Independent Hotel

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Hotel executive moves: Lark, Noble, Pan Pacific, Rebel
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Lark, Noble, Pan Pacific, Rebel
By Rob Schneider | February 13, 2026
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Details on Host sale; AHT closes in Houston; groundbreak in Georgia
News / Owners
Latest news: Details on Host sale; AHT closes in Houston; groundbreak in Georgia
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 13, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Davidson, Gencom, Hilton, Marriott
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Davidson, Gencom, Hilton, Marriott
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | February 12, 2026
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Davidson Hospitality's Jason Rabidoux previewing the group's plans to move deeper into luxury.... Read More
How third NYC deal came together quickly for Gencom
News / Owners
How third NYC deal came together quickly for Gencom
By Rob Schneider | February 12, 2026
Alessandro Colantonio said the owner has always coveted the New York City market, but could never get the stars to align. Now it has three deals in 16 months.... Read More
Deal activity: January 26-February 9, 2026
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: January 26-February 9, 2026
By Shawn Turner | February 12, 2026
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Northshore Development’s acquisition of the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center in Louisiana.... Read More
Latest news: Extended-stay strength; Super Bowl winner, loser; Nobu to Maldives
News / Brands
Latest news: Extended-stay strength; Super Bowl winner, loser; Nobu to Maldives
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 12, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hyatt continues asset-light path in Q4
News / C Corps
Hyatt continues asset-light path in Q4
By Rob Schneider | February 12, 2026
As part of its Q4 earnings, Hyatt reported NUG of 7.3% and another portfolio sale, this time in Spain.... Read More
Apaez named ALIS CALA award winner
News / Latin America
Apaez named ALIS CALA award winner
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 11, 2026
Lifetime Achievement award will be presented on April 28 in Miami to retired IHG leader in Latin America.... Read More
Latest news: Baccarat grows in UAE; Blackstone $3B Vegas loan; $23M Miami refi
News / Brands
Latest news: Baccarat grows in UAE; Blackstone $3B Vegas loan; $23M Miami refi
By Rob Schneider | February 11, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Leading bull Nassetta loaded with conviction
News / C Corps
Leading bull Nassetta loaded with conviction
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 11, 2026
On 4Q25 earnings call, Hilton’s president and CEO cited numerous reasons why he is confident about a strong 2026.... Read More
Download our January deals
News / Transactions Lists
Download our January deals
By Rob Schneider & Shawn Turner | February 11, 2026
Among the highlights: hotel acquisitions in Oakland, Columbus, Cancun, Lisbon and Miami.... Read More
ALIS video: First’s Ballan on deals checking boxes
News
ALIS video: First’s Ballan on deals checking boxes
By Rob Schneider | February 10, 2026
EVP of investments and capital markets for First Hospitality and First Investors talks about deal discipline and deploying their first fund.... Read More
Latest news: Nashville Edition financing; Ritz-Carlton residence develops; 2025 California deal data
News / Owners
Latest news: Nashville Edition financing; Ritz-Carlton residence develops; 2025 California deal data
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 10, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
JLL likes 2026 investment dynamics
News
JLL likes 2026 investment dynamics
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 10, 2026
JLL forecasts robust investment growth driven by strengthening debt markets, record capital availability and renewed investor confidence.... Read More
International drives Marriott’s Q4 RevPAR gains
News / C Corps
International drives Marriott’s Q4 RevPAR gains
February 10, 2026
Despite a stagnant RevPAR environment (-0.1%) in the US and Canada, international growth of 6.1% drives overall Q4 increase of 1.9%.... Read More