European hotel transactions rise 30% in 2025 to €22.6 billion
The UK led with 25% of total volume while Germany doubled its 2024 performance to €2.5 billion, driven by rate cuts and strong hotel operations.
By Gauthier Champlong and Lukas Horch
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U.S. hotel results for week ending 14 March
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Robust Investor Confidence: 86% of Investors Back European Hotel Investment in 2026
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Mandarin Oriental Reports Strong Business Performance for 2025
The luxury hotel group achieved 10% RevPAR growth and 3-point market share gains in 2025, while becoming the first hospitality company with 100% GSTC certified properties.
2025 marks the end of the “single market” in Europe
The European hotel market is fragmenting into selective pockets with luxury maintaining momentum while budget segments must add experiential value beyond price.
By Vanguélis Panayotis, CEO MKG Consulting & Hospitality ON / MRICS, Hospitality ON
AHLA Survey: Rising Costs, Staffing Challenges Persist For Hotels As Travel Demand Expected to Hold Steady
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Carnival drove Rio de Janeiro room rates to all-time high
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UN Tourism strengthens tourism measurement in global economic system
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Hotel values remain flat across Europe, although rates and occupancy show modest growth
Copenhagen led with 5.9% value growth while Istanbul dropped 7.6%, with supply constraints and inflation key drivers across 31 European cities.
Balanced growth drives European transactions
Global Asset Solutions reports €14.65bn in European hotel deals across 267 transactions, with luxury and upscale segments leading investment activity.
New Report: Phoenix Hotels Fuel $7 Billion in Economic Activity
Oxford Economics study finds Phoenix hotels support 42,000+ jobs and generate $1.1 billion in tax revenue annually.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 7 March
Las Vegas led gains with RevPAR up 90.5% driven by CONEXPO trade show, while New Orleans declined against tough Mardi Gras comparisons.
London Market Spotlight - FY 25
London hotels maintained 46.8% GOP margin despite RevPAR declining 0.9% through efficient cost management and utility savings.
By Carl Ridgley and Andrew Horder