Why empty offices are Europe’s next hospitality goldmine
Olaf Gröger, director at Hyphen, explores why office-to-hotel conversions are becoming Europe’s next hospitality opportunity.
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Hotel investment in Spain hits €2.46bn by June, up 26.5%
Investment in Spain's hotel sector continues to accelerate. During the first six months of 2026, 88 hotel assets and more than 12,000 rooms changed hands, pushing total investment to €2.46 billion, according to Colliers…
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Hotel franchising emerges as a key growth strategy in Africa
Africa’s hotel industry is entering a new phase of expansion, with international brands and local owners increasingly turning to hotel franchising to meet rising demand, improve operational efficiency and accelerate growth across key markets…
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Seibu Prince Hotels and Resorts gears up for global expansion
Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide Inc, Japan’s largest hotel chain, is on a mission to bring “omotenashi” – Japanese service from the heart – to the rest of the world under a new global identity.
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The mysterious Greek island with no tourists, no hotels and a €247,000 price tag
Greece has always been a hotspot for travellers from across the globe. But in recent years, some of its most beautiful islands have become victims of their own success…
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Fusion Hotel Group acquired by SC Capital Partners
Fusion Hotel Group is acquired by founder of SC Capital Partners and eyes creation of a Pan-Asia Hospitality Management platform.
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‘One million a room’: Luxury Barossa hotel plan slugged with massive cost hike
Construction costs for a controversial 12-storey Barossa hotel dubbed “The Slug” have nearly doubled, as the wine mogul behind the plan ‘temporarily’ closes a cafe and cellar door.
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Africa’s hotel development pipeline reaches record high as East Africa leads construction activity
Africa’s hotel pipeline has reached 123,846 rooms across 675 projects, according to W Hospitality Group. While North Africa dominates volume, East Africa shows the highest proportion of projects currently under construction…
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Supply-side opportunities turn spotlight on Europe
Europe’s environment of constrained supply could present further opportunities for hospitality investors this year, according to sector experts.
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Hospitality investors need to target wealthier travellers to protect against volatile market
The luxury and Middle Eastern markets are two of the key opportunities for the hospitality industry in an increasingly uncertain world.
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Foreign investors flock to buy Thai hotels, with 2026 set to surpass THB12 billion
Foreign investors are driving the Thai hotel market, with 2026 set to see transactions exceed 12 billion baht, focusing on prime locations in Bangkok and Phuket.
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The Latest Way to Create an Isolated Retreat: Buy a Whole Village
Wealthy buyers and tourism entrepreneurs are acquiring abandoned European villages — school, church and bar included.
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How the UK Building Safety Act is reshaping hotel development
The UK Building Safety Act was introduced in 2022 to enhance building safety regulation in response to the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy. Although widely supported, it has resulted in higher costs and longer timescales…
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2025 wrapped: The defining moments for the region’s biggest hotel groups
As the year draws to a close, we reflect on the year that’s been. The Middle East hotel construction pipeline reached a new all-time high, with 650 projects reported at the close of Q2. Predictions were made about the growth of the MENA hospitality…
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How to claim the crown at the branded resi ball
From a lesser-known and even lesser-discussed product a few years ago to the belle of the ball, the branded residences segment continues to thrive as developers, investors and operators clamour to get an invite to the party…
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How infrastructure investment boosted tourism in these two countries
Hotels don’t exist in a vacuum. You’d need to be an investor with very deep pockets to not only build the property but also the required travel infrastructure to bring people to and from the destination…
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Investors return to German hotels, but risks remain
Germany is seeing renewed interest from hotel investors in 2025, with transaction volumes climbing and confidence returning in core city markets.
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Cuba's tourism shift: international chains to lease state hotels
For Cuba's tourism sector, which has been struggling recently, a significant shift is underway: the government has approved a new policy that allows international hotel chains to lease properties owned by the state…
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