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Why would a luxury brand buy a ghost village in rural Spain? Could this be the start of a trend where ultra-luxury hotels become curated ecosystems that discerning guests can immerse themselves in during their stay?
Is investment behaviour in Italy today similar to that in Spain five years ago? International investors and asset managers see opportunities, for example, in family-run, financially weak hotels. If you want to close a deal quickly, you need a lot of local knowledge and patience – especially now, in the midst of a dynamic market.
Financing, capital and risk: These three pillars have so far made hotel projects bank-able. Now climate expertise is being added. Climate risks are increasing. As a result, value creation is changing - from short-term returns to lifecycle-oriented strategies. ROI, Return on Investment, is now RoI, Return on Impact.
Despite rising costs and narrow margins, the Alpine hotel real estate market in Austria remains stable. Nevertheless, new financing and operating models are needed.
Transaction momentum in the German hotel investment market increased in the first three quarters. Hotel market indicators are stabilising. Investors should once again have good entry opportunities.
What strategy will make hotels profitable even in times of crisis? What returns do investors expect, what rules do they use to pick out locations and properties? Answer: "The" strategy no longer exists.
Global construction activity in the commercial property market remained stable at a low level in the second quarter of 2025. User demand is rising slightly in Europe, including in the hotel sector and in Germany. However, the market is still in a period of uncertainty.
Open-Air, Serviced Apartments, branded residences and new generation hostels. These are the new frontiers of Italian hospitality real estate, defined by a world that is witnessing a growing polarization of people's wealth and an increasing segmentation of market demand. Global and national investors redirect their capital. The new word is flexibility.
The German hotel investment market has achieved a turnaround. The first half of 2025 shows positive market momentum, and the half-year transaction volume for hotel properties is significantly above the level of the past four years.
The Austrian hotel investment market continued to develop positively in the first half of 2025. Transactions in the small-scale segment dominated the market.