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Covivio Acquires Four Milan Hotels for €217 Million in Sale-and-Leaseback Deal with Invest Hospitality
15 April 2026🏨 Covivio, through Covivio Hotels, acquired four four-star hotels in Milan for €217 million. The sale-and-leaseback deal with Invest Hospitality covers 900 rooms, targeting 7% yield. The hotels are in Scalo Farini, Bicocca, Corso Buenos Aires, and Piazzale Loreto. As part of a broader Southern Europe strategy, Covivio also bought a €31.6 million Meininger hotel in Porto, set to open in 2028. With €23.7 billion in assets, Covivio focuses on Southern Europe’s hospitality market.
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LyvInn Hotels Plans 14 New Openings Across UK and Europe by 2029 Following
4 March 2026🏨 LyvInn hotels plans 14 new openings across the UK and Europe by 2029, following the success of its 164-room flagship in Frankfurt. The hotel, launched in May 2023, achieved a revenue generation index of 135 in 2025, 35% above competitors. Expansion targets include London, Dublin, Berlin, and Paris with mixed-use developments and conversions. CEO Navneet Bali highlights the brand’s hybrid model catering to flexible work and mobile lifestyles, signaling a strong growth trajectory in the hospitality sector.
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Which city comes next in MEININGER’s expansion?
9 February 2026🏨 The Liberties, Dublin, is set to welcome a MEININGER hotel in April 2028 featuring 232 rooms and 811 beds. This project aligns with Dublin’s urban regeneration efforts and MEININGER’s hybrid hotel-hostel model, which operates in 36 locations. Dublin becomes the eighth city under development in their European expansion, with a target of 50 locations. This initiative responds to the city’s high hotel occupancy and cultural appeal, enhancing accommodation diversity.
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Meininger Hotels secures first Dublin site
5 February 2026🏨 Meininger Hotels plans to open a 232-room property in Dublin’s Liberties district, next to Vicar Street and the National College of Art and Design, by April 2028. The 8,163-square-metre building will offer 811 beds to address Dublin’s accommodation undersupply, where hotel occupancy rates exceed 80%. This is part of Meininger’s growth strategy, aiming for 50 locations from their current 36. Other projects are underway in Barcelona, Madrid, and Tel Aviv.
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Extendam and Experimental strengthen their value-add strategy in Portugal
30 January 2026🏨 Extendam and Experimental, who initiated a hotel-focused fund in 2024, acquired Quinta da Comporta in Portugal’s high-end tourism region. The property, south of Lisbon, features 73 accommodations, dining areas, and a spa. By late 2026, they plan to add 16 villas. This move aligns with Portugal’s growing hotel investment appeal, with other major projects underway, such as Marugal’s collaboration with Christian Louboutin and Covivio’s Porto development.
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HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin – Week Ending 23 January 2026
27 January 2026🏨 HVS Hodges Ward Elliott completed the sale of W Hotel London, Leicester Square, UK, for a confidential sum. Grupo Hotusa acquired Grand Hotel Vienna for under €100M, €488K per room. Dubai Holding purchased Jumeirah Mallorca, Spain. Orion acquired a 72% stake in Corinthia Lisbon. Castello Sgr acquired Sicily’s Calampiso Resort, investing €100M. Fattal bought Cora Resort, Greece, from Bain Capital. Covivio plans to acquire Meininger Hotel Porto for €31.6M. CDP acquired Ibis Styles Roma Eur for €28M.
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Covivio acquires a hotel under construction in Porto, leased to Meininger
23 January 2026📅 Covivio strengthens its Southern Europe presence by acquiring a Meininger hotel in Porto, Portugal, for €31.6 million from Eiffage Immobilier. The hotel will feature 228 rooms, totaling 834 beds over 9,150 sq m. Construction begins first quarter 2026, with opening second half 2028. Meininger signs a 20-year lease for this Bonfim district hotel, near Campanhã terminal. This marks Covivio’s fourth Meininger property, joining locations in Paris, Lyon, and Munich.
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TrustYou at World Travel Market London 2025: Connecting with the Global Hospitality Community
23 December 2025📅 November 2025, London hosted the World Travel Market (WTM), a key event for the travel and hospitality industry. Thousands of professionals gathered to discuss industry trends, innovation, and technology. TrustYou participated, engaging with brands like MEININGER and Mandarin Oriental, and tech partners Apaleo and Mews. Networking included informal events and a TrustYou Happy Hour. WTM 2025 reinforced its role as a hub for the global hospitality community, with anticipation already building for WTM 2026.
