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It’s a tricky time for the hospitality industry, and Revo Hospitality Group, the largest hotel operator in Europe which runs more than 250 properties, has announced that more than half of its portfolio have filed for what is called ‘insolvency’.
According to a statement from the group, 125 hotels in Germany and Austria will continue to operate, but the start of this process essentially means an enormous restructure will take place, in the hopes of attracting new investment.
This can be worrying news if you have a stay booked with one of the affected properties, so below is everything you need to know about the announcement and how it might impact your trip.
Which hotels are owned by Revo Hospitality Group?
Revo Hospitality Group, which was founded in 2008 (and formerly known as the HR Group) has a hotel portfolio of 260 hotels across 146 cities in 12 different European countries, and around 8,300 employees.
It’s Europe’s largest white-label (which means third-party) hotel operator, and several of its properties sit under massive global labels like Hilton, Marriott, Accor, Wyndham, and IHG. Vagabond Club, Hyperion, and Aedenlife are also some of the group’s brands.
Why has Revo Hospitality Group filed for insolvency?
According to Hospitality Inside, a statement from Revo Hospitality Group outlines that ‘around 140 companies [within the group] have filed for insolvency under their own management at Charlottenburg District Court,’ but 125 hotels in Germany and Austria will continue to operate.
As for the reasons, the group apparently cited that the ‘economic crisis’ is the primary catalyst, and specifically that the increased costs of wages, rent, energy and food were placing strain on the business, which expanded rapidly in 2020 from 51 to 250 hotels.
What happens if you have a booking with Revo Hospitality Group?
If you have a booking with an affected Revo Hospitality Group, it may now be subject to change. According to the Independent, the company aims to honour all bookings with a departure date before the end of March 2026, but the wisest move is to check directly with the hotel you plan to stay at for the latest information on the status of your booking.
Can I get a refund for a Revo Hospitality hotel booking?
Again, it’s best to check the status of your booking directly with the hotel. However, if the property you’ve booked with remains unaffected, it’s likely the standard cancellation policies will apply.
If the hotel you’re due to stay at does close and you booked directly and paid on a credit card, this could mean you become an ‘unsecured creditor’, and are eligible either for compensation from your card provider under Section 75.
What are the top 5 hotel chains in Europe?
According to Portugal Business News, the five largest hotel chains in Europe in 2025 were Accor, Keytel, HotelREZ Hotels and Resorts, Meliá Hotels International, and RIU Hotels & Resorts.
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