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.
Latest news: Kimpton grows in Texas; extended-stay growth slows; Seibu Prince NYC debuts
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Latest news: Kimpton grows in Texas; extended-stay growth slows; Seibu Prince NYC debuts
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | February 9, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
How low will interest rates go, and when?
News / Mergers and Acquistions
How low will interest rates go, and when?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 9, 2024
ALIS panel on credit weighs in on the prospects for lower interest rates, M&A activity, construction lending and more.... Read More
Quotes of the week: Oetker Collection, Ohana Real Estate, Hilton, Hyatt
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Quotes of the week: Oetker Collection, Ohana Real Estate, Hilton, Hyatt
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | February 8, 2024
Among the more noteworthy quotes from this week was Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta talking about the economic environment that could push the company to pursue M&A for the first time in his tenure.... Read More
Hotel executives moves: Hilton, Braintree, DKN Hotels
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Hotel executives moves: Hilton, Braintree, DKN Hotels
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | February 8, 2024
Hotel Investment Today debuts a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Where are the deal opportunities in New York City?
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Where are the deal opportunities in New York City?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 8, 2024
New JLL report suggests strong performance, supply fundamentals, robust liquidity will lead to more trades, not development.... Read More
Deal activity: January 31-February 6, 2024
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Deal activity: January 31-February 6, 2024
By Shawn Turner | February 8, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is MCR’s $22.1 million sale of the Residence Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Langhorne to Baywood Hotels.... Read More
Latest news: MCR refinances 16; Trilogy signs first deal; Braemar extends 2024 debt
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Latest news: MCR refinances 16; Trilogy signs first deal; Braemar extends 2024 debt
By Rob Schneider | February 8, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Forbes awards reflect interest in well-being, authenticity
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Forbes awards reflect interest in well-being, authenticity
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 8, 2024
Nearly all Five-Star hotels maintained their rating from 2023; Middle East scores big wins; high adventure and smaller metros surge in popularity.... Read More
Ohana president on ‘interesting’ credit and bias toward new
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Ohana president on ‘interesting’ credit and bias toward new
By Rob Schneider | February 7, 2024
We talked to Ohana Real Estate Investors President Franco Famularo about the company’s strategy and what it thinks of the credit market in 2024.... Read More
Primer on mixed-use project characteristics, brand approval requirements
News / Contributed Perspectives
Primer on mixed-use project characteristics, brand approval requirements
By Michael Shindler | February 7, 2024
A mixed-use project can take on a life of its own. It's best to understand how they are set up and the important steps toward earning brand approval for a project.... Read More
No M&A announcement for Hilton, but…
News / C Corps
No M&A announcement for Hilton, but…
By Rob Schneider | February 7, 2024
CEO Chris Nassetta talked about how the M&A environment might be “different” now and gave more details on Hilton’s partnership with Small Luxury Hotels.... Read More
Latest news: 2023 US deals data; Forte adds in Italy; Ennismore grows residences
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Latest news: 2023 US deals data; Forte adds in Italy; Ennismore grows residences
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 7, 2024
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Game changers discuss problems, solutions in hospitality
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Game changers discuss problems, solutions in hospitality
By Rob Schneider | February 7, 2024
At an ALIS DESIGN+ panel, five hospitality executive trailblazers discuss the future of hospitality and design.... Read More
Hilton partners with SLH, beats Street in 4Q23
News / C Corps
Hilton partners with SLH, beats Street in 4Q23
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 7, 2024
 A strong earnings report that included 5.7% RevPAR growth and 5.5%-6% guidance for unit growth in 2024 included an announced affiliation to give loyalty members more luxury options.... Read More
How to root experiential with a strong ROI
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How to root experiential with a strong ROI
By Rob Schneider | February 6, 2024
Eight hotel executives discuss the best ways to optimize the bottom line of experiential hospitality.... Read More