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Investors continue to see value in real estate across many parts of Europe. However, return expectations are being scaled down, and the importance of active asset management...

2016 saw the completion of two of the sectors largest megadeals that were announced at the end of 2015: Marriott International’s acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts was completed in September 2016...

European hotel deal activity reduced by nearly 10% to c. €19bn in 2016 — still the second highest level ever recorded. The UK’s share of total transaction volume fell from c. 60% in 2015 to only 25% in 2016...

Almost all the cities are expected to see growth in 2017 and 2018. Strong demand has propelled some cities into the spotlight yet again while others have moved up or down the growth rankings....

Amsterdam had another good year in 2016. Supply is still increasing, but the enforcement of official curbs on hotel development should help limit growth and help lift existing hotel performance further....

A number of big European apparel retailers are struggling to maintain growth amid heightened competition. Marks & Spencer, Esprit and Benetton are among the names trying to recapture the attention of shoppers...

After falling to below 30 $ a barrel — lows not seen for over a decade — in January last year, oil prices have been back on the rise, almost doubling to around $52 a barrel by December....

Budapest is increasingly finding its way onto tourist itineraries, bringing robust growth for hoteliers. The industry has a positive outlook as upcoming mega-events and the government’s targeted tourism develop...

Eurozone economic sentiment rose in October for the fifth consecutive month to reach its highest level since the start of 2001, showing almost no impact from the Catalan crisis, according to European Commission...

As the Spanish economy is expected to continue its recovery and Madrid gains further competitiveness as a major business centre, expectations for the hotel market remain favorable....

Take a look at our selection of Drink / Beverage Trade Shows, Conferences and Festivals taking place around the World over the next twelve months. We hope you might find something interesting for you....

Take a look at our selection of Footwear Trade Shows over the first part of 2018. We hope you might find something interesting for you....

London saw RevPAR declines in nine months in 2016 but latterly saw a dramatic rally which has continued into 2017. Positive economic growth and the weak pound should help boost travel demand and we forecast...

Italy hosts a startling number of fashion related shows, events and trade fairs. A lively competition between Milan, Florence and Rome seems to stretch the biannual ritual of fashion week to last almost...

Germany is a leading country in the fashion industry, along with France, Italy, the United States, the UK and Japan. German fashion is known for its elegant lines, unconventional young designs, and manufacturer...

The history of Spanish fashion is strewn with great names, all of whom have contributed to Spain’s role as a venue for international fashion shows featuring quality creations of the highest quality and...

For decades, UK has been known for supporting designers not only British talent, but has become a platform for international labels. Official runway shows, showroom space, exhibitions and trade shows are just...

Paris is regarded as the world fashion capital, and spread throughout the city are many fashion boutiques. Most of the major French fashion brands, such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Lacroix...

China’s Fosun International has reportedly prevailed in an auction for French fashion house Lanvin, outbidding Qatar-based investment fund Mayhoola, which controls Italy’s Valentino and Balmain....

The global travel industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the world. In 2017 $1,700 billion was spent in reservations. Without doubt this growth is fostered through the coming together of industry...

Trade shows for machinery and plant are at the top of the list in international expo portfolios. In all industrial branches, production and processing is based upon automated systems and equipment, and the glob...

Spain on Tuesday approved a year-long extension, until the end of 2022, to restrictions on foreign takeovers of Spanish companies it regards as strategic....