Hotel investment in Europe reached €11.7 billion in the first half of the year.

During the first half of 2026, European hotel investment totaled 11.7 billion euros. This figure represents a 19.5% increase compared to the ten-year average, despite a 9.5% decline relative to the same period in 2025. The data is based on recent industry reporting regarding the sector's performance.

Separately, the Danish toy manufacturer Lego Group reported record financial results for the first half of 2026. The company achieved a net profit of 8.6 billion Danish kroner, or 1.15 billion euros, marking a 32.3% increase over the first half of the previous year.