Independent Hotel

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Why 2025 M&A was a tale of three seasons
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Why 2025 M&A was a tale of three seasons
By Rob Schneider | January 1, 2026
Optimism followed market stagnation after Liberation Day, but hospitality experts say the second half of 2025 saw deal flow increase.... Read More
Deal activity: December 12-21, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: December 12-21, 2025
By Shawn Turner | December 23, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Legacy Development & Management’s acquisition of the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Seattle Downtown/South Lake Union in Seattle.... Read More
Latest news: Sale in Fort Worth; new Kimpton; Prism IPO approved
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Latest news: Sale in Fort Worth; new Kimpton; Prism IPO approved
By Rob Schneider | December 23, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
When does Jamaica expect tourism to fully recover?
News / Asset Management
When does Jamaica expect tourism to fully recover?
By Christina Jelski | December 23, 2025
Jamaica tourism officials said they expect visitor arrivals will rebound to approximately 80% of pre-hurricane levels by the end of 2026.... Read More
Blackstone buys Australia’s Hamilton Island
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Blackstone buys Australia’s Hamilton Island
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 23, 2025
Resort destination with five hotels changes hands from Oatley family for a price reported at more than A$1 billion.... Read More
Latest news: Notable deals in S. Florida, DFW burbs; Blueleaf Capital launches
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Latest news: Notable deals in S. Florida, DFW burbs; Blueleaf Capital launches
By Rob Schneider | December 22, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Diving into hotel networks
News / Asset Management
Diving into hotel networks
By Christina Jelski | December 22, 2025
With exacting standards and elite membership, hospitality networks give independent hotels credibility, visibility and scale.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Ashford, Hyatt, Remington, Viceroy
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Hotel executive moves: Ashford, Hyatt, Remington, Viceroy
By Rob Schneider | December 19, 2025
Hotel executive moves: Ashford, Hyatt, Remington, Viceroy false Hotel executive moves: Ashford, Hyatt, Remington, Viceroy Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week. Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week. Brought to you by... Read More
Latest news: Schrager refi; Singerman recap; Canada misses Taylor
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Latest news: Schrager refi; Singerman recap; Canada misses Taylor
December 19, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: December 9-15, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: December 9-15, 2025
By Shawn Turner | December 18, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Highgate, Gencom and Argent Ventures acquiring the InterContinental New York Times Square.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Starwood, Hyatt, Trinity, CBRE
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Starwood, Hyatt, Trinity, CBRE
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | December 18, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is New York Governor Kathy Huchel talking about the revenue that will be generated by three approved casinos.... Read More
Latest news: Sale in Seattle; $51M Nashville refi; new Montage in Mexico
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Latest news: Sale in Seattle; $51M Nashville refi; new Montage in Mexico
By Rob Schneider | December 18, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why Super Bowl surge may be muted for SF
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Why Super Bowl surge may be muted for SF
By Rob Schneider | December 17, 2025
A CoStar report says the market will benefit from the big game, but it may be more muted than it was 10 years ago.... Read More
Latest news: La Quinta $300M CMBS; Sonesta adds 6; sale in Fort Worth
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Latest news: La Quinta $300M CMBS; Sonesta adds 6; sale in Fort Worth
By Rob Schneider | December 17, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: December 1-9, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: December 1-9, 2025
By Rob Schneider & Shawn Turner | December 16, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Ocean Properties’ acquisition of the Bobby Nashville hotel in Nashville for $50 million.... Read More