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Following a strong first half of the year, hotel sellers in Germany had hoped for an equally strong autumn, but the reality turned out differently. The fact that deals are not going through is hardly down to a lack of buyer interest.

Uncertainty characterised the mood of hotel sector at this year's Expo Real. But it wasn't complaining, despite the Revo shock and the rapid changes in the market brought about by new, international operators and investors. Investors have strong confidence in this asset class. The current low is a shared springboard into a new world of hospitality, which need not be worse.

Five days after the European Commission proposed rules to restrict short-term rentals, Airbnb opened a multi-billion-dollar housing fund. The short-term rental (STR) platform calls it an answer to the housing crisis, but the timing suggests another reason.

The Hilton Frankfurt Gravenbruch has now closed completely following reports of sanctions and termination plans, as well as the operator's insolvency. A court extended the freeze on the accounts this week. It remains unclear what will happen next with the Hilton Frankfurt City Centre.

It has been clear since Tuesday of this week: Approval for the sale of the Adlon failed to secure the required majority of shareholders. And, of all people, it was due to those secondary market investors to whom fund initiator Anno August Jagdfeld had promised "outstanding returns". Did they not want to sell? Or are there other reasons?

Over 4,000 investors in Fundus-Fonds 31 have voted for or against the sale of the Adlon Berlin. The result is still pending. After almost 30 years, this could mean a change of ownership. With or without the Kempinski brand? What will the price be, how high will the commissions be, and what investments are on the cards? Questions upon questions.

Transaction activity in the European hotel sector slowed in the first six months of 2026, falling 10% below the figure for the first half of 2025.

Italy sees greater alignment of interests between capital and operators, increased investment in infrastructure, and the achievement of a critical mass capable of ensuring adequate profit margins.

Whilst the majority of property companies now have mechanisms in place to quantify the costs of decarbonisation, far fewer can quantify the risk and costs of inaction. A new open-source tool is now available to address this.

International studies confirm that mixed-use neighborhoods are now regarded as one of the most effective ways of making cities more climate-resilient, economically stable and liveable. Short journeys make everyday life easier and reduce the burden on the environment.