Europe

The ‘hotelification’ trend of providing greater amenities in other asset classes shows the importance of experiential offerings, says Stoneweg Group’s CEO.

The growth of leisure travel is fueling the rebound of the global hospitality sector across all segments.

Real estate equity, debt and advisory professionals have responded to the Labour Party’s landslide.

A recovery in activity levels is forming as institutional appetite turns positive during the first half of 2024, says James Jacobs, head of real assets for Lazard’s private capital advisory group.

Five executives at the California-based investment manager have assumed new roles as two other professionals have left the firm.

The asset manager raised 60% of the commitments for its latest opportunistic real estate vehicle from new investors.

The manager is set to expand the Village Hotels brand it acquired for €800m to other European markets and the US.

Portugal and other Southern European countries are ripe for a repositioning play thanks to changing market dynamics, say Arrow Global’s John Calvao, Thomas Rubi and Marten Foxon.

Operational leverage and expertise are key to maximize value creation for real estate investors, says Eurazeo’s Pierre Larivière.

The country’s biggest pension plans are undergoing significant changes that could have wider implications for their real estate investment activity.