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📍 In 2023, Leonardo Hotels acquired assets totaling 585 rooms across Freiburg, Erfurt, Magdeburg, and Nuremberg, Germany. Freiburg bolsters leisure-corporate tourism, Erfurt adds a second hotel, Magdeburg taps into economic growth, and Nuremberg reaches three properties. Yoram Biton highlights this milestone, growing Leonardo's German hotels to 73. A phased renovation plan will modernize these hotels. Formerly under Steigenberger, these properties transition to Leonardo, enhancing its European reach and brand presence.

🏨 Located in Vienna's historic center, the Mandarin Oriental Vienna occupies a restored early 20th-century commercial court. The property features 86 rooms and 52 suites, plus branded residences. This launch coincides with a robust European hotel market, marked by a 6.8% RevPAR increase in September 2025. The hotel's culinary and wellness offerings, led by Executive Chef Thomas Seifried, emphasize local cuisine and comprehensive wellness. The hotel's Art Nouveau-inspired design and amenities aim to boost Vienna's luxury hospitality sector.

🌇 In 2026, The Dean will open a 92-room hotel in Berlin's Charlottenburg and a 281-room hotel in Munich, both through asset conversion. Berlin's project integrates cultural and corporate demand, while Munich targets the city’s strong weekday corporate clientele. In Miami, a 145-room hotel will debut in the vibrant creative district, marking The Dean's U.S. entry. This expansion, following LHC's acquisition of The Gates Hotel South Beach, highlights The Dean's narrative-driven design philosophy.