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Who we are

A leading leisure hotel real estate company focused on upscale and affordable luxury resorts in Southern Europe’s most attractive destinations.

We acquire strategically located leisure hotels with upside potential stemming from underinvestment or inefficient management. Through disciplined capital allocation and active operational management, we reposition assets to unlock long-term value. Our portfolio is concentrated in prime destinations across Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece, markets defined by a resilient vacation demand.

Our model combines selective acquisitions, hotel transformation, active asset management, and disciplined capital rotation. This approach allows us to elevate asset quality and maximize operational performance, driving sustainable value creation for our shareholders, operators, and destinations.

Our History

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2015

HIP Foundation

Management of €1bn of NPLs and 19 assets owned by Banco Sabadell

2017

Blackstone

Blackstone acquires HIP

2018

HISPANIA

Hispania acquisiton. Public to Private

2020

Expansion into Greece

2020

Expansion into Portugal

2022

Expansion into Italy

2023

GIC

New investment in HIP by GIC

Blackstone acquires HIP

New investment in HIP by GIC

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Ownership Banco Sabadell

Ownership Blackstone

Ownership Blackstone & GIC

A sophisticated, integrated business model across the entire value chain

HIP operates an integrated business model across the entire hotel value chain, from acquisition to value creation.

Our operating model is built around hotel management agreements (HMAs), providing direct exposure to hotel operational performance, in line with our active management approach.

This structure gives us visibility into key metrics, supporting close alignment with leading brands and local operators to co-design strategies that optimize positioning, accelerate performance, and preserve long-term asset value.

We Acquire

We identify well-located leisure hotels across Southern Europe with clear repositioning potential and operational upside

Our acquisition focus is on under-invested or under-managed assets of relevant scale, mostly beachfront

Our ability to source opportunities is built on long-standing relationships with local owners, operators, and family businesses, a trusted network that strengthens our deal flow

We Transform

We reposition hotel assets through capital investment, conceptual redesign, and operational improvements

HIP's transformation model enhances hotel quality and competitiveness through infrastructure upgrades, food and beverage renovation, brand repositioning, and the integration of sustainability standards

Combining real estate with operational expertise, we develop modern resorts aligned with global demand trends

We Execute

Our hotels are managed by global hotel brands and operators with strong local expertise

HIP's oversight model is data-driven, monitoring critical processes including revenue management, distribution, cost structure, and quality standards

Through this active approach, we deliver strategic value to hotel operators while ensuring investment efficiency and sustainable asset returns

We Create Value

We drive the performance, competitiveness, and quality standards of well-located leisure hotel assets to deliver growth and returns

HIP's business model spans the full asset lifecycle: from identifying potential and repositioning through disciplined capital deployment, to actively managing operational performance

At maturity, we assess each asset for continued hold or divestment, maintaining a dynamic portfolio that recycles capital into new investment opportunities

Commitment

We are committed to HIP's value proposition, focused on unlocking value from undermanaged and underinvested leisure hotels. We hold ourselves accountable for our individual and team responsibilities, taking ownership of both our successes and our setbacks. We dedicate our best efforts and energy to accomplishing our goals.

Clarity

We promote clarity of thought and expression. We are transparent, communicating in an open and straightforward manner — speaking clearly and with conviction.

Passion

We enjoy what we do and the people we work with. We bring positive energy, curiosity and determination to our work. We share an inner drive that fuels our progress. We take pride in contributing to HIP's success.

Dynamism

We are a team open to innovation and change. We prioritize anticipating trends and challenges, and we embrace evolution in HIP's strategy, processes and ways of working. We are flexible and adapt easily to new environments.

A specialised team at the heart of our strategy

HIP is a founder-led company backed by an experienced, multidisciplinary team managing the full value chain, from sourcing and investment to repositioning, operations, and long-term value creation.

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Join HIP's team of professionals

Join the leading team in leisure hotel real estate. At HIP, you'll be part of a culture built on collaboration, continuous improvement, and commitment to talent.

If you're looking for a dynamic environment with real room to grow, working on high-impact projects, HIP is the place for you.

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