Independent Hotel

Stay updated with the latest trends and developments in the independants hotel segment through Hotel Investment Today's dedicated section. Our coverage includes market forecasts, financing news, strategic growth opportunities, and more that impact this hotel segment.

News / Brands

Inside Choice’s push into upscale

By Rob Schneider | June 5, 2024

Fresh off a failed M&A play, the hotel company is using a previous acquisition to fuel an expanded push into the upscale category and beyond.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Latest news: Conrad sells in Seoul; Blackstone pursues Village Hotels; Reverb for Scottsdale

By Rob Schneider | June 5, 2024

Breaking news about deals, development, data from Marriott, Archipelago, Four Seasons, Hyatt, IHG and more.... Read More

News / Owners

Full-service projects rebound, dominate global pipeline

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 5, 2024

Lodging Econometrics’ 1Q24 report shows a 6% increase in projects, 3% increase in rooms, year-over-year. ... Read More

News / Asset Management

CEOs debate potential of AI

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 5, 2024

At an NYU conference CEO panel, opinions varied on how AI can be used today in the back- and front-of-house. Plus, takeaways on trending topics.... Read More

News / Brands

Where Sonesta thinks future growth will come from

By Rob Schneider | June 4, 2024

Whether it be third-party management, international expansion or M&A, the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. has many options.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Latest news: Ashford Hospitality Trust sells two; Raines adds 16 in Texas; Pendry expands in Mexico

By Rob Schneider | June 4, 2024

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News

‘Bill Gates got it dead wrong’

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 3, 2024

Despite some near-term headwinds, industry leaders feel good about their prospects as investors gather in New York City for the NYU investment conference.... Read More

News / Brands

Hilton doubling lifestyle portfolio in next four years

By Rob Schneider | June 3, 2024

Hilton doubling lifestyle portfolio in next four years false Hilton doubling lifestyle portfolio in next four years The company is growing organically and through M&A with recent acquisitions of the Graduate and NoMad brands. It’s also adding a global lifestyle president. The company is growi... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Marriott adds 3 luxury properties; Whitbread expands in Ireland; Aman adding Janu to UAE

By Rob Schneider | June 3, 2024

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News

STR, Tourism Economics downgrade hotel forecast

By Rob Schneider | June 3, 2024

Earlier, more robust projections for ADR and RevPAR have been adjusted to reflect a “bifurcation” in hotel performance as demand lowers for lower-priced hotels.... Read More

News / Financing

Exclusive: Smith Hill, Bain Capital close $111M in financing for 4 hotels

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | June 3, 2024

The JV is financing a first mortgage for a 954-key portfolio of Marriott and Hilton properties in Arizona, California, Georgia and New Jersey.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Latest news: Chatham buys in Phoenix; Crescent grows in Vegas; Leonardo grows in UK

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 31, 2024

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Cross-border investment surging: JLL

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 31, 2024

Cross-border investment surging: JLL false Look for family offices from across Asia, private equity groups from the U.S., and Sovereign Wealth Funds from the Middle East to be increasingly acquisitive. Brought to you by 52813 0 74 News Global cr... Read More