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: January 12-27, 2026
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: January 12-27, 2026
By Shawn Turner | January 29, 2026
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Orion Capital Managers forming a JV with International Hotel Investments Plc to acquire the Corinthia Hotel Lisbon.... Read More
Southern markets drive US hotel construction
News / North America
Southern markets drive US hotel construction
By Rob Schneider | January 29, 2026
According to Lodging Econometrics, the Dallas pipeline remains the leader, with several familiar Sunbelt cities close behind.... Read More
IREFAC: ‘Boring’ stability, controlling costs, bountiful Bay Area
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IREFAC: ‘Boring’ stability, controlling costs, bountiful Bay Area
By Rob Schneider | January 29, 2026
Investors at ALIS are bullish on the industry’s long-term prospects and say the focus should be on costs compared to RevPAR predictions.... Read More
ALIS video: Noble's Bhoopathy talks strategy
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ALIS video: Noble's Bhoopathy talks strategy
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 28, 2026
Noble Investment's managing principal and head of capital markets and transactions talks about how the group's strategy will evolve this year.... Read More
Latest news: New Accor CCO; Dreamscape adds 3; big 4Q for Preferred
News / Brands
Latest news: New Accor CCO; Dreamscape adds 3; big 4Q for Preferred
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 28, 2026
Latest news: New Accor CCO; Dreamscape adds 3; big 4Q for Preferred... Read More
ALIS: Brands v independents — franchising, outperforming
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ALIS: Brands v independents — franchising, outperforming
By Rob Schneider | January 28, 2026
Hotel development experts discuss how the luxury customer has changed, luring independents and focusing on organic growth.... Read More
ALIS video: Brookfield's Shai Zelering on deal strategy
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ALIS video: Brookfield's Shai Zelering on deal strategy
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 27, 2026
Brookfield's managing partner and head of Hospitality Investments talks about recent acquisition and how their strategy has evolved.... Read More
ALIS: Conversions, bifurcation, the joy of fuzzy slippers
News / Management
ALIS: Conversions, bifurcation, the joy of fuzzy slippers
By Rob Schneider | January 27, 2026
Top hotel CEOs kicked off Day 1 of ALIS with a lively discussion between big brand companies and owners.... Read More
Latest news: Dallas foreclosure; Evolution adds in Florida; Corinthia to Como
News / Debt and Equity
Latest news: Dallas foreclosure; Evolution adds in Florida; Corinthia to Como
By Rob Schneider | January 26, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
US pipeline steady as conversions hit record
News / North America
US pipeline steady as conversions hit record
By Rob Schneider | January 26, 2026
According to Q4 data from Lodging Econometrics, renovations and conversions hit a new record with 2,118 projects and 278,628 rooms.... Read More
Good news, bad news with ALIS data
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Good news, bad news with ALIS data
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 26, 2026
Data analysts offered predictions on what to expect in 2026 and 2027 with performance and pipelines.... Read More
Big dogs barking at ALIS
News / Brands
Big dogs barking at ALIS
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 26, 2026
As ALIS opens in Los Angeles, Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt thump their chests recapping big growth numbers in 2025.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Driftwood, Noble, Ohana, Peregrine
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Driftwood, Noble, Ohana, Peregrine
By Rob Schneider | January 25, 2026
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Shanghai, London, Dubai lead in openings
News / Owners
Shanghai, London, Dubai lead in openings
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 23, 2026
For 2026, Shanghai will lead international destinations in room openings with 7,457; New York City the top U.S. market.... Read More
Why ALIS starts hotel investment year
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Why ALIS starts hotel investment year
By Rob Schneider | January 23, 2026
This week the investment community gathers in Los Angeles to boast about successes, tout future growth and make deals.... Read More
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