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White papersBuilding hospitality ecosystems for long-term value
Hospitality investment in southern Europe has evolved far beyond the traditional model of beds and beaches. Over the past five years, the market has matured, shaped by institutional capital flows, demographic shifts, and a reimagining of what leisure real estate can offer. At Arrow, we’ve built a substantial portfolio of hospitality businesses across the region. What we see is an increasingly sophisticated investment landscape, where scale, operational capability, and ecosystem control are the foundations of long-term value creation.
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White papers2025 Global Public Real Estate Outlook Report
In last year’s outlook report, we anticipated that REITs were on the verge of takeoff in 2024. By summer, REITs hit the inflection point we were anticipating, and investor sentiment improved significantly towards the asset class. However, more cautious commentary during the Federal Reserve’s December meeting around future rate cuts led to a sharp market pullback in the final weeks of 2024. Despite this, global REITs ended the year with a mid-single-digit positive return.
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White papers2025 Global Public Real Estate Outlook Report
In last year’s outlook report, we anticipated that REITs were on the verge of takeoff in 2024. By summer, REITs hit the inflection point we were anticipating, and investor sentiment improved significantly towards the asset class. However, more cautious commentary during the Federal Reserve’s December meeting around future rate cuts led to a sharp market pullback in the final weeks of 2024. Despite this, global REITs ended the year with a mid-single-digit positive return.
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White papersHotels and offices: From operational upside to demand uncertainty in the age of AI
AI is boosting operational efficiency in hotels, while the long-term impact on office demand remains uncertain. Over time, rising productivity could support renewed interest in high-quality office space.
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Asset Manager NewsLandmark office-to-hotel conversion marks Slättö’s growth in Denmark
Slättö broadens its footprint in Denmark by acquiring a vacant and outdated office building on Halmtorvet square in central Copenhagen, to be transformed into a tech-enabled lifestyle hotel under a long-term lease with operator Bob W.
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White papersEuropean Hotel Sector: Choosing the optimal operating structure and partner
Choosing the right operating structure and partner is crucial for managing risk and maximizing returns in European hotel investments. This article explores key considerations to optimize value-added opportunities in the hospitality sector.
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Asset Manager NewsInvesco Real Estate acquires 412-bed central Berlin hotel for bespoke EUR1bn AUM institutional client from CA Immo
Invesco Real Estate, the USD85 billion global real estate investment business of Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ), has acquired the InterCity Hotel in central Berlin, a 412-room upper midscale hotel, on behalf of a German separate account client, administered by the Luxemburg fund services platform of Universal Investment Group. The hotel was sold by CA Immo.
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Asset Manager NewsSchroders Capital acquires NH Collection Milan CityLife hotel from Invesco Real Estate’s European Hotel Fund
Schroders Capital, the USD97.3 billion private markets business of Schroders, has acquired the NH Collection Milan CityLife hotel on behalf of one of its pan-European hotel funds from Invesco Real Estate, the USD 85bn global real estate investment business of Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ).
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White papers2025 European hotel market outlook
European hotels has been one of the most resilient sectors over the last two years, and we believe it will continue to present a compelling investment case, amid strong fundamentals, widening supply-demand imbalance, and a positive long-term tourism outlook. European hotels represent one of our preferred choices for 2025 alongside global data centers, logistics, and residential sectors.
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Asset Manager NewsPartners Group acquires BLUESEA Hotels, a leading hospitality platform in Spain
Partners Group, one of the largest firms in the global private markets industry, acting on behalf of its clients, has acquired a majority stake in BLUESEA Hotels (“BLUESEA” or “the Company”), a hospitality platform in Spain, in partnership with Portobello Capital, a leading independent mid-market private equity firm.
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White papersEuropean Hotel Sector: Leveraging AI and other technologies to create value
The first step in a value-added investment strategy is finding undervalued or illiquid hotels with good micro locations in attractive markets. The second is creating value through some sort of transformation—brand repositioning, a targeted capex initiative such as expansion or refurbishment or an operational change such as implementation of technology.
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White papersEuropean hotel sector: Value opportunities in lifestyle luxury
The number of high net-worth individuals around the world has grown significantly, and post-pandemic, they’re eager to travel. But the way they travel is different now. Consistent with the broader trend in travel and leisure, high net worth individuals have demonstrated a preference for authentic experiences. This has opened a new segment in the luxury hotel market: lifestyle luxury.
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White papersEuropean Hotel Sector: Choosing the optimal operating structure and partner
The profitable outcome of a hotel investment depends on many factors. Macroeconomics, market, and location determine value potential; demand-driven transformation determines realisation of that potential. But even the best-laid plans are dependent on the operating structure and partner to help manage risk and look for return opportunities.
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White papersEuropean Hotel Sector: Creating value through transformation
The first step in a value-added investment strategy is finding undervalued or illiquid hotels with good micro locations in attractive markets.
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Asset Manager NewsRedevco and SFP launch ‘Next Gen Stays’ Iberian Hotel Joint Venture with Portfolio Target of c. €300 Million
Redevco and Swiss Finance & Property Group (SFP Group) have formed an Iberian hotel Joint Venture. Following a first close, a fund managed by SFP has indirectly taken a majority stake in ‘Next Gen Stays,’ currently comprising a seed portfolio of six assets in Portugal and Spain in the Lisbon, Porto, Bilbao, Malaga and Seville. The strategy is targeting a net levered IRR of 15%+ over a five-year period and aims to build up a portfolio of around €300 million.
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Asset Manager NewsSlättö and Strawberry launch new strategic Nordic hotel chain
Slättö and Petter Stordalen’s Strawberry are unveiling a new hotel chain aimed at filling a gap in the Nordic hotel market, with a focus on strategic locations, quality and high sustainability ambitions.
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White papersEuropean Hotel Sector: 2024 Outlook
The European hotel market rebounded strongly after the COVID-19 pandemic (explore past performance in detail in our first paper in this series).
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Asset Manager NewsHotel Indigo makes its debut in Sydney
Pro-invest Group and IHG Hotels & Resorts open doors to Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point, the brand’s newest neighbourhood
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White papersThe case for European hotel sector investment: Short-term distress and strong long-term fundamentals create value opportunity
The COVID-19 pandemic dealt an unprecedented blow to the hospitality industry. Fortunately, travel has rebounded, and strong fundamentals bode well for the European hotel sector in the medium and long term.
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White papersCase study: Pro-invest Group – NABERS for Hotels
With a portfolio-wide target of 5-star NABERS Energy and Water ratings, Pro-invest Group shows how sustainable hotels can deliver a host of rewards: lower costs, greater access to finance, higher guest satisfaction and futureproofed assets among them.
