final milestone sees the unveiling of the redesigned Walled Garden and the much anticipated Walled Garden Rooms, in addition to the debut of the property’s redesigned outdoor swimming pool.
UN Tourism Innovates in Sector Education with the Launch of the First WhatsApp-Based Courses
UN Tourism partners with Fundación Mahou San Miguel to offer 2,000 free training places for Spanish hospitality professionals via WhatsApp messaging.
The Soul of Amalfi with Borgo Santandrea and the Lucid Madness Needed to Build Here
The 45-room ultraluxury resort opened in 2021 after a four-year construction project on challenging cliff terrain, earning a spot on World's 50 Best Hotels list.
By Adam Mogelonsky and Larry Mogelonsky
Barrière Announces The Opening of Fouquet’s Mykonos Hotel The Groups First Location In Greece
The Lucien Barrière Group continues its international expansion and announces the opening of Fouquet's Mykonos on June 27, 2026. With this new location, the Group marks its entry into Greece, one of the world's most iconic and coveted destinations.
The British Pullman, a Belmond Train, England Unveils the Interiors of Celia, a Fantastical Private Dining and Events Carriage Designed by Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin
Launching in May 2026, the British Pullman, A Belmond Train, England proudly presents the extraordinary design details of Celia, a new private dining and events carriage imagined and designed by visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann, together with Oscar-winning costume and production designer Catherine Martin.
Expert Views (5)
Robert O’Halloran, Professor Director, School of Hospitality Leadership, East Carolina University
We as an industry need to focus on careers and not only jobs. What we have found is that a solid education in hospitality including an internship can prepare people for any service sector career opportunity, hospitality and tourism, retail, healthcare etc.
Dr. Charalampos (Babis) Giousmpasoglou, Principal Academic in HRM, Bournemouth University
Hospitality’s talent crisis is not about supply; it is about signalling. For too long, the sector, still dominated by fragmented, family-run SMEs, has relied on informal narratives and outdated assumptions about “passion” and “hard work,” rather than articulating a compelling, modern value proposition.
Linchi Kwok, Professor, CAL Poly Pomona
The perception issue is compelling. Perception matters, especially among Gen Z, but it is often shaped by lived experiences, labor market signals, and what students observe through internships, part-time jobs, and social narratives.Based on my experience working with students, many are not aware of the variety of career opportunities in hospitality.
Mandarin Oriental, Lago Di Como Reopens With a Redesigned Restaurant, Fresh Spa Treatments and New Accommodation Package
Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como is delighted to announce its reopening for the season with a redesigned restaurant, new signature spa treatments and La Primavera in Lake Como accommodation package.
Prize by Radisson Opens First Hotel in Poland – Right in the Heart of Gdańsk
There’s a new place to stay in the center of Gdańsk – and it’s inspired by the way people actually travel today. Prize by Radisson has just opened its first hotel in Poland Prize by Radisson, Gdańsk: 125 rooms on Żabi Kruk Street, 300 meters from the Motława River, in one of the Baltic’s most walkable and culturally rich cities.
Nobu Hospitality to Launch Hotel, Restaurant and Residences Across 185 Acres in Rutland, England
The 185-acre project in Rutland marks Nobu's first countryside retreat concept, combining hotel, restaurant, residences, and spa facilities.
HOSPA to host return of The Great Green Balloon Debate at The Clermont Charing Cross
HOSPA's annual sustainability debate returns May 12 at The Clermont London with 12 speakers competing in a unique balloon debate format to champion different environmental and social issues.
The iconic Hotel van Oranje is set to take on a new allure on the Noordwijk coast
The redevelopment of the iconic Hotel van Oranje on Koningin Wilhelminaboulevard in Noordwijk aan Zee, in the Netherlands, is now underway. Following the start of construction on Residences van Oranje in January, work has now also begun on the large-scale renovation and extension of the five-star hotel.
Heston Blumenthal announces strategic investment from COMO Group to support future growth of The Fat Duck group
COMO Group's investment in The Fat Duck group will fund expansion plans for the three Michelin-starred restaurant and sister pub in Bray.
Cheval Collection announces second branded residence
Cheval Collection has added a second branded residence with the launch of Cheval Residences Knightsbridge Gate in London.
Rethinking the playbook: how one hotelier cut services, and won profit
Dorchester hotel owner Tudor Hopkins increased operating profits from 8% to 26% by eliminating F&B services and reducing OTA bookings from 60% to 25%.
The World’s Largest Sailing Yacht Ushers in a New Era for Orient Express
The 54-suite vessel launches in Saint-Nazaire with maiden voyage from Marseille in June, competing against Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons yacht collections.
Greek Hospitality Industry Performance - 1st Quarter 2026
Greece's Q1 2026 hotel sector shows mixed performance with Athens RevPAR up 4.5% despite geopolitical tensions and rising operational costs from energy inflation.
Market Beat Germany - FY 2025
German hotel investment reached €1.9 billion in 2025, up 50% year-over-year, while RevPAR declined slightly to €78.8 despite occupancy gains.
By Christine Mayer and Christine Folz
Zannier Île de Bendor Now Open, Heralding a New Era of Riviera Hospitality
Zannier Île de Bendor, one of Europe’s most highly anticipated openings, is now open, unveiling a new chapter for the storied private island off the coast of Bandol in Provence. Following a meticulous five-year transformation, the revived 93-key destination intertwines heritage and modernity, positioning the seven-hectare isle as the new social, culinary and wellness capital of the French Riviera.
W Hotels Continues Its Italian Expansion with the Debut of W Sardinia – Poltu Quatu
W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the official opening of W Sardinia – Poltu Quatu, following a preview in 2025. Set along one of the Mediterranean’s most striking islands, the new opening brings the brand’s design-driven, culture-forward perspective to Sardinia, building on the brand’s dynamic growth in Italy alongside W Rome and W Florence.