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Henderson Park Acquires Portfolio Of Five French Hotels
Henderson Park, the international private equity real estate firm, has acquired a portfolio of five hotels in France alongside asset management company Atream, a leading French tourism firm headquartered in Paris. The purchase was undertaken in two separate transactions comprising the acquisition, from French institutional investors, of the hotel properties historically operated via variable lease contracts and, simultaneously, the transfer of the operations by the hotel operator.
Cycas Hospitality Enters Key Portuguese Market With Autograph Collection Hotel Signing
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.
BWH Hotels launches carbon calculator for its UK properties as guests say they’d pay more for sustainable stays
BWH Hotels is enabling its 230 independent UK hotels to take control of their carbon footprint with the launch of a new carbon calculator.
IHG to debut Vignette Collection in France
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.
Mix of events drove Paris room rates to January high
New Year’s celebrations and multiple events pushed Paris hotel average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) to all-time highs for January, according to preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading global provider of commercial real estate data, analytics and news.
Radisson Collection continues “Taste of Heritage” Gastronomy Series with bespoke guide to Georgian cuisine and local wine culture
The fourth edition of the series takes travelers to Georgia’s capital of Tbilisi and renowned wine region Kakheti. Uniquely located on the famed family estate of the 19th-century aristocratic poet and winemaking pioneer Prince Alexander Chavchavadze, Tsinandali Estate, A Radisson Collection Hotel is a paradise for gastronomy and literature lovers alike. Radisson Collection’s new guide offers travelers local insight into the best wining and dining destinations, and how to experience the ultimate epicurean delights in this breathtaking region.
Cushman & Wakefield Bolsters UK Hospitality Capital Markets Team With Double Hire
Real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has added to its growing Hospitality Capital Markets team in London by hiring Andrew Horder as a Partner and Anastasia Cooper as a Consultant.Horder has more than 25 years’ experience in the hospitality investment space across brokerage, investor, and development roles in London, the UK and EMEA. Previously Director of EMEA Development for Frasers Hospitality, the global investor and operator of serviced apartments, hotels and premium rental apartments, Horder has also held positions with AccorHotels, EQ Group and Savills.Cooper is an Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne graduate who joins from a specialist hotel brokerage and consultancy, advising on acquisitions and disposals across the UK. Both she and Horder will work closely with Ed Fitch, Head of Hospitality UK, as well as supporting the wider growth of Cushman & Wakefield’s EMEA Hospitality platform, headed by Jon Hubbard. Ed Fitch, Head of Hospitality UK & Ireland at Cushman & Wakefield, said: “Andrew is a proven deal-doer who brings a rare combination of experience across the spectrum of hospitality investment stakeholders. He has a deep understanding of the perspectives of brands, operators, and investors, and I am delighted to be welcoming him back to brokerage and working with him once again. Anastasia has already gained valuable experience in UK hospitality investment, and we are pleased she has chosen to take the next step in her career with us. We expect the increased liquidity momentum in the market to continue and hiring Andrew and Anastasia reinforces our commitment to supporting our clients in navigating these truly exciting times for the hospitality capital markets.”UK hospitality investment volumes hit a five-year high in 2024 on the back of a surge of private equity-led portfolio transactions. The outlook is also promising, with deal-making momentum expected to carry through into 2025. Contributing factors include an anticipated influx of high-quality assets hitting the market, declining interest rates acting as a catalyst, and enhanced clarity in property pricing — further reinforcing the market’s robust investment trajectory.
Casa Brera, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan Debuts in the Capital of Culture and Fashion: A Masterpiece of Italian Design, Curated by Michelin-Starred Chefs and Unrivaled Luxury Hospitality
The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott International's portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announces that, as of today, Casa Brera, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan, following its recent opening in Autumn, joins the prestigious The Luxury Collection brand.
LGBTQ+ Tourism at ITB Berlin 2025: A growing presence and new impetus
From 4 to 6 March 2025, ITB Berlin is presenting an even larger and more diverse LGBTQ+ Tourism Pavilion in Hall 4.1, underlining the growing interest in and importance of the LGBTQ+ tourism market. Numerous new exhibitors and prestigious events such as the Gender Equality Award, as well as a new A3M survey and fascinating panel discussions at the Educational Hub and ITB Berlin Convention round off the show.
Hotel Marketing Association celebrates 30 years of excellence in hotel marketing
The Hotel Marketing Association (HMA) is delighted to announce the 30th annual HMA Hotel Marketing Awards – marking three decades of recognising and celebrating marketing excellence within the UK's hotel industry. This milestone event will take place in June 2025, honouring outstanding marketing campaigns and exceptional talent that have significantly contributed to the sector’s success.
Performance Greek Hospitality Industry Performance Q4 2024
This newsletter provides a snapshot of the performance and outlook of the Greek hotel industry, within the broader context of the international hospitality industry as well as of Greek tourism and Greek socio-economic developments.
Zleep Hotels becomes Four Points Flex by Sheraton in Denmark
Friday marks a milestone for the Danish hotel industry as the Danish branch of Zleep Hotels is officially rebranding to Four Points Flex by Sheraton in partnership with Marriott International.
PPHE Hotel Group Limited Year-end Trading Update: Room revenue growth, growing occupancy with full-year results in with market expectations
PPHE Hotel Group, the international hospitality real estate group which develops, owns and operates hotels and resorts, announces a trading update in advance of the Group’s results for the year ended 31 December 2024 (“2024”), which are due to be announced on 27 February 2025.
easyHotel Secures New Funding to Fuel Spanish Expansion
Value hotel chain, easyHotel has further strengthened its financial position by securing a £24.5 million loan from Spanish Bank, CaixaBank to support its continued expansion into the Spanish market.
Ginto Hotels Doubles in Size with the Acquisition of Four New Properties in France’s Most Coveted Destinations
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!
Leaders from Marriott, Accor, IHG, Hyatt and Radisson to Unite to Shape the Future of the Hospitality Industry at Questex’s IHIF EMEA 2025
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.
UK Hotel Investment Reaches Five-Year Highs
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 Adds Landmark Property in Istanbul with Signing of The Grand Tarabya
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.
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