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Turning point for European hotel transactions
28.3.2025

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 finance remains most difficult in Germany
Tense or relaxed
21.3.2025

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.

Risk control drives ESG reporting
14.3.2025

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.

Who is PAI, the new owner of Motel One?
7.3.2025

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.

First comments from Chairman Dieter Müller
Motel One sells 80% to PAI
3.3.2025

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.

Italy: Hotels the second most sought-after class
21.2.2025

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.

RICS analyses see rays of hope in the real estate and construction sector
No all-clear for Europe yet
21.2.2025

Current trends in the global real estate and construction sector still leave little room for optimism. However, a closer analysis reveals differences. For alternative asset classes, including hotels, the expectations of experts worldwide are already more positive again.

BREAKING NEWS: IHG acquires Ruby Hotels
18.2.2025

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) has acquired from Ruby SARL the RubyTM brand and related intellectual property for initial purchase consideration of €110.5m (~$116m). This was reported by IHG at 8.30 a.m. (CET).

Loisium Wine & Spa Hotels start crowd investing
31.1.2025

The Austrian Loisium Group is injecting new momentum into its expansion plans with a crowd-investing campaign. Investors, wine and food lovers can now invest directly in the wine hotels.

US banks' withdrawal from UN Climate Alliance shakes Green Financing
Chain reaction impacting Europe
31.1.2025

Following Donald Trump's election victory in November, several major US financial institutions have reconsidered their environmental commitments. In recent weeks, nearly all leading American banks have withdrawn from the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), a UN-backed initiative promoting "Green Financing". Their decision highlights a growing divide between American and European financial institutions.

Stock Exchange

Financial Results

Twelve quarters of record performance

IHCL Q4 2024 and FY 2025: The Indian Hotels Company Limited announces an impressive RevPAR growth für FY 2025 and proposes a dividend at 20% of consolidated profit after tax.

Despite losses: Five-Year Plan on track

Whitbread/Premier Inn FY 2025: Premier Inn saw a softer UK market demand and a strong growth in Germany. The five-year plan should achieve the expected profit by FY30.

A solid start to the new year

Wyndham Q1 2025: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts reports a strong system growth in the results for the three months ending March 31, 2025, as well as record first-quarter openings and continued expansion.

Motel One Group on course for billions

Motel One Group FY 2024: Motel One Group sets a strong example in a challenging market environment with revenue growth of 15% to EUR 980 million in financial year 2024. 

Moderate RevPAR increase

Hilton Q1 2025: Even with weaker macroeconomic conditions the management remains optimistic about Hilton’s growth opportunities.

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