APA Hotels acquires fellow Tokyo-based hotel firm Ishin Group
Ishin has 17 urban hotels in its portfolio
In mid-June, APA Holdings, the hotel ownership division of Tokyo-based APA Group, acquired 100% of the shares of Ishin Hotels Group for an undisclosed price.
Valor Hospitality grows management portfolio across Africa with franchising focus
Operator prioritizes alignment with African hotel owners as it expands to Namibia, Nigeria and Senegal
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Africa believes in the hotel business model of franchising, and Valor Hospitality Partners believes it's at the forefront of the trend across the continen...
Cape Town urban retreat leads to tales of 16 war zones
Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray has a history dating 365 years
On my visit to Cape Town to attend the recent Future Hospitality Summit Africa 2025 a couple of weeks ago, I first chose a hotel a few kilometers away from where the conference was...
BDPST Group acquires Marriott Budapest for €115 million
Ownership consortium headed by Hungarian prime minister’s son-in-law
Austrian hotel owner S IMMO Ag, 100% owned by CPI Europe, has sold the 364-room Marriott Budapest for €115 million ($134.6 million), or approximately €316,000 per key.
Europe, Middle East and Africa hotel deals and developments: Starhotels has acquired the Hermitage Hotel & Resort in Italy
Kerten Hospitality and Azure United Properties to open House Residence Azure Zanzibar
This roundup features the latest hotel deals and developments in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
What a hotel development boom in Africa could look like as continent's population surges
Executives anticipate growth in African resorts and other hotel segments beyond luxury properties
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Africa’s population is set to boom between now and 2075, but if the continent’s hotel and room supply is to mirror that growth, hoteliers should probably ...
The 13 Hotel in Macau sells at major discount after two months on the market
Shares in development firm delisted in 2023
The 13 Hotel in Macau, the Chinese special autonomous region, has been sold at a major discount.
Hoteliers push for different hotel sustainability requirements from market to market
Universal standards don't account for regions with lacking resources
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Certain markets can't implement international sustainability standards due to the realities in those markets' communities, landscapes and destinations.
Hotel anniversaries and banned, flightless birds
Sad news from an Australian hotel made famous by banning emus
This month, IHG Hotels & Resorts is celebrating its 50th anniversary of operating in China.
Aleph Hospitality signs deal with African Hotel Development to manage 26 Onomo hotels
Portfolio includes hotels in 14 African countries
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Dubai-based white-label management firm Aleph Hospitality has signed a deal with African Hotel Development to manage 26 hotels in 14 African countries und...
Creativity, alignment and passion will unlock Africa’s vast hotel potential
Overgeneralization and focusing on challenges have limited hotel development across the continent
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Hoteliers, developers and investors must stop overgeneralizing hotel operations and ownership in Africa.
UK plan to end hotel contracts for asylum seekers presents many questions
Any new solution might end up being more expensive than the current one
If there is any subject that in the United Kingdom would set of a heated discussion in a freezer, that subject is probably immigration.
UK government to end use of hotels to house asylum seekers by 2029
Approximately 225 hotels being used by migrants, down from more than 400 in 2023
The United Kingdom government has revealed its summer Spending Review, and a notable inclusion for hoteliers is the government plans to end its subsidies to house asylum seekers in...
SM Hotels, hotel division of Filipino firm SM Prime, to open seven hotels by 2029
New hotels in The Philippines will be affiliated with Radisson Hotel Group brands
SM Hotels and Convention Corp. plans to increase its hotel room count almost 51% by 2029 through its continued partnership with Radisson Hotel Group.
UK economy hotels double down on tech, revenue management as demand tightens and costs increase
Strong partnerships required now more than ever, hoteliers say
Challenges are mounting for United Kingdom’s budget and economy hotel segment, but technology and relationships are mellowing any discomfort.
Europe, Middle East and Africa hospitality hires and promotions: Anna Darnell promoted to general manager at the Grove Hotel & Mansion
Emmanuel Blanchemanche named general manager at Zannier Bendor, opening in 2026
Read the latest roundup of hotel industry hires and promotions in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
Meghan Markle-branded hotels might be in the works
Duchess of Sussex to follow hotel-partner celebs such as Lionel Messi
The British media is going gaga with the news that Meghan Markle is open to the idea of using her name to market hotels.
5 things to know for June 6
Today’s headlines: India slashes interest rates by 50 basis points; EasyHotel CEO Malak talks Tristan Capital takeover; Starwood Capital’s Sternlicht discusses hotel industry success; US hotel stocks rebound; Electronic key-cards market to hit $12.8 billion by 2032
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EasyHotel’s Malak confident in higher hotel quality, market share growth following Tristan Capital acquisition
The budget brand is open to franchising
Karim Malak is feeling content.
5 things to know for June 5
Today’s headlines: Tristan Capital closes EasyHotel acquisition; US airlines’ checked baggage revenue soars to more than $7 billion; US bans, restricts travelers from 19 countries; US posts negative hotels metrics across the board; Ares places 11 hotels on market from £400 million Landsec deal
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