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Two cities, one strategy: Meininger steps up its European expansion
16 December 2025🏨 Denmark recorded 20 million hotel overnight stays in 2024, driven by Greater Copenhagen’s international demand. MEININGER Hotels rebranded Urban House Copenhagen, a 235-room hybrid property, to MEININGER Hotel Copenhagen Vesterbro. In Madrid, MEININGER plans a 193-room hotel at Avenida del Mediterráneo 44, opening by 2027, in collaboration with BNP Paribas Real Estate and Therus Investment. Madrid sees 25 million annual overnight stays, hosting nearly 100 international events yearly, supporting MEININGER’s hybrid model.
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a&o expands in Europe through Schulz Hotels acquisition
10 December 2025🏨 a&o Hostels acquired Berlin-based Schulz Hotels in a €500-million growth strategy, including the 1,000-bed Schulz Berlin hotel. Schulz founders Nizar Rokbani, Oskar Kan, and Sascha Gechter join a&o’s management. Founded in 2000, a&o operates 30,000 beds across Europe, hosting 2.8 million guests in 2024. In H1 2025, they recorded 1.4 million guests and an occupancy rate of 73%. Proprium Capital Partners and StepStone Group sponsored this acquisition. European Hostels Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8%…
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A&O Hostels buys Berlin’s Schulz Hotels in move to expand European network
9 December 2025🏨 A&O Hostels acquired Berlin-based Schulz Hotels to expand in Europe. Schulz, founded by Nizar Rokbani, Oskar Kan, and Sascha Gechter, operates a 1,000-bed hotel in Berlin, with another site in development. A&O aims to grow, citing a projected 5.8% annual growth in the European hostel market (2025-2030). In 2024, A&O hosted 2.8 million guests with 6.2 million overnight stays, supported by €500 million invested since 2023 with StepStone Group and Proprium Capital Partners.
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Apaleo appoints new director of people and…
11 November 2025📈 Apaleo bolsters leadership with Leonie Häsler as Director of People and Culture, and Andre Klan as CFO. In 2025, they launched the Agent Hub and MCP Server, with plans for DACH, UK, and France expansion in 2026. Raised €20 million in 2024, now headquartered in central Munich. CEO Uli Pillau emphasizes leveraging Häsler’s and Klan’s SaaS and hospitality expertise for sustainable global growth.
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MEININGER: Partnership with ESN to enhance student mobility
24 July 2025📌 MEININGER Hotels partners with ESN to offer affordable lodging at 36 properties in 26 European cities for students, supporting intercultural exchange. ESN operates in 40+ countries, aiding 150,000 young people annually. MEININGER plans to expand in student hubs like Barcelona, Edinburgh, and Strasbourg. Since 1999, the hotel group aligns with Erasmus goals, which supported 5 million students since 1987. MEININGER’s hybrid model combines hotel and hostel features, appealing to young travelers.
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Meininger Hotels accelerates its growth across Europe
19 June 2025🏨 Meininger Hotels achieved over 200 million EUR in total revenue with 4.5 million overnight stays and nearly 80% occupancy. By 2025, they’ll open their first Spanish property in Barcelona and re-enter the UK market with Edinburgh. Renovations were completed in Berlin, Munich, and Paris. Digital initiatives include self-service group bookings and a fully digital check-in by 2025. Sustainability efforts include EV charging and green electricity use. Employee retention rose by 8% in 2024.
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Love at First Click: Engaging Guests With Romantic Direct Channel Promotions
23 January 2025💕 Flemings Hotels offers a Valentine’s package including breakfast, flowers, Prosecco for stays from February 13-17. Meininger Hotels entices guests with a 10% discount code and a playful “city crush” theme. Minos Palace provides a luxury Valentine’s package with suite deals, private pools, and exclusive experiences. Shivas Galaxy Hotel promotes a 50% discount and free meal upgrades for the holiday. Maison Albar Hotels attracts couples with a special Valentine’s dinner at their Odette restaurant.
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Ready, Set, Book! Black Friday Tips to Keep Hotel Guests Clicking
21 November 2024🛒 Meininger Hotels and Numa utilize creative teaser campaigns and time-sensitive deals for Black Friday to drive direct bookings. Arcotel Camino’s offer features a 20% discount, a 15% cash reward, and a distinctive price tag design. Fleming Hotels employs animated GIFs to enhance campaign engagement. Mansley Serviced Apartments extends their deals for an extra 24 hours, capitalizing on last-minute bookings. Strikethrough pricing on websites emphasizes the savings, encouraging bookings. These tactics are recommended in the Black Friday Playbook, which offers…
