US private equity firm KSL Capital is reported to be buying Sunce Hotels, a portfolio of 13 resort properties across Croatia, from local entrepreneur Jako Andabak. The transaction includes 12 hotels managed under the Bluesun Hotels & Resorts brand, the TUI Blue Jadran hotel (held under a joint venture) and a campsite. The majority of the hotels are located in Croatia´s Dalmatian coast, with KSL´s local operating partner, Valamar Hotels, continuing to manage the hotels post-acquisition.
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