While most markets across Europe experienced a robust hotel performance recovery, the transaction activity recorded only a modest growth in 2022 hampered by the raised cost of financing, economic and geopolitical concerns. Nevertheless, nearly 800 hotels were sold in 2022 worth €18 billion, 2% more than in 2021. The UK remained the most active hotel investment market , although its lead over other markets has narrowed with the rise of France and Spain, ranked the second and third respectively.