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.
Hays exiting at Ashford Hospitality Trust
News / REITs
Hays exiting at Ashford Hospitality Trust
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 19, 2024
New CEO Stephen Zsigray comes from inside as the struggling REIT continues to sell assets and refinance debt.... Read More
MCR, BLT close on $632M refinance for 53-hotel portfolio
News / Financing
MCR, BLT close on $632M refinance for 53-hotel portfolio
By Rob Schneider | April 19, 2024
The refinance was securitized as a SASB CMSB transaction for the 53 hotels, which were valued at $960 million.... Read More
Latest news: Travelodge acquires in Spain; 50th Fairfield in China; Nammos’ debut property
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Travelodge acquires in Spain; 50th Fairfield in China; Nammos’ debut property
By Rob Schneider | April 19, 2024
Latest news: Travelodge acquires in Spain; 50th Fairfield in China; Nammos’ debut property false Latest news: Travelodge acquires in Spain; 50th Fairfield in China; Nammos’ debut property Breaking news about development, M&A and management, including Accor, Maya Hotels, Cycas Hospitality, Remington,... Read More
Driftwood Capital’s approach to acquisitions
News / Owners
Driftwood Capital’s approach to acquisitions
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 19, 2024
The father-son team said the current environment is ripe for increased M&A, but they will be picky about dealmaking and even consider tertiary markets if there is strong growth potential.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: DiamondRock, Waldorf Astoria NYC, Davidson Hospitality
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: DiamondRock, Waldorf Astoria NYC, Davidson Hospitality
By Rob Schneider | April 18, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Pandox closes in Montreal; Hyatt debuts Caption in APAC; US performance up
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Pandox closes in Montreal; Hyatt debuts Caption in APAC; US performance up
By Rob Schneider | April 18, 2024
Breaking news about development, M&A and management, including IHG, MCR, Hilton, Las Vegas Sands and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Access Point Financial, HAMA, Driftwood Capital
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Access Point Financial, HAMA, Driftwood Capital
April 18, 2024
Among our top quotes from the past week is HAMA President Sarah Gulla talking about the association's take on performance for the rest of 2024. ... Read More
Deal activity: April 9-17, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: April 9-17, 2024
By Shawn Turner | April 18, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Sunstone Hotel Investors’ acquisition of the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk from Hyatt Hotels.... Read More
Driftwood Capital plays its best hands
News / Owners
Driftwood Capital plays its best hands
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 17, 2024
White knight investments, lending drive business, even as the Miami-based real estate firm has $800 million in new development in the works. ... Read More
Latest news: HMI, Marriott partner in Japan; Hilton adds in Mexico; Choice doubles in France
News / Brands
Latest news: HMI, Marriott partner in Japan; Hilton adds in Mexico; Choice doubles in France
By Rob Schneider | April 17, 2024
Latest news: HMI to rebrand 7 in Japan to Marriott; Hilton adds in Mexico; Choice doubles in France false Latest news: HMI to rebrand 7 in Japan to Marriott; Hilton adds in Mexico; Choice doubles in France Breaking news about development, M&A and management, including DelMonte, Hyatt, Palladium, RBH... Read More
Why Taylor Swift’s tour could be even bigger for European hotels
News
Why Taylor Swift’s tour could be even bigger for European hotels
By Rob Schneider | April 17, 2024
A report from Lighthouse takes a deep dive into the surging hotel rates at each spot in the tour and explains why some markets have triple-digital increases while others don’t.... Read More
Why 2023 was a banner year for Japanese hotels
News
Why 2023 was a banner year for Japanese hotels
By Rob Schneider | April 16, 2024
CBRE research shows foreign travelers continue to surge into the country, as does foreign investment in the hospitality sector.... Read More
Latest news: Blackstone explores Motel 6 sale; US construction up; historic casino deal in Virginia
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Blackstone explores Motel 6 sale; US construction up; historic casino deal in Virginia
By Rob Schneider | April 16, 2024
Latest news: Blackstone explores sale of Motel 6; US hotel construction up; historic casino deal in Va. false Latest news: Blackstone explores sale of Motel 6 brand; US hotel construction up; historic casino deal in Virginia Breaking news about development, M&A and management, including Hyatt, IHG,... Read More
Partners Group acquires minority stake in Trinity Investments
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Partners Group acquires minority stake in Trinity Investments
By Rob Schneider | April 15, 2024
The Swiss PE firm is targeting an initial $500 million investment with Trinity with an opportunity to commit further capital in future hospitality deals.... Read More
Pipeline down globally, except in Americas
News
Pipeline down globally, except in Americas
By Rob Schneider | April 15, 2024
More than 2.4 million rooms are in the pipeline globally, with the most in North and South America and Asia Pacific, according to CoStar.... Read More