HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin – Week Ending 23 January 2026

As exclusive agent, HVS Hodges Ward Elliott is pleased to have successfully completed the sale of the W London Leicester Square in the UK on behalf of a private Middle Eastern investor. The price, as well as the identity of the purchaser, are confidential. The freehold property occupies a prime island site on Leicester Square in London’s West End. Completed in 2011, the scheme comprises the 192 room W Hotel, 11 duplex residences and a 3,228 sqm retail unit occupied by M&M’s. The hotel also features a restaurant and bar, two meeting rooms, a screening room and a spa, as well as an additional restaurant let to Burger & Lobster.

Mark Owens on Colliers International and the New Economics of Hotel Deals

Colliers International is a global real estate services firm, but in hospitality it increasingly functions as a strategic translator between owners, lenders, and shifting traveller demand. In this Brand Insiders conversation, Mark Owens, Hospitality Practice Group Leader and Vice Chairman at Colliers International, explains how the firm “span[s] the gamut” of hotel advisory, from investment sales and debt restructuring to joint venture equity and consulting. Across the discussion, Owens connects capital markets realities with an industry that is still being reshaped by experiential demand, new destination discovery, and the economics of delivering differentiated stays.

Hotel Owners at an AI Crossroads as Confidence and Growth Plans Hold Firm, Wyndham Owner Trends Report Finds

Artificial intelligence has rapidly shifted from an emerging concept to a business imperative for hotel owners—and now the focus is on adopting AI at scale. Findings from Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ newly released, second-annual, Owner Trends Report show the industry has reached an AI inflection point: hotel owners and developers are embracing AI but are increasingly in need of greater guidance on how to convert early adoption into long-term returns.

Investment Program and Market Trends Are on the Agenda at the High-level 2026 Executive Vendor Summit, From HFTP and Hospitality Upgrade

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and Hospitality Upgrade are pleased to announce that program planning for the upcoming Executive Vendor Summit (EVS) has begun and the opportunity for hospitality vendor executives to register their interest is now available. This exclusive event, designed specifically for C-level vendor executives within the hospitality technology sector, will take place at the historic Hilton Fort Worth. Industry leaders are invited for this unique occasion to shape the future of hospitality technology in an intimate, high-level setting.

Inn-Flow Expands Executive Leadership Team with Key Product and Customer Experience Appointments

Inn-Flow, the leading all-in-one back-office platform built for hotels, today announced the addition of two seasoned technology leaders to its executive leadership team. As part of a strategic growth initiative, Lee Bridges has been appointed Chief Product Officer, and Daniel Scagnelli joins the company as Senior Vice President of Customer Experience. These key leadership appointments reflect the company’s continued commitment to investment in product innovation, customer value and scalable growth, as it accelerates momentum across the hospitality industry in 2026.

Turneo Launches Neo: The AI Agent Platform Built Exclusively for Hotels

Turneo, the leading hospitality technology platform, today announced the launch of Neo (neo.turneo.com), an AI agent platform built specifically for hotels. With AI transforming a number of industries, hospitality is still seen as being left behind. Current solutions can’t handle the real-world complexity of hotels, leading to guest frustration and operational issues.

Madrid prepares for its most anticipated debut: Nômade Temple Madrid Opens Spring 2026

Officially opening its doors in late March 2026, Nômade Temple Madrid marks the Nômade brand’s first European opening, bringing its philosophy of celebratory healing, cultural immersion, and shared experience to the heart of the Spanish capital. Following its two established properties in Tulum and Holbox, Nômade Temple Madrid represents a significant new chapter for the brand, one that redefines experiential luxury within an urban context.