Tag: hotel investment
Hotel investment in Spain: military authorization requirement
Anyone wishing to purchase a hotel, hotel asset, or plot of land in Spain for use in a tourism project will have first studied the feasibility of the investment and reviewed the property from both a technical and a legal standpoint. If the potential buyer or investor is also a foreign national, it should be […]
What non-European investors in the Spanish hotel sector need to know regarding foreign direct investment (FDI) control in Spain
During 2025 hotel investment in Spain broke a record by going above €4 billion (+ 21% higher compared to 2024). The investor profile encompasses hotel groups, family offices, private investors, funds and investment firms. Although home investors took center stage once again, international capital also played an important role, predominantly European investors, although capital from […]
Money laundering in Mexico: a new risk focus for hotel investment
In 2026, Mexico’s hotel sector will face intensified anti–money laundering and counter‑terrorist financing (AML/CFT) expectations. The authorities will concentrate supervision on vulnerable activities such as real estate development and leasing, as well as intercompany lending, demanding effective and auditable controls. This will require hotels and chains to strengthen the real‑world effectiveness of their compliance programs. […]