Daan Bakkenes, Head of Hotels, Investment, Transactions & Consulting, Colliers

Since May 2021, Daan has led the implementation and management of the hotel investment segment at Colliers Austria, contributing significantly to the firm’s emergence as a leading advisor in Austria’s Hotel Real Estate and Investment sectors. During this time, Colliers successfully launched a wide range of service lines, including brokerage, operator search and selection, consulting and valuations, and property management. These strategic initiatives enabled the team to manage a diverse array of projects, from 30-room serviced apartments to luxury 200-room hotels and large-scale conference hotels with over 600 rooms. In just four years, Colliers Austria has consulted on investment volumes totaling €800 million within the country’s hospitality sector. Their consultancy has spanned operating agreement closings and crucial involvement in commercial project consulting. Additionally, the firm has conducted valuations worth approximately €2 billion in the Austrian market alone, encompassing properties ranging from 2-star and midscale hotels to the upper-upscale segment. These accomplishments underscore the team’s deep expertise and strong impact on the hospitality real estate landscape. Daan’s role has been pivotal in driving strategic planning, overseeing operations, and cultivating key relationships—elements that have been central to achieving success in this dynamic and highly competitive industry.