Development

Despite this decline, the hotel pipeline remains strong with 6,500 hotels and 777,000 rooms in various planning phases.

The CBRE’s European Hotel Investor Intentions Survey 2025 reveals strong investor sentiment and strategic interest in the European hospitality sector. London continues to top the list as the most attractive investment destination.

The 2025 edition of the European Hotel Investor Compass survey by Cushman & Wakefield indicates a robust interest of investors in the European hotel sector, with Southern Europe being the most favored investment destination.

The latest Hotel Development Pipeline Report by Lagos-based W Hospitality Group reveals a record surge in hotel and resort development projects in Africa, driven predominantly by activity in Egypt and international hotel chains such as Marriott.

‘I didn’t know you could own a hotel’ is a common response to the idea of hotel ownership. For many, it seems like an unattainable goal, reserved for the lucky or well-connected. Yet, for those willing to navigate the industry or carve their own path, hotel ownership is not only possible but can also serve as a powerful means of generating wealth and uplifting communities.

This article describes the key differences in hotel profitability levels for economy and midscale extended-stay hotels based on a review of actual hotel operating statements in the United States, compiled by HVS. As developers and investors consider what kind of hotel to build, many look to HVS for help in making that decision.

Southern Europe is experiencing a boom in hotel development, with a pipeline of 1,142 hotels and 126,977 rooms. The shift in investment focus from major cities to secondary locations in Italy, Portugal, Greece, France, and Spain points towards an evolving market that offers diverse opportunities for growth and development.

Global Asset Solutions’ 2024 European Hotel Transactions report shows a thriving luxury hotel market, with five-star hotels commanding a significant price premium over four-star establishments. The study reflects a total transaction volume of €10.95 billion, with the UK, France, Spain, and Italy being the most active investment markets.

HVS discusses the main hotel transactions that took place in 2024 and looks at the trends in single-asset and portfolio transactions over the years.

Investment in Canadian hotels continued to rise in 2024 with transaction volume exceeding $2 billion – 17% above 2023 levels. Momentum was fuelled by a dynamic rotation of market players driving significant liquidity, cementing hotels as a leading alternative asset class within Canada’s commercial real estate (CRE) sector.