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.
HOLA interview: Jason Gold, Highgate
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HOLA interview: Jason Gold, Highgate
By Rob Schneider | April 30, 2024
Hotel Investment Today talked to Highgate’s Senior Vice President of Business Development Jason Gold about the owner-operator’s performance and growth prospects for the Caribbean and Latin America. ... Read More
Solar eclipse drove mind-blowing performances
News / North America
Solar eclipse drove mind-blowing performances
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 29, 2024
Indianapolis saw the greatest RevPAR increase (+660%) and achieved the third-highest RevPAR gain of any day since 2017.... Read More
CHRIS-HOLA recognizes leadership, dealmaking
News / Caribbean
CHRIS-HOLA recognizes leadership, dealmaking
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 29, 2024
Playa’s Wardinski honored with Lifetime Achievement Award; Westin and Wyndham take home deal awards for the Caribbean and Latin America. ... Read More
Why labor could be key to Latin American investment
News / Latin America
Why labor could be key to Latin American investment
By Rob Schneider | April 29, 2024
At the HOLA conference, hospitality executives discuss labor, investments, demand and partnerships. ... Read More
CHRIS-HOLA notebook
News / Latin America
CHRIS-HOLA notebook
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 29, 2024
Development updates from meeting with Wyndham, Hyatt and Ecuador. ... Read More
Ashford Hospitality Trust hands keys to 14 hotels to lenders
News / REITs
Ashford Hospitality Trust hands keys to 14 hotels to lenders
By Rob Schneider | April 29, 2024
It’s been a busy year for the Dallas-based REIT since it announced its desire to break pencils on 19 underperforming hotels last July. ... Read More
Latest news: Dallas still leads US pipeline; Accor adds in KSA; Travelodge owner explores sale?
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Latest news: Dallas still leads US pipeline; Accor adds in KSA; Travelodge owner explores sale?
By Rob Schneider | April 29, 2024
Breaking news about development, M&A, performance and more.... Read More
India’s hotel supply: too little, too slow
News / Asia Pacific
India’s hotel supply: too little, too slow
By Raini H.R. | April 29, 2024
The math is working great for India’s hotel performance, but not for hotel development. Accor CEO urges Indian owners to be bolder.... Read More
Hilton has grand visions for small NoMad brand
News / Brands
Hilton has grand visions for small NoMad brand
By Jerry Limone and Christina Jelski | April 26, 2024
Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta said the NoMad acquisition was a “very efficient way” to get into luxury lifestyle hotels, a sector Hilton has aimed to enter for years. ... Read More
CHRIS video: Eileen Kett, Club Med
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CHRIS video: Eileen Kett, Club Med
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 26, 2024
Hotel Investment Today talked to Club Med Senior Vice President of Development for the Americas Eileen Kett about how they continue to differentiate as all-inclusive competition grows deeper.... Read More
Latest news: Signa sells in Venice; Ault holds Midwest portfolio; extended-stay revenue down
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Signa sells in Venice; Ault holds Midwest portfolio; extended-stay revenue down
By Rob Schneider | April 26, 2024
Breaking news about development, M&A, performance and more.... Read More
Nazarian 'respects the ROI' during CHRIS interview
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Nazarian 'respects the ROI' during CHRIS interview
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 26, 2024
The sbe founder who now has superstar Marc Anthony and Wyndham as partners, talks about the further development of HQ Hotels & Residences.... Read More
Accor returns to CAC 40 with 8% revenue growth
News / C Corps
Accor returns to CAC 40 with 8% revenue growth
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 25, 2024
Paris-based giants confirms medium-term growth of 2-4% for RevPAR, 3-5% for unit growth.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Aimbridge, Hyatt, Red Roof
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Aimbridge, Hyatt, Red Roof
By Rob Schneider | April 25, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Sandals, Singerman, Accor, Remington
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Quotes of the Week: Sandals, Singerman, Accor, Remington
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | April 25, 2024
Among the more noteworthy quotes of the week was Sandals Resorts' Adam Stewart explaining why they like acquiring older properties and 'Sandal-izing' them.... Read More