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Deka Immobilien no longer wishes to discuss the 23 million euros in rent arrears owed by the (former) operator, Sircle Group – headed by Liran Wizman. This week, it introduced an unnamed, tourism-focused operator from Turkey. Wizman is nevertheless permitted to continue running the W restaurants. Deka Immobilien did not provide any explanation for this.

Expo Real is setting the course for the future. From this year onwards, Expo Real (5–7 October in Munich) is expanding its title to include the field of infrastructure: "International Trade Fair for Real Estate, Investment and Infrastructure".

In crisis-hit Germany, Serviced Apartments have for some time been losing their status as accommodation for long-term guests. Property expert Reiner Nittka sees new opportunities for this niche market: Commercial Serviced Apartments may fill gaps created by the legal regulations governing furnished accommodation.

The volume of European hotel transactions rose to 23.6 billion euros in 2025 (+4.8% vs 2024). Transaction models are now becoming more creative. The German market is at a turning point. Investment-right takes precedence over asset-light.

Which operators should we rely on in future? This is currently more important to most owners and investors than the property itself. Analyses of the German hotel investment market in the first quarter of 2026 by the industry’s major property service providers highlight uncertainties.

The debut in Apulia of the Nicolaus Group's first Raro resort, the brand-new operator LVRH, the new generation restructuring Roscioli Hotels, and UNA Italian Hospitality accepting HMAs…. News from Italy.

Investor confidence in European hotels is expected to remain high in 2026. Capital is flowing primarily into Southern Europe.

The European hotel investment market performed strongly in 2025. The total transaction volume rose by 30% to 22.6 billion euros, making it the third-highest on record.

Anyone travelling to Cannes for the MIPIM this March soon noticed: The property sector is at a turning point, and not just because of the many geopolitical tensions. Germany and the hotel asset class were viewed quite positively in this context.

European hotel values experienced the most modest increase in value in 2025 since the pandemic, although rates and occupancy increased slightly. Nevertheless, investor confidence remains robust. Two property consultancy firms with the latest figures for Europe.