Investment in EMEA hotels fell by over 50% in 2009, according to new research from Cushman & Wakefield Hospitality. Total investment volumes totalled EUR 3.2 bn in 2009 against EUR 6.4 bn in 2008, with 50% by value in 2009 being distressed sales. The 2009 total marked an 85% fall on 2007’s record figure of EUR 19.8 bn.