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 / Owners

Latest news: New CEO at DiamondRock; Euro expansion for Marriott; Radisson Blu adds in EMEA

By Rob Schneider | April 15, 2024

Breaking news about development, M&A and management, including GHA, Weave, LHN, Radisson, BWH and more.... Read More

News / Brands

Banyan drives residential growth with rental platform

By Raini H.R. | April 15, 2024

Strong branded and unbranded residence pipeline means more units coming up for rent. So, Banyan launches a rental platform as icing on the cake for investors. ... Read More

News / Asset Management

HAMA members bullish about beating budgets

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 15, 2024

Spring survey also reveals more than half of the respondents are considering management and/or brand changes. ... Read More

News / Asset Management

Key forces reshaping the travel, tourism industry

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 15, 2024

Economic, social and technological shifts are pushing the travel industry toward seismic change, according to a new report from Deloitte. What are the implications? ... Read More

News / Financing

Exclusive: Access Point Financial participates in MCR portfolio loan refi

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 12, 2024

APF closes on the acquisition of two controlling tranches worth $90 million in Citibank's $631M CMBS refinance of MCR portfolio. ... Read More

News / Brands

Why soft brands are pivotal to BWH Hotels’ success

By Rob Schneider | April 12, 2024

CEO Larry Cuculic talks about growing WorldHotels, the company’s new extended-stay brand, growth in India and staying ‘sticky’ in the customer journey.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Investor demand pivots towards southern Europe

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 12, 2024

Cushman & Wakefield research suggests the Iberian Peninsula and Italy have the highest interest, while Spain and Portugal see a 17% uptick in interest from 2022. ... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Hilton resort push in Europe; jingle mail in SF; Remington adds in Texas

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 12, 2024

Breaking news about development, M&A, management and more.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: April 4-9, 2024

By Shawn Turner | April 11, 2024

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Trinity Investments and Partners Group acquiring the Scottsdale Plaza Resort & Villas.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Axe Management, Hospitality America, Trinity Investments

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | April 11, 2024

Among our top quotes from the past week is Axe Management Partners’ Gary Kwok talking about working with IHG on developing Garner hotels in Japan.... Read More