JP Hospitality launches lifestyle Pan Am Hotel brand to target airport accommodations
Design takes inspiration from Pan Am’s famed New York City airport hub
Vienna-based developer JP Hospitality has launched a new brand in Pan Am Hotel with a development focus on airport hotels both in Europe and internationally.
Hotel transactions climate in UK settles slightly as investors become 'dolphin-ish'
Lenders expect some form of hotel distress will emerge in upcoming years
MANCHESTER, England — It is typical during different hotel industry cycles for performance and the outlook for transactions to be described as bearish or bullish.
Europe, Middle East and Africa hospitality hires and promotions: Jochem Meijerink named hotel manager at Claridge’s in London
Louise Gillon joins London-based Puma Property Finance as director, head of hotel finance
Read the latest roundup of hotel industry hires and promotions in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
Azora acquires six hotels, operations of peer Spanish firm Medplaya
Medplaya's operating platform includes 15 hotels with all but one on Spain's Mediterranean coast
Spanish real estate investment trust Azora has finalized its acquisition of Spanish hotel operator Medplaya Hotels, along with six of its owned hotel properties, for an undisclosed...
Rising costs, global noise require 'bold' hotel strategies
Executives urge hospitality leaders to simplify vision and communicate
MANCHESTER, England — Amid market changes and geopolitical noise, hotel leaders are making bold moves to succeed and stay ahead.
Manchester’s Annual Hospitality Conference succeeds once again
Burritos and business taxes dominate networking
It was off to Manchester on Sept. 29-30 for the Annual Hospitality Conference at the Manchester Central Convention Complex.
5 things to know for Oct. 3
Today’s Headlines: Noble Investment Group adds 51 Courtyard hotels; Minor to enter Egypt with 50-hotel joint venture; Choice Hotels to add 50 hotels in France to portfolio; American Hotel & Lodging Association seeks clarity around US government shutdown; Greek island Corfu asks prime minister to suspend new short-term rental properties
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Minor Hotels to enter Egypt with scale in Sunrise joint venture
As part of deal, Minor to debut Anantara hotel brand and operate seven Nile cruise boats
Thai hotel firm Minor Hotels & Resorts has signed a long-term joint-venture agreement to enter Egypt with Hurghada-based Sunrise Resorts & Cruises.
Barceló and KanAm set up joint venture for European hotel development
Upscale hotels in northern and western Europe to be the focus
German real estate investment firm KanAm Grund Group has joined forces with Balearic Islands-based Barcelo Gestion Hotelera S.L., parent of Barceló Hotel Group, to invest in upscal...
5 things to know for Oct. 2
Today’s Headlines: Westin New York Grand Central receives $216 million refinancing package; Barceló forms investment joint venture with KanAm for midscale push; US hotels post negative metrics while Canada sees mixed results; Aman hotel to open in 2028 in Singapore’s highest tower; US government impasse continues as neither side blinks
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Despite economic and overtourism challenges, hoteliers look to tomorrow's opportunities
ITHIC speakers urge global hospitality industry to think a decade ahead
ROME — The hotel and travel industry is pushed and pulled from two sides.
5 things to know for Oct. 1
Today’s Headlines: European short-term rental bookings rose in second quarter; Aethos Hotels announces new CEO; German Civil Service Association acquires Berlin hotel for €36 million; US government begins shutdown; Philippines’ massive earthquake follows in wake of typhoons and flooding
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While hoteliers face challenges, lender interest in London and rest of UK remains high
Hotel investors still view London as a top target in Europe
MANCHESTER, England — While hotels broadly face challenges in terms of demand and increasing costs, there is significant interest from banks and other lenders to deploy their capit...
Union Investment sells Park Plaza Wallstreet Berlin Mitte hotel for €36 million
The hotel is not considered core to portfolio, seller said
The trade union German Civil Service Association acquired the 167-room Park Plaza Wallstreet Berlin Mitte from Union Investment for €36 million [$42.3 million], or approximately €2...
Despite global economic shocks, UK hotels look for ways to add value
How financial experts, hoteliers based in the UK plan to weather the cycle ahead
MANCHESTER, England — Hoteliers in the United Kingdom have plenty of things to celebrate but also plenty to worry about.
Italian hotel industry poised for more growth as travel market matures
CEOs praise extended seasonality, expanded destination offerings
ROME — If one hotel market in Europe checks all the boxes for sustained growth, at least in the short term, it might well be Italy.
Italian brewery pairs hotels and waste bread
Bolognese producer develops revolutionary ice cream cart
I have just returned from attending and moderating two sessions at the seventh edition of the Italian Hotel Investment Conference, or ITHIC, in Rome.
PPHE Hotel Group stays the course on portfolio strategy
Owner-operator considers hotels with limited-service model
Despite macroeconomic headwinds and some concern from investors and analysts, executives at Amsterdam-based PPHE Hotel Group are confident in their business strategy.
Where sustainability is still moving forward in the global hotel industry
The intersection of green initiatives and profitability is a central focus for hotel executives, investors and employees
Despite some pushback from certain parts of the world to the green agenda, the global momentum around hotel and business sustainability continues to move forward.
Europe, Middle East and Africa hotel deals and developments: Rosewood Hotels debuts in Qatar
IHG Hotels & Resorts and owner Pacini Group open the Garner Hotel Rome Aurelia
This roundup features the latest hotel deals and developments in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.