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.
Greek Hospitality Industry Performance - 4th Quarter 2025
International arrivals rose 4.6% to 37 million, but infrastructure strain and a 29.8% tax burden on gross room rates squeezed hotel profitability despite revenue growth.
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.
Travalyst initiative to drive industry-wide clarity on sustainability certifications ahead of the EU Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (ECGT)
Travalyst updates its certification framework to help hotels and platforms prepare for EU regulations requiring verified sustainability claims by 2026.
Revenue Steady as Costs Shape Margins Across Europe & Spain
Eastern and Southern Europe lead profit growth while Western and Northern regions face margin pressure from rising labour and operational costs.
CIO Summit EMEA to Gather Hospitality Leaders for Strategic Technology Conversations, From HFTP and Hospitality Upgrade
HFTP and Hospitality Upgrade will host senior IT executives at W Amsterdam for strategic discussions on AI adaptation, sustainability tech, and regional technology leadership.
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.
With 78 Green Key-certified aparthotels, Adagio commits more than half of its network to sustainable urban hospitality
Adagio achieved 4% energy reduction and 5% water savings across certified properties, with results spanning 10 countries including UAE and Qatar.
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.
Now Accepting Nominations for the 2026 Young Leader Award at Questex’s IHIF EMEA
ISHC seeks nominations for professionals 35 or younger who demonstrate emerging leadership and impact in the hospitality sector.
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.
Paris hotel performance reached December high
RevPAR jumped 7.8% year-over-year with New Year's Eve hitting record occupancy of 93.3% and the highest ADR since the 2024 Olympics.