Leonardo Hotels – début in Portugal and strategic expansion in Italy and Poland
Leonardo Hotels Central Europe plans to enter Portugal in October 2026 with a 132-room historic property in Lisbon while expanding in Italy and Poland.
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IHG Hotels & Resorts accelerates European growth expanding its portfolio by over a quarter in three years
IHG added 32,800 rooms across Europe in three years, with conversions accounting for 84% of 2025 openings and Germany representing over 20% of the portfolio.
Resident Hotels rebrands as The Sirius Hotel Group, a Specialist Hotel Management platform with a focus on growth
The rebrand follows successful Four Points conversions and Edinburgh opening, with plans to grow from 11 to 31 hotels over 6-10 years.
Capstone Hotel Management and Marsden Group Merge to Form New Zealand's Largest Independent Hotel Platform
The merger creates a 45-property platform with 2,500+ rooms, combining Capstone's management expertise with Marsden's capital to compete with international operators.
Avion Hospitality Expands Dallas–Fort Worth Presence with Management of Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center
Avion takes over management of the 397-room conference hotel from Highline Hospitality, expanding its portfolio to 40 properties.
Concord Hospitality Enters 2026 with Expansion of its Full-Service Management Portfolio with new Openings and Management Agreement Across the U.S.
Concord opened Hilton Jacksonville at Mayo Clinic and assumed management of South Shore Harbour Resort, with three lifestyle properties joining its Opus Collection.
Crescent Hotels & Resorts Adds La Posada de Santa Fe, a Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa, to its Portfolio
Crescent takes over management of the 157-room historic Santa Fe property and plans strategic renovations to preserve its heritage.
LBA Hospitality Expands Management Portfolio, Strengthening Presence in Mississippi
LBA adds two Hilton Garden Inn properties in Mississippi, expanding its Gulf Coast presence and Hattiesburg market share.
Emerging Travel Group strengthens its global offering though new partnership with Meliá Hotels International
The partnership adds over 400 Meliá properties across 40 countries to ETG's RateHawk platform, connecting with nearly 120,000 B2B travel professionals.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 13 March 2026
Weekly roundup covers five European hotel transactions including French ski resorts, Spanish divestments, and UK golf resort sale totaling over €31 million.
Choice Hotel International's Ascend Collection Surpasses 500 Hotel Openings, Marking a Major Achievement for the Company's Growth in Upscale
Choice Hotels' soft brand reaches 500 properties with Florida and New York openings, supported by a 70-hotel pipeline and international expansion into Poland, Chile, and Kenya.
Dalata Hotel Group Announces Seventh Hotel in London
The 370-room Maldron Kensington will open in 2029 near the £1.3bn Olympia London redevelopment, targeting BREEAM Excellent certification.
Hilton Enters Mongolia with the Signing of Conrad Ulaanbaatar, Marking a New Chapter for Luxury Hospitality in the Capital
Hilton's first Mongolia property will feature 227 rooms in a mixed-use tower, opening 2028 in Ulaanbaatar's business district.
ALH Grows to 3,000 Rooms with Major Central Texas Expansion
The family-owned management company added 1,000 rooms across Central and South Texas, elevating Scott Austin to COO to oversee the expanded operations.
Marriott International Signs Agreement to Debut St. Regis Hotels & Resorts in New Zealand
The 145-room luxury property marks Marriott's first hotel in Queenstown and St. Regis' debut in New Zealand, opening late 2027.
Essex Hotel Management Partners with Larkin Hospitality to Add Six Properties to Management Portfolio
The deal adds 581 keys across six properties in New England, expanding Essex from 11 to 17 hotels and marking its first AC Hotel management.
LyvInn to build on Frankfurt success
The brand achieved a 135 RGI in Frankfurt, outperforming competitors by 35%, and targets 14 hotels by 2029 across key European cities.
Peregrine Hospitality Expands Northern California Portfolio with Acquisition of The Lodge at Tiburon and Toll House Hotel
Peregrine Hospitality adds two premium Northern California properties to reach 59 hotels nationwide, targeting high-demand leisure markets near San Francisco Bay.