Marketbeat CEE - H2 2025
Investment volumes in Central and Eastern Europe rose 170% in 2025, with Prague, Budapest, and Warsaw leading RevPAR growth.
By Hanna Toth and Elena Osain
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Europe Market Spotlight - FY 25
European hotels achieved €69.3 GOP PAR in 2025, up 2.1% year-over-year, with London leading at €155 PAR while Milan and Warsaw showed strongest growth.
Patel Family Office and AHQ launch $1bn ‘AYARA’ Hospitality Platform to develop 50 hotels in Saudi Arabia
The $1 billion deal will create 5,000-7,000 rooms by 2029, targeting Saudi Arabia's underserved mid-market business travel segment through a vertically integrated platform.
Hyatt Advances Growth Strategy in EAME with Hyatt Select Debut
Hyatt's first European Hyatt Select will open in Berlin in 2028, part of a strategy to double Essentials portfolio rooms in EAME by 2030.
Whitbread Grows in Limerick
The 156-room hotel will anchor Opera Square's urban regeneration project and help Whitbread reach its goal of 5,000 Premier Inn rooms across Ireland.
Blue Flag Capital Expands National Footprint with Four New Design-Forward Hotels Debuting Summer 2026
Blue Flag Capital will double its portfolio with four design-focused properties opening summer 2026 across Jackson Hole, Sag Harbor, Montauk, and Greenport.
Blue Flag Capital and CMH
Marriott International and Sun Group Strengthen Strategic Relationship with the Signing of 10 New Hotels, Expanding Presence within Major Developments in Vietnam
The agreement brings almost 4,500 keys across Phu Quoc and Vung Tau, marking W Hotels and Moxy's Vietnam debut with openings from 2027-2030.
Hilton Strengthens UK Lifestyle Portfolio with Two New Tapestry Collection by Hilton Hotels
Two hotels in Plymouth and Cork will open in 2027, marking Hilton's entry into both maritime cities with 223 combined rooms.
Choosing the Right Brand: When To Partner and When To Go Independent
The guide examines franchise costs versus performance benefits, using a Tucson case study where dropping a weak brand and going independent improved performance from 75% to 100% fair share.
By Bob Rauch, President of RAR Hospitality, R.A. Rauch & Associates, Inc.
Radisson Hotel Group leads in European upper-upscale and resorts segments, while building momentum into 2026
The group signed 272 new hotels in 2025, with China accounting for 170 properties and India reaching 200 hotels in operation and development.
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.
Global expansion, independent spirit: collection brands from Accor and Ennismore unlock new opportunity
Accor operates 180+ collection brand hotels with 125+ in pipeline, targeting 65% growth by preserving property individuality while providing global scale.
Africa’s hotel development pipeline hits record high as East Africa leads in construction momentum
W Hospitality Group data shows Egypt leads with 45,984 rooms while East African markets like Ethiopia and Kenya have 80% of projects under construction.
Mandarin Oriental Announces New Luxury Residences in West Palm Beach, Florida
The 87-unit luxury development will rise 31 stories along the Intracoastal Waterway, marking Mandarin Oriental's first standalone residences in South Florida.
Minor Hotels Brings Luxury Anantara Hotels & Resorts Brand to Australia with Announcement of Anantara Perth Hotel
The 150-room property will anchor a AUD $3.8 billion Burswood Point development opening in 2032, marking Anantara's first Australian location.
Marriott International Announces Robust Growth Momentum Across Europe, Middle East & Africa in 2025
Marriott signed over 230 deals across EMEA in 2025, with conversions representing nearly 50% of signings and luxury segment delivering a record 40 signed agreements.
Hilton to Introduce Iconic Luxury Brand Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts to Goa
The 148-room property will open in 2030 on a 20-acre South Goa waterfront site, marking Waldorf Astoria's third hotel in India.
New Comfort Inn & Suites Opens Across From Orlando Sanford International Airport
The four-story property was designed with sound mitigation for its airport location and targets sports teams visiting nearby Boombah Sports Complex.
Beyond the Pipeline: Why Park City’s Growth Is a Function of Scale, Not Oversupply
Analysis shows Park City's 3,000-room hotel pipeline is supported by Deer Valley's expansion to 20,000 skiable acres, creating lodging density comparable to Colorado ski markets.
By Katy Black, Senior Vice President at HVS Denver, HVS
Deicorp Partners with Trilogy Hotels and Marriott International to Launch Sydney’s First AC by Marriott Hotel
The 104-room property will be part of a mixed-use tower featuring 169 residences, opening in late 2027 near Hyde Park and Museum Station.