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.
Deal activity: March 6-12, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: March 6-12, 2024
By Shawn Turner | March 14, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Sono Hotels & Resorts acquisition of the Hotel Dame des Arts in Paris from Angelo Gordon and EQ Group for €120 million ($130.2 million).... Read More
Hilton acquires Graduate Hotels brand for $210M
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Hilton acquires Graduate Hotels brand for $210M
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 14, 2024
Seller AJ Capital will retain asset ownership and Hilton has hopes to grow the brand via franchise to as many as 500 worldwide.... Read More
Latest news: KSL closes $2B fund; Janu debuts; JW Marriott to Greece
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Latest news: KSL closes $2B fund; Janu debuts; JW Marriott to Greece
By Rob Schneider | March 13, 2024
The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Aman, Fusion, Generator, Freehan, IHCL, Accor and more.... Read More
Airbnb’s Stephenson on expansion beyond the core and AI
News / Brands
Airbnb’s Stephenson on expansion beyond the core and AI
By Linda Fox | March 13, 2024
Chief business officer discusses growth opportunities and the role AI can play to widen their market. ... Read More
Why RREAF Holdings is beaming about the Sun Belt
News / Owners
Why RREAF Holdings is beaming about the Sun Belt
By Rob Schneider | March 13, 2024
RREAF Holdings’ Greg Perry talks about the company’s drive-to-resort properties, building an extended-stay portfolio and its sizeable investment in RV parks.... Read More
European M&A: Hurdles lower, triggers pulled
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European M&A: Hurdles lower, triggers pulled
By Robert Cole | March 13, 2024
Experts at an HVS-led webinar suggest there is more deal activity at hand with a ‘meeting-in-the-middle’ around values to quench strong investor demand.... Read More
Only one direction to go for stifled European deal market
News / EMEA
Only one direction to go for stifled European deal market
By Rob Schneider | March 12, 2024
The HVS 2024 European Hotel Valuation Index report showed that hotel values slightly increased in 2023 but are still below 2019. The consultancy also predicts transaction volume for the continent to increase in 2024.... Read More
Latest news: Aspen Hospitality grows; Czech hotels part of JV; Hilton debuts Tru in NYC
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Latest news: Aspen Hospitality grows; Czech hotels part of JV; Hilton debuts Tru in NYC
By Rob Schneider | March 12, 2024
The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Virgin, Hyatt, SLS, Ennismor, Accor and CLAS and more.... Read More
Aimbridge targets extended growth in Latin America
News / Management
Aimbridge targets extended growth in Latin America
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 12, 2024
Recent deal adds four properties (three Marriott branded) in Mexico and leadership is turning their attention to resort and lifestyle markets. ... Read More
Could H World be Asia’s first global hotel behemoth?
News / Brands
Could H World be Asia’s first global hotel behemoth?
By Raini H. R. | March 12, 2024
Western chains go beyond their home base and become huge global players. Why not Asian chains? Could H World be first as it ramps up international expansion with brands such as Ji Hotel? ... Read More
Latest news: PEG Companies grows in Utah; Lightstone explores M&A; Aspen refi
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Latest news: PEG Companies grows in Utah; Lightstone explores M&A; Aspen refi
By Rob Schneider | March 11, 2024
The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Braemar, AHLA, Ennismore, Investrade and more.... Read More
It's over! Choice walks away from Wyndham deal
News / Mergers and Acquistions
It's over! Choice walks away from Wyndham deal
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 11, 2024
Support from Wyndham stockholders tendering into the exchange offer by Friday's deadline was not enough to move forward with the contentious offer.  ... Read More
Investor perspective on the state of hotel financing
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Investor perspective on the state of hotel financing
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 8, 2024
After HREC offered takeaways from annual mortgage bankers conference, Hotel Investment Today asked industry investors for their opinions on the current lending environment. ... Read More
Accor's Bailly on how AI can enhance luxury experiences
News / Brands
Accor's Bailly on how AI can enhance luxury experiences
By Mitra Sorrells | March 8, 2024
As opposed believing AI is a risk to luxury hotelkeeping, Bailly called it a "digital enabler” for hotel staff to create an enhanced, more emotional connection with guests.... Read More
Latest news: Starwood creating SPAC; Fosun explores resort sale; LA’s Cecil on market
News / Owners
Latest news: Starwood creating SPAC; Fosun explores resort sale; LA’s Cecil on market
By Rob Schneider | March 8, 2024
The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Accor, Ennismore Pavilion, DHM, Contender and Splendid Hospitality and more.... Read More