Mergers & Acquisitions

🏨 H10 Hotels acquired the Juliana Paris, now The One Alma Paris, in the 7th arrondissement near the Eiffel Tower. The hotel offers 40 rooms and suites with luxury amenities. It features a panoramic restaurant, wellness area with a pool, sauna, hammam, gym, and treatment room. This acquisition strengthens H10's European presence, adding to properties in London, Rome, Venice, Lisbon, and Berlin.

📈 Pierre & Vacances-Center Parcs reported a slight revenue drop of 0.9% to €802.1 million in H1 2024/2025 due to a shift in school holidays. Adjusted EBITDA was -€40.3 million, but they aim for over €180 million for the year. Customer satisfaction rose across brands, with improvements of up to 6 points. The group plans to expand with six new sites in Spain and Andorra by 2025 and will open its first Scandinavian resort in Denmark on June 20, 2025.

🎪 Disneyland Paris, one of France's largest hotel parks, is transforming into a full-fledged resort. With 7 Disney-branded hotels featuring 5,700 rooms, the park boasts the third-largest hotel capacity in France within 30 minutes' reach. Over €800 million has been invested in hotel refurbishments, including the Marvel-themed New York Hotel and the princess-themed Disneyland Hotel. Future transformations include Disney Sequoia Lodge in 2026 and Disney Davy Crockett Ranch.

🏨 Marriott International has launched "Series by Marriott™," a new midscale and upscale lodging brand, in partnership with Concept Hospitality Private Limited (CHPL) in India. The brand will integrate CHPL's 84 existing and 31 upcoming properties, marking Marriott's strategic expansion into India. This brand aims to cater to value-conscious travelers, providing basic amenities and maintaining regional hotel identities, while leveraging Marriott's global standards and loyalty program. Marriott plans further expansion into regions like the US, Caribbean, and Europe.

🏠 Arc of Soma: The Lagoon Edition in Somabay, Egypt, launched its residential sales. The project offers 110 units, with one to three-bedroom options ranging from 76 to 151 sqm. Prices start at £123,606. Residents can enjoy amenities like golf, diving, and spa facilities. CEO Ibrahim El Missiri emphasizes the new standard of waterfront living. Nearby hotels include Kempinski and Sheraton.

🏰 Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa, a five-star luxury destination in Pitlochry, Scotland, joined the Elegant Hotel Collection in 2025. Built in 1892, this 42-room establishment is known for its rich history and modern elegance. As part of the Crerar Hotels Group and powered by HotelREZ, it aims to enhance its presence in the UK and USA. The hotel is celebrated for its uniqueness and commitment to authenticity, inclusivity, and sustainability.

💰 Queensgate sold Generator's European operations to Brookfield for €776 million, including 15 assets and 2,749 rooms across Europe. Queensgate retains US properties and Freehand Hotels. Alastair Thomann left Generator in January 2025 to join Brookfield-owned edyn. Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc. advised Queensgate, while Kirkland & Ellis and others advised Brookfield. Queensgate acquired Generator in 2017 for €450 million.

🏨 Atland acquired a 169-room Campanile hotel in Duisburg, Germany, leased to Louvre Hôtel Group for 15 years. This aligns with their European expansion strategy, focusing on recent assets and long-term leases. Atland manages €4.5 billion in assets and acquired Keys REIM to enhance real estate fund management. Épargne Pierre Europe's payout rate rose to 6.75% in 2024. The company aims for over 6% distribution rates and ambitious international growth, particularly in Germany.

💰 HBX Group's Half Year 2025 results (Oct 2024-Mar 31, 2025) show a 12% increase in Total Transaction Value to €3.4 billion and a 10% rise in revenue to €319 million. Adjusted EBITDA grew 14% to €159 million, with a margin of 50%. The firm raised €725 million from its February 13 IPO. Credit ratings upgraded by S&P to BB- and Moody’s to Ba3. The company signed major agreements and invested in tech, including acquiring Civitfun.