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.
Press Releases
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.
Tourism Investment in Bulgaria: New UN Tourism Guidelines Highlight Opportunities in the Sector
UN Tourism's new investment guidelines showcase Bulgaria's record 13.3 million visitors in 2024 and major brand commitments from Hyatt, Marriott, and Hilton.
a&o Hostels expands into Manchester with hotels acquisition
The European hostel chain acquired former Accor properties for freehold ownership, converting them into 1,218 beds across 303 rooms by Q1 2027.
RBH Hospitality Strengthens Relationship with Accor through New ibis Signing
The 99-room property marks RBH's sixth Ibis hotel and fourth Edinburgh location, expanding their Accor relationship and new partnership with Legal & General.
HotScore Analytics Reports Sustained Growth in Hotel Quality and Accelerates International Expansion
The AI-powered platform analyzed 500,000+ reviews across 1,200+ Bulgarian hotels and successfully piloted in Paris with 800,000+ reviews.
Trinity Investments Expands European Platform With Acquisition of The Hoxton, Poblenou in Barcelona
Trinity's third European acquisition since 2023 adds to a portfolio including The Standard London and Park Hyatt Zurich as the firm builds scale across luxury and lifestyle segments.
UN Tourism Presents “Tourism Doing Business: Investing in Lithuania” During High-Level Visit to Madrid
UN Tourism launched investment guidelines highlighting 14 projects worth €692.2 million across Lithuania's wellness, MICE, and sustainable accommodation sectors.
a&o Hostels acquires Schulz Hotels as part of EUR 500 million growth strategy
The deal adds Schulz's 1,000-bed Berlin property and experienced founders to a&o's EUR 500 million expansion plan across European cities.