Sancus acquires the Rosewood Villa Magna and Bless hotels in Madrid from RLH, Archer acquires the Royal St. Honoré hotel in Paris, RTP acquires the future Travelodge Chiswick in London, Palace Resorts acquires controlling stake in Baglioni, Primestar acquires Mercure Hotel Berlin Mitte, Crest Hotels acquires Metropole Hotel & Spa in Powys, Wales.