Independent Hotel

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Why travelers are 'defecting' from preferred airline, hotel or OTA

By Phocuswright Research | December 16, 2025

Wanting to try something new is a top justification for using non-go-to brands within the last year across a variety of travel verticals.... Read More

News / Brands

Brand leader named for Hyatt Essentials

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 16, 2025

Hyatt veteran Jason Ballard takes the reins as half of 2025 new signings for the portfolio represent new markets for the company.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: $28M loan in N. Carolina; Louisiana portfolio sale; Park Hyatt adds Mexico

By Rob Schneider | December 16, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

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Increasing US deal volume has PwC optimistic

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 16, 2025

Improving capital market conditions, strong sector fundamentals set the stage for 2026 M&A activity. ... Read More

News / Owners

Why investors keep coming back to Texas

By Rob Schneider | December 15, 2025

Despite RevPAR challenges across all four major markets (and convention center closures in Austin and Dallas), here’s why Texas remains the top pick for investors.... Read More

News / Asset Management

Redefining hospitality with services, AI, more ways to stay

By Abby Crotty | December 15, 2025

Executives from Marriott, Casago and Airbnb discuss strategies and initiatives defining the changing hospitality industry.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Lotte’s NYC acquisition; Hyatt Jamaica resorts remain closed; Salt Lake refi

By Rob Schneider | December 15, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: First Hospitality, Remington, Viceroy, White Lodging

By Rob Schneider | December 12, 2025

Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More

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Could 2026 see return to normal for foreign inbound?

By Rob Schneider | December 12, 2025

Colliers’ 2026 CRE outlook hits on familiar themes, while also offering up opportunities for hospitality growth over the next year.... Read More

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Are Americans ready for AI-booked travel?

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 12, 2025

New Accenture research suggests increasingly the answer is ‘yes,’ with some review or approval. ... Read More

News / Asset Management

Booking’s Ransom on AI’s role in online travel

By Linda Fox | December 12, 2025

Booking Holdings' chief strategy officer Rob Ransom discusses OTA value, marketing in the age of AI and growth across the portfolio.... Read More

News / REITs

Latest news: REIT CEO resigns; big construction loan in Vegas; Miiro brand refi

By Rob Schneider | December 12, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: December 1-9, 2025

By Shawn Turner | December 11, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Pebblebrook Hotel Trust’s sale of the Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago to a local investor.... Read More

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Bruce White honored with Pioneer Award

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 11, 2025

The wife and son of the White Lodging will be interviewed during presentation at ALIS. ... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Highgate, LARC, AHT, Equinox Hotels

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | December 11, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes of the week is Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting's Ryan Meliker analyzing the price paid for the InterCon Times Square.... Read More

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