Sergey Vakhnenko
Hotel Investment Advisor | Hospitality Real Estate Expert | Off-Market Transactions
- 20+ Years Experience
- 500M+ € Hospitality & Real Estate Exposure
- DACH & European Markets
- Off-Market Hotel Transactions
- Wellness & Longevity Hospitality
- Senior Living & Healthcare Projects
For more than 20 years, Sergey Vakhnenko has been advising hotel owners, investors and developers in the hospitality real estate sector across Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the wider European market.
Throughout his career, he has built a unique network of relationships with hotel owners, operators, family offices, private investors and institutional investment groups from Western Europe, Eastern Europe and Asia. These long-term relationships form the foundation of a highly specialized off-market hotel transaction platform that allows buyers and sellers to connect discreetly and efficiently.
Unlike traditional hotel brokerage, where properties are publicly marketed, many transactions managed by Sergey are conducted confidentially and directly between selected parties. This approach protects the interests of hotel owners, preserves operational stability and ensures access to qualified investors with a genuine acquisition mandate.
Trusted Partner for Hotel Owners and Investors
Over the years, Sergey has been involved in numerous transactions involving:
- City Hotels
- Business Hotels
- Boutique Hotels
- Resort Hotels
- Wellness & Spa Hotels
- Hospitality Development Projects
- Mixed-Use Hospitality Concepts
His expertise extends beyond the transaction itself. He understands the operational, financial and strategic factors that determine the long-term success of hospitality assets and works closely with owners, investors and operators throughout the entire process.
Off-Market Hotel Transactions
One of Sergey’s key strengths is the ability to facilitate discreet hotel transactions outside the public market.
Many hotel owners prefer not to advertise a potential sale due to concerns regarding employees, operators, guests, competitors or financing partners.
Through years of relationship-building, Sergey has established a seamless off-market process that connects selected hotel owners directly with qualified investors, family offices and hospitality groups across Europe and Asia.
This approach often results in faster decision-making, greater confidentiality and more efficient transactions.
Wellness & Longevity Hospitality
As the hospitality industry evolves, Sergey has become increasingly involved in wellness-oriented and longevity-focused hotel concepts.
He has participated in projects involving the repositioning of traditional countryside hotels, resorts and hospitality assets into modern wellness destinations designed around:
- Preventive Health
- Wellness & Recovery
- Healthy Aging
- Medical Wellness
- Longevity Programs
- Holistic Guest Experiences
He believes that the future of hospitality lies at the intersection of real estate, healthcare, wellness and lifestyle.
Senior Living & Healthcare Real Estate
Beyond hotels, Sergey has also been involved in the development of senior living and elderly care projects.
His experience covers the full development cycle, including:
- Site Identification and Acquisition
- Market Research and Feasibility Studies
- Concept Development
- Operator Search and Selection
- Investor Sourcing
- Strategic Partnerships
- Project Structuring
This combination of hospitality and healthcare real estate expertise provides a unique perspective on one of the fastest-growing sectors in Europe.
International Reach. Local Expertise.
Today, Sergey Vakhnenko works with hotel owners, investors, developers, operators and family offices across Europe and Asia.
His mission is simple: To connect the right people, structure the right opportunities and create long-term value through trust, discretion and deep market knowledge.
Whether advising on an off-market hotel transaction, a wellness hospitality concept or a senior living development, Sergey brings more than two decades of experience, an extensive international network and a practical understanding of how successful hospitality investments are created.
