European hotel investment outlook 2026, Accor sellsits stake in Essendi and more...

European hotel investment outlook 2026
Friday, 10th April 2026

10 Apr 2026 : 2025 was a positive year for the European hotel investment market, with transaction activity strengthening and investor engagement broadening >>

Infinitude Hospitality signs landmark Asia-wide Memorandum of Understanding with Fauchon Hospitality.

The MOU sees the businesses set to collaborate on potential Fauchon hotel projects. IH will use its extensive network and hospitality experience to identify suitable hotel opportunities across Japan and Asia Pacific. Where there is a good fit, IH will then act as third-party operator, overseeing day-to-day hotel management >>

Bonvoy returns as partner of the Hong Kong Sevens
10 Apr 2026 : Marriott Bonvoy announced a renewed partnership with Hong Kong China Rugby (HKCR) to serve as an Official Partner of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2026, celebrating the Tournament’s 50th Anniversary >>

Accor signs a MoU on the sale of its stake in Essendi
9 Apr 2026 : Following the press releases issued on December 17, 2025, and February 19, 2026, Accor and Blackstone announce that they have signed a memorandum of understanding regarding the sale of Accor's stake in Essendi (formerly AccorInvest) >>

Meliá makes strategic debut in Tunisia with 3,000-rooms
9 Apr 2026 : The company partners with Management Hospitality Group (MHG) to drive the repositioning of the country’s hotel sector >>

Chedi enters the Maldives with boutique hotel
9 Apr 2026 : Marking a significant milestone in the brand’s global expansion, the development introduces a refined island retreat and an exclusive collection of private residences >>

Hong Kong poised to reclaim its position as a leading global tourism destination
2 Apr 2026 : Hong Kong SAR, China can re-establish itself as a go-to destination for international travellers by investing in key source markets, new WTTC research reveals >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

The New Test for Luxury Travel: Is It Worth It?
Friday, 10th April 2026

At a glance, even amid the current disruptions, the industry looks robust; hotels are full, certain sectors are posting record bookings, and demand at the high end remains strong >>

Unlocking Revenue Beyond Rooms: A Smarter Path to Hotel Profitability
For many hoteliers, the revenue conversation still starts and ends with rooms: Occupancy, ADR and RevPAR remain critical metrics, but they only tell part of the story >>

Agrobiodiversity as the Next, Next Big Thing for Regenerative Tourism
Regenerative tourism and stewardship are now mainstream; They are both buzz terms and hugely profitable ventures for those hotels and resorts that put in the blood, sweat and tears to set up the programs up properly >>

Is 'Book on ChatGPT' Hitting the Same Wall as 'Book on Google'?
Apparently, OpenAI is stepping back from handling bookings directly in ChatGPT and redirecting transactions to third-party platforms and the market reacted immediately, with OTAs gaining value, as if a threat had been lifted >>