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Real estate   |   5 August, 2026 at 4:36 PM

Mercure opens first hotel in Oradea, Romania

Mercure Hotels & Resorts has opened the Mercure Oradea, its first property in the city. The 90-room hotel is situated in the western part of Oradea, providing access to the historic city centre, the Oradea Arena and the city's main business districts. The project was developed with a €15 million investment under a franchise agreement with local partner Grand Hotel West, a company with a background in hospitality and restaurant services in the city. The hotel is operated by Spark Hospitality, a hotel management company active in Romania and international markets, specialising in lifestyle hotels and resorts.

Real estate   |   26 February, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Romanian hotel industry hits record stays in 2025

Romania's hospitality industry recorded the highest number of hotel nights in three decades during 2025, according to Colliers' annual report. Despite a challenging economic backdrop in H2 2025, interest in Romanian travel remained strong, particularly among foreign tourists who generated nearly 5 million overnight stays.

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