Blackstone is moving forward with plans to list Hotel Investment Partners (HIP), a major operator of hotels and resorts across the Mediterranean region, on the Madrid stock exchange, according to reporting from financial publication Cinco Días. The private equity firm has been evaluating a potential sale of the company for nearly two years before settling on a public market listing as its exit strategy.
The proposed IPO is expected to value HIP at a minimum of €6 billion to €7 billion, equivalent to approximately $6.9 billion. The company operates a portfolio of 61 hotels across Mediterranean locations, positioning itself as a significant player in the European resort and hospitality sector.
The listing timeline calls for a regulatory filing with Spain’s securities regulator in early October, with the actual IPO targeted for late October or early November. The decision to pursue a Madrid listing reflects the company’s Barcelona headquarters and operational base in Spain, allowing it to tap local capital markets for the transaction.
Neither Blackstone nor Hotel Investment Partners provided official comment or statements regarding the IPO plans when contacted about the report. The transaction would represent a notable exit for the private equity firm from a substantial hospitality investment.
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