Hospitality & Leisure Trend Watch
Check into our on-going series of articles on important trends and developments in the sector.

Hospitality & Leisure Trend Watch is created by lawyers from our Hospitality & Leisure practice.
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Forward Purchasing Hotels in Europe: Managing Risk in a Rebounding Market
As capital returns to the European hotel sector, forward purchase and forward funding structures are becoming increasingly common for assets still under development. In our latest article, we explore the key commercial and legal considerations for investors, including hotel opening requirements, operational transition risks, construction exposure, contractor insolvency, and structuring strategies for a recovering market.
M&A Activity Continues to Escalate in the Global Hotel Operator Sector
Global hotel brands and investors are accelerating M&A to gain scale, expand into new markets, and boost fee-based revenues. With the sector still highly fragmented, acquisitions aim to strengthen loyalty programs and drive operational efficiencies.
