Geopolitical uncertainty leads European hotel industry to rethink travel expectations
Trade wars, aggressive posturing drive the divide
BERLIN — The political rhetoric emanating from the U.S. is stirring some uncertainty abroad.
What I expect to hear at the International Hotel Investment Forum
Hospitality and geopolitical bifurcation could be the talk of Berlin conference
By my calculation, the 2025 International Hotel Investment Forum will be my 11th edition, and as I write this the weather in London is reminiscent of Berlin’s weather in mid-April ...
For those about to book: Hoteliers eye demand surge as AC/DC, Black Sabbath schedule UK shows
Legendary rock bands announce single shows in Edinburgh and Birmingham
This summer, fans of some of rock and roll's biggest names will flock to two United Kingdom cities.
Major site Indurent Park Derby drives economic growth, innovation and sustainability
Commercial Development of the Year for East Midlands
The CoStar Impact Award judges noted that Indurent Park Derby, a major project being developed by Blackstone’s industrial platform, is the commercial development that had the most ...
TotalEnergies rounds out UK renewable power-generation capacity with West Burton acquisition
Sale/Acquisition of the Year for East Midlands
In line with its development as an integrated electricity player, TotalEnergies signed an agreement with EIG, an institutional investor in the global energy sector, for the acquisi...
Bishop Auckland Retail & Leisure Park attracts top trading names
Commercial Development of the Year for the North East
This £40-million-plus Bishop Auckland Retail & Leisure Park project in Country Durham already has attracted major operators, which include The Range, Home Bargains, Puregym, Popeye...
Harworth overcomes challenging ground conditions to deliver Plot 1 at Skelton Grange
Sale /Acquisition of the Year for Yorkshire and Humberside
The Harworth Group has sold the freehold interest in the 27-acre Plot 1 development in Leeds to Microsoft for £52.9 million.
Blackstone’s BritishVolt deal paves way for employment generation
Sale of the Year for the North East
Previously owned by electric-vehicle battery business BritishVolt Properties, this 95-hectare site near Cambois, Northumberland, was acquired by Blackstone Group, from the receiver...
Charity Over The Wall finds permanent home at former Ockbrook School
Lease of the Year for the East Midlands
The former Ockbrook School, which has been vacant since it ran into financial issues in 2021, was given a new lease of life from children’s charity, Over The Wall, which agreed to ...
Konect 62 reinvigorates UK's last deep-mining coal pit
Lease of the Year for Yorkshire and Humberside
The Konect62 Distribution Park, a 136-acre site accessible from two junctions of the M62 to the east of Wakefield in Yorkshire, is being developed by Henderson Park and Cole Waterh...
Restore signs deal in largest speculative new-build in North East in past 20 years
Lease of the Year for the North East
Restore, a firm involved in records management, digitisation and secure recycling services, agreed a 15-year full repairing and insuring lease for a 84,175-square-metre, grade-A lo...
Tetley Brewery revamp brings back historic street name
Commercial Development of the Year for Yorkshire and Humberside
Leeds’ newest commercial district at Aire Park saw the opening of Building 1 and Building 3 South Brook Street, which reintroduces a historic street name to the UK's fourth-largest...
Extended Producer Responsibility: The devil is recycled in the details
Hotels and businesses increasingly responsible for disposal of own packaging
All the best ideas are simple at their core but also can devilishly complex in their detail.
As European hotel deals environment recovers, valuations rely more on location
Global trade war could drive more demand to European hotels
Regarding hotel valuations and performance and the outlook for the year ahead, Europe had a good 2024, with optimism from hoteliers largely unabated.
Electrical substation fire causes London Heathrow closure, cancellation of 1,350 flights
Several area hotels have reported a lack of power
Editor's note: This article was updated on March 24 with a statement from Arora Group Founder and Chairman Surinder Arora.
Accor's ALL is first non-US hotel loyalty program to hit 100 million members
ALL grew by 11 million members in 2024
French hotel giant Accor’s loyalty program ALL, or Accor Live Limitless, has reached its 100-millionth member, making it the fifth hotel firm to reach the milestone and first non-U...
Indian Hotels Company Limited secures 'Taj' as owned trademark
Hotel brand Taj in operation since 1903
The High Court of India has declared that Indian Hotels Company Limited brand Taj Hotels, Resorts & Palaces possesses the right to claim the name “Taj” as a company trademark, thus...
Europe, Middle East and Africa deals and developments: IHG Hotels & Resorts announces Regent-branded hotel for the Saudi Arabian Holy City of Makkah
Aleph Hospitality to open in 2026 the 121-room The Address Accra
This roundup features the latest hotel deals and developments in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
Portugal’s Martinhal family office seeks to future-proof legacy around people, ideas and citizenship
Four upscale hotels complement branded residences and an international school
Ownership of Portugal-based hotel company Martinhal Family Hotels & Resorts is focused on paving the way for the next generation.
Kuwait’s Action and Malta’s Corinthia acquire two hotels in Beverly Hills
Transaction is first fruit of December 2024 partnership
International Hospitality Investments, the Maltese parent company of Corinthia Hotels, and peer Kuwaiti investor Action Real Estate Company have acquired two boutique hotels in Bev...