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 / C Corps

Accor posts record €1 billion profits for 2023

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 22, 2024

Chairman, CEO Bazin admits to underestimating corporate travel; mostly bullish about 2024 with big sporting events leading the way.... Read More

News

CBRE on muted supply growth, international inbound and normalization of leisure

By Rob Schneider | February 21, 2024

Following CBRE’s forecast for 3% RevPAR growth in 2024, we took a closer look at the projections with the group's head of research and data analytics Rachael Rothman.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Latest news: MCR buys famed London tower; new chain for Strawberry; KSL sale of Village Hotels?

By Rob Schneider | February 21, 2024

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

News / Owners

How a Taj-minded focus propels Indian Hotels Co. Ltd.

By Rob Schneider | February 20, 2024

Hotel Investment Today talked to CEO Puneet Chhatwal about fast growth, why everyone is coming to India and how IHCL’s ‘crown jewel’ drives its business.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Hyatt restructures in Americas; first for Langham in China; Home2 Suites to Dublin

By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | February 20, 2024

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

News / C Corps

Choice beats Street, plays long game with Wyndham

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 20, 2024

Focus on higher royalty unit growth helps drive revenue; CEO Pacious updates on FTC’s second phase investigation and reiterates desire to resume negotiations. ... Read More

News / C Corps

Record revenue for Choice; optimism over Wyndham deal

By Rob Schneider | February 20, 2024

For its year-end earnings, Choice Hotels International reported record revenue for 2023 and said it saw progress in its proposed takeover of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. ... Read More

News / C Corps

IHG profits top $1 billion for first time

By Rob Schneider | February 20, 2024

As part of its year-end earnings, the London-based hotel company reported strong RevPAR and pipeline growth for 2023 and announced plans to return over $1 billion to its shareholders. ... Read More

News / Insights

How travel companies can use Generative AI as strategic advantage

By Mitra Sorrells | February 19, 2024

NYU’s Conor Grennan shares ideas about how consumer-facing travel brands should be capitalizing on this opportunity.... Read More

News

CBRE expects steady RevPAR growth in 2024

By Rob Schneider | February 19, 2024

The report says the growth will come from improvements in group business, transient business demand and international inbound.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Ashford sells in Salt Lake; Raffles to NEOM; Tempo for Knoxville?

By Rob Schneider | February 16, 2024

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

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Wizman’s Sircle portfolio merges; plans IPO and significant growth

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 16, 2024

Amsterdam-based boutique operator plans to grow by some 100 hotels in Western Europe and the Mediterranean. ... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the week: Atlas Hospitality, Marriott, Host, Wyndham

By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | February 15, 2024

Among the more noteworthy quotes from this week was Wyndham Hotels & Resorts CEO Geoff Ballotti talking about the “noise” that affected the company’s deal pipeline.... Read More