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Italian hospitality market criticalities might be a plus for investors
The large capital companies are back
26.7.2024

The Italian hospitality real estate market has long been characterised by a strong presence of investors with value-add and opportunistic approaches. Last year, domestic owner-operators generated a strong return of transaction volumes. Now the large capital companies are back – with plenty of money in their wallets and open to all types of hotels.

12th USALI edition to track ESG criteria
12.7.2024

The new, now 12th edition of the USALI (Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry) provides more detailed standards for recording ESG-related criteria as well as other updates relevant to hotel operators.  

AccorInvest and Covivio asset swap perfect
28.6.2024

AccorInvest and the hotel REIT Covivio swap assets, as expected. The motivation: Covivio is looking for attractive value creation opportunities. AccorInvest sees better margins and is no longer exclusively tied to Accor brands. 

arcona Hotels ends insolvency
28.6.2024

Last year, the arcona hotel group slipped into insolvency. This was followed by a strict restructuring programme and a reorganisation concept that obviously convinced the creditors. 

"Green money" indispensable for climate protection
21.6.2024

The enormous efforts to protect the climate and species are increasingly focussing on the role of the global financial markets. It is becoming clear that "green money" (green loans) - i.e. sustainable investments or loans - are indispensable.

Across all regions, optimism is back in global hotel investment
Balance risk and reward
31.5.2024

The global hotel investment landscape in 2024 showcases diverse strategies and market dynamics across the regions. Everywhere, there is a dominant sense of optimism driven by "perceived" market stability and attractive investment opportunities. Global experts predicts that investment activity will pick up in the second half of 2024 across all regions. 

Difficult financing paralyses Alpine hoteliers - Restaurants are dying
A toxic mix
24.5.2024

If there is still major investment in Austria's Alpine regions, it is in holiday apartments. The hotel landscape, on the other hand, is shrinking, and the restaurant industry is even on a path towards end of life. Austria's hoteliers are in no way content with these trends. Like Falkensteiner, they are looking for alternative forms of financing and new F&B solutions.

Mega lawsuit by Adlon fund initiator Jagdfeld dismissed
17.5.2024

Almost 1 billion euros in damages were at stake. This is what real estate fund initiator Anno August Jagdfeld wanted from the Dortmund-based insurance company and major investor in Adlon Fundus Fund No. 31, Signal Iduna.

Institutional investors see good prospects for hotel investments
Don't put all your eggs in one basket
3.5.2024

The adaptability of the hotel industry was demonstrated during the crisis: Operators quickly integrated new consumer preferences, market trends and technologies. With the fundamentals looking good again, many institutional investors see this as a solid foundation for additions to their portfolios. They want to invest €10 billion in hotels over the next three years.

High, higher, highest? Salaries of hospitality CEOs
26.4.2024

The CEOs of the major hotel chains, brands and companies have jobs with a lot of responsibility and certainly work considerably more than 40 hours a week. Their salaries, which were published in the latest study, are also quite impressive.

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Financial Results

Hotels deliver solid results

Orascom (ODH) Q3 2024: The company reports improved operational and financial performance in a continued challenging environment including the ongoing conflict in Gaza, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and economic instability. The devaluation of the Egyptian Pound (EGP) has also impacted the financial results with a non-cash foreign exchange loss of CHF 40.5 Million. 

Strongest quarter in history

MHP Hotel AG Q3 2024: The operator Munich Hotel Partners reports a strong increase in revenue and further growth in the third quarter.  

Full-year guidance raised

Choice Hotels Int. Q3 2024: The company accelerated its unit growth, highlighted by a strong increase of conversion rooms. Total revenue and net income reached a quarterly record.

Number of rooms and fees increase

Marriott Q3 2024: The group reported another solid quarter with a three percent increase in global RevPAR. Group remained the standout customer segment.  

Stable bookings and capital return

Scandic Q3 2024: The interim report shows that it was a good third quarter for the Scandinavian chain, with stable bookings and capital returns to shareholders.

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