BTG Pactual, a prominent Brazilian investment bank, has made a significant move in the hospitality sector. The bank has received preliminary approval from Brazil’s antitrust regulator to acquire 18 hotels from AccorInvest. This deal, valued at R$1.7 billion ($303.57 million), marks a major expansion for BTG Pactual in the Brazilian hotel market. The acquisition encompasses […]
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