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Spanish hotel investments top it all
19.1.2024

In 2023, hotel investments in Spain reached the second-highest figure following 2018. International investors represent 75% of the investments. 

German hotel investment market in the valley of tears
12.1.2024

The German hotel investment market closed 2023 with a mere 1.5 billion euros. International property brokers issue their future forecasts at the start of the year: Hope dies last.

The property giants Covivio & AccorInvest help each other out of the crisis
The asset swap
17.11.2023

Last week, French property company Covivio and AccorInvest, originally the real estate arm of Accor, announced they have entered into exclusive negotiations to reorganize a jointly owned portfolio of hotels – without requiring new financing. The advantage: "78% of AccorInvest's portfolio will come from fully owned establishments," said Gilles Clavié, CEO of AccorInvest, comparing to 70'% today. 

Italy: High interest rates but stronger focus on loyalty and brand
Learnings from slow development
10.11.2023

Interest rates are the main topic of any hospitality investment discussion. Nevertheless, hotel groups see opportunities - by paying more attention to their loyalty programmes and HR.  

Expo Real: Hotel finance under ESG - Not yet perfect, but the right way
It's business in a smart way
13.10.2023

Mandatory ESG criteria are set to shape hotel finance in the future. However: No one knows exactly which sustainability standards have to be met, nor which certificates make sense. Calls for clarification from the EU are increasing. An Expo Real discussion at the hotel conference hit the nail on the head. 

Q3: Hotel investment market treads water
13.10.2023

A measly 541 million euros after three quarters: The German hotel investment market is not gaining momentum, especially portfolio deals remain scarce.

A&O Hostels close to sale
9.10.2023

Investor TPG is close to completing the sale of its German hostel business A&O. 

Numa Group: 59 million in fresh capital
29.9.2023

Numa Group has secured USD 59 million in growth capital under lead investor Verlinvest to expand with its digital hospitality platform.

Dorint: Partial legal success after pandemic damages
22.9.2023

The German Federal Constitutional Court must now listen to the Cologne-based Dorint Hotel Group: It has achieved a partial legal victory at the Federal Court of Justice in the fight for compensation not fully paid out as a result of the pandemic.

Changes include ESG-related criteria, services, loyalty programs, balance sheets
USALI is being updated
15.9.2023

The Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI), is  undergoing changes in response to new business practices and  technological developments, including notably the tracking of  ESG-related criteria.

Stock Exchange

Financial Results

Fee revenues grow double digit

Hilton Q2 and HY1 2024: RevPAR growth of 3.5% in the second quarter and growth through acquisitions and partnerships spread optimism.


Strategic sales and acquisitions

Hyatt Q2 2024: System-wide RevPar increased 4,7%. Hyatt Hotels Corporation sold three hotels and acquired the me and all hotels brand from Lindner Hotels.

Growing operating profit

IHG HY1 2024: The InterContinenal Hotels Group is on track with a global RevPAR increase of 3% and a 12% increase in operating profit and is convinced of the long-term growth drivers.

With Rosewood at the forefront

Arabella Hospitality SE FY 2023: The company increases its consolidated sales and continues to focus on the hotel industry.

Focus on modernisation and growth

Meininger FY 2024: Following the successful conclusion of the 2024 financial year, the company is now focusing on employee recruitment, renovation, ESG and digitalisation.

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