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.
Hotel executive moves: The Lux Collective, HVMG, Peachtree
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: The Lux Collective, HVMG, Peachtree
By Rob Schneider | May 2, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
11 insightful quotes of the week: Marriott, sbe, L+R, CHTA and more
News / Insights
11 insightful quotes of the week: Marriott, sbe, L+R, CHTA and more
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | May 2, 2024
Noteworthy quotes from our stories over the past week include a consultant in India discussing how prolonged timelines must be addressed to get deals done in burgeoning India.... Read More
Latest news: Is Accor buying Habitas?; dual-brand in NOLA, W Fort Lauderdale trade
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Is Accor buying Habitas?; dual-brand in NOLA, W Fort Lauderdale trade
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 2, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
HOLA video: Cesar Chavez, FibraHotel
News / Watch Learn Videos
HOLA video: Cesar Chavez, FibraHotel
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 2, 2024
Hotel Investment Today talked to FibraHotel's Cesar Chavez about the climate for development in Mexico, where Latin America’s biggest REIT is focused more on luxury development.... Read More
US transaction volume down 23% in 1Q24
News / Mergers and Acquistions
US transaction volume down 23% in 1Q24
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 2, 2024
Total deal volume off 18% versus the previous quarter, but price per key increased 5%, according to LW Hospitality Advisors data. ... Read More
Choice relaunching brand in ‘premium value’ space
News / Franchising
Choice relaunching brand in ‘premium value’ space
By Rob Schneider | May 2, 2024
The relaunched Park Inn by Radisson conversion brand sits between economy and midscale. Choice is optimistic about its growth.... Read More
Deal activity: April 23-29, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: April 23-29, 2024
By Shawn Turner | May 2, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was the Schwartz Family Company’s acquisition of the Leura Gardens Resort in New South Wales, Australia, for $25 million.... Read More
Colorful takeaways from Marriott earnings call
News / C Corps
Colorful takeaways from Marriott earnings call
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 1, 2024
China rebound has fits and starts; group business continues to drive performance; interest rate uncertainty has less of an impact; strong dollar bodes well for international markets.... Read More
Confidence translates to 7.5% supply growth in India
News / Owners
Confidence translates to 7.5% supply growth in India
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 1, 2024
Consultancy Hotelivate analyzes development and performance data, and sends a bit of a warning about expansion.... Read More
HOLA interview: Andro Nodarse-Leon, LionGrove
News / Watch Learn Videos
HOLA interview: Andro Nodarse-Leon, LionGrove
By Rob Schneider | May 1, 2024
Hotel Investment Today talked to LionGrove’s Founder and CEO about performance in Latin America and the investor’s plans for growth in the region. ... Read More
Why the US pipeline is still surging
News
Why the US pipeline is still surging
By Rob Schneider | May 1, 2024
The latest data from Lodging Econometrics reveals record highs in projects and rooms for the U.S. pipeline through the first quarter.... Read More
How private can lead public in Caribbean partnerships
News / Caribbean
How private can lead public in Caribbean partnerships
By Rob Schneider | May 1, 2024
Leaders at the Caribbean Hotel Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS) discuss public-private partnerships, luxury and why investment in the region is so unique.... Read More
Latest news: Kimpton's new market; another Vegas giant?; Whitbread converts restaurants
News / Brands
Latest news: Kimpton's new market; another Vegas giant?; Whitbread converts restaurants
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 1, 2024
Breaking news about development, M&A, data and more.... Read More
Asia Pac rebound highlights Marriott’s earnings
News / C Corps
Asia Pac rebound highlights Marriott’s earnings
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 1, 2024
Excluding China, Marriott grew RevPAR by 17% in Asia Pacific during the first quarter; the company also highlighted continued strength in group business. ... Read More
Latest news: Gencom refi in Bermuda; record pipeline in Canada; Yotel deal in Tokyo
News / Brands
Latest news: Gencom refi in Bermuda; record pipeline in Canada; Yotel deal in Tokyo
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 30, 2024
Breaking news about development, M&A, conversions, data and more.... Read More