Developer Lordship has announced that Architekti A B.K.P.Š. has won an architectural competition for a new mixed-use building on Špitálska Street in Bratislava. The jury concluded that the studio's proposal most convincingly restores the missing section of the street frontage while respecting the architecture of the Prior department store and Hotel Kyjev complex. The competition was organised as part of Lordship's broader Arteria project, which covers the regeneration of Hotel Kyjev, surrounding residential buildings and public spaces in this part of Bratislava's city centre.

Romania recorded the largest gap in the European Union between growth in platform-based overnight stays and overall tourist accommodation in the second quarter of 2026, according to an analysis by Destination Finder using Eurostat data.

Wave Hotels, a new company within the Green House Development group, is entering the Polish hospitality market with a focus on acquiring existing hotels and resorts. The venture is led by Adam Sadowski and Andrzej Spychalski, who plan to draw on Green House Development's investment and development experience, alongside the operational expertise of group companies Green House HM and Solarento. Wave Hotels will also offer independent hotel owners professional management services, support in increasing revenue and assistance with optimising operating costs.

Hellenic Properties, a Greece-focused real estate investment and development firm, has completed €135 million in property investments over the past 24 months, bringing its total track record to €200 million across 14 projects. The milestone follows the formalisation of a strategic partnership with Vamare Investments Group, a Greek family office. The company is targeting a portfolio exceeding €500 million in Gross Development Value by 2030.

More than 90% of European investors plan to maintain or increase their capital allocation to hotel assets this year, according to CBRE's European Hotel Investor Intentions Survey 2026, conducted among more than 70 institutional and private investors between February and March 2026. Around 31% expect a significant increase, with favourable total return prospects cited as the primary driver by a third of respondents. Prague has risen in the rankings to share 7th place among Europe's most attractive cities for hotel investment, alongside Copenhagen, Rome, Geneva and Athens.

Zagreb Property Forum 2026 takes place on 17th September at the Hilton Garden Inn Zagreb, bringing together investors, developers, hoteliers and technology innovators for a full day of discussion on the state of Southeast European real estate. The event opens with a look at the region's macroeconomic backdrop, followed by a series of panels examining capital markets, hospitality investment and the growing role of technology in the sector.

Essendi has sold the Sofitel Warsaw Victoria hotel to DeSilva Group as part of an ongoing portfolio management strategy. The transaction reflects Essendi's broader repositioning towards owned hotels in the economy and midscale segments across Europe.

Hotel Erzsébet City Center Budapest has opened as Hungary's first property under the Radisson Individuals brand, marking the brand's debut in the country. The 126-room hotel is situated on Károly Street in Budapest's District V and offers guests walking access to Váci Street, the Great Market Hall, Dohány Street Synagogue, the Hungarian National Museum and the Danube Promenade. The hotel is approximately 30 minutes by car from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

Romanian entrepreneurs Dragoș and Adrian Pavăl are expanding their investment in Switzerland with the acquisition of a 6,582 sqm plot adjacent to the Waldhaus Flims Wellness Resort for CHF 4 million, according to Romanian Hospitality Newsletter.

Ádám Ambrus, Manager of Amera Grup, talked to Property Forum about the firm’s strategic expansion, including the Ibis Styles Cluj-Napoca hotel development. He discussed new industrial parks in Oradea and Arad, the rapid growth of their self-storage business, and the importance of aligning investments with infrastructure progress.