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Immediately after the end of the winter season, Alpin Family GmbH went to the insolvency court on 30 April 2025. This is not an isolated case. Is the Austrian hotel industry facing a wave of bankruptcies? The obligation to repay outstanding Covid-19 economic aid in the current year is not making things easier.
Marriott International has shaken up the hospitality industry with its recent acquisition of Dutch hotel brand citizenM. The 355-million-dollar deal, with a potential 110 million in performance-based earn-outs, gives Marriott a majority stake in the disruptive brand. It also means Marriott finally has a credible answer to rivals in the lifestyle space.
With the sale of its hospitality solutions business this week, the parent company Sabre Corporations is repaying its debts. It will receive USD 1.1 billion in cash from the new owner.
New rules, new technologies: What will payment look like in the future and what opportunities will open up for business and consumers? A study provides some insight.
Last year marked a turning point for the European hotel investment market with transaction volume surging 62% year-on-year, the highest level recorded since 2019.
Hotel deals continue to pick up, the financial market is on the move. Nevertheless, hotel finance in Germany remains difficult, while neighbouring countries are offering yields of 7%. Leading figures from Art-Invest, BNP Paribas and Union Investment as well as consultants comment on the mixed European situation.
Besides the laudable desire to promote clean air, biodiversity, transparent governance and staff, it should be clear to hoteliers to comply with ESG standards to minimise operational risks. It's mandatory now.
Eight funds managing 26 billion euros in assets, this is PAI Partners (PAI), the new 80 percent owner of Motel One. Following this week's "Breaking News", hospitalityInside did some research.
The news broke this morning via financial media: Motel One founder Dieter Müller is selling a majority stake in his company to the French private equity group PAI Partners. The European financial investor is taking over 80% of the operating business of the Munich hotel chain, as the two companies announced. hospitalityInside spoke spontaneously with Dieter Müller.
Hotels are the second main target for real estate investors in Italy. Owner-operators and family offices invested most into this segment. For 2025, prospects are still positive.
