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: 2026 perfect storm; Davidson adds in Chicago; Outset by Hilton debut
News / Asset Management
Latest news: 2026 perfect storm; Davidson adds in Chicago; Outset by Hilton debut
December 11, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Palladium opens in NYC; Quorum adds Indian Wells; Four Seasons to Brazil
News / Brands
Latest news: Palladium opens in NYC; Quorum adds Indian Wells; Four Seasons to Brazil
By Rob Schneider | December 10, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Another REIT considers sale
News / REITs
Another REIT considers sale
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 10, 2025
‘Frustrated’ Ashford Hospitality Trust forms committee to evaluate alternatives.... Read More
Davidson summit shapes F&B business
News / Asset Management
Davidson summit shapes F&B business
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 9, 2025
Leadership convenes to work on F&B deliverables with an emphasis on communication, teamwork and responding to macro trends. ... Read More
Latest news: Loews adds in DFW; hostel player grows; Club Med adds Mont-Tremblant
News / Brands
Latest news: Loews adds in DFW; hostel player grows; Club Med adds Mont-Tremblant
By Rob Schneider | December 9, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Rebounding Park selling more non-core assets
News / REITs
Rebounding Park selling more non-core assets
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 9, 2025
Three more deals coming beyond five already in progress; Park also reaffirms full-year guidance. ... Read More
Aimbridge sues former CEO, co-founder
News / Management
Aimbridge sues former CEO, co-founder
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 9, 2025
Lawsuit against David Johnson alleges a violation of contractual restrictive covenant obligations; asks court for expedited discovery. ... Read More
Download our November deals
News / Transactions Lists
Download our November deals
By Rob Schneider & Shawn Turner | December 9, 2025
Among the highlights: acquisitions of high-profile hotels in Singapore, Las Vegas, Phoenix and San Francisco.... Read More
Irony of Asia’s outdoor lodging market
News / Asia Pacific
Irony of Asia’s outdoor lodging market
By Raini H.R. | December 8, 2025
It’s low-cost, high returns, fast payback. Yet, few takers. Players in Asia’s outdoor lodging want that changed and here’s why and how.... Read More
Waterford adds 5 more from J Collection
News / Management
Waterford adds 5 more from J Collection
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 8, 2025
The deal brings Waterford's portfolio to 11 management deals in New Orleans, including six other J Collection assets.... Read More
Latest news: Tristan's €300M for easyHotel; $195M loan in LA; first Okura Resort in Japan
News / Financing
Latest news: Tristan's €300M for easyHotel; $195M loan in LA; first Okura Resort in Japan
By Rob Schneider | December 8, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
The hotel perspective: OTA’s AI partnerships
News / Asset Management
The hotel perspective: OTA’s AI partnerships
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 8, 2025
Hospitality industry stakeholders weigh in on hotel distribution: Who is likely to win in an AI era? ... Read More
Executive moves: Accor, Hyatt, Stonebridge, Tortuga
News / Owners
Executive moves: Accor, Hyatt, Stonebridge, Tortuga
By Rob Schneider | December 5, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
As luxury shifts, Equinox Hotels CEO adjusts
News / Brands
As luxury shifts, Equinox Hotels CEO adjusts
By Rob Schneider | December 5, 2025
Equinox Hotels CEO Christopher Norton talks about driving rate in NYC, new developments in CALA and Nashville, and the brand’s pipeline.... Read More
Marriott extends St. Regis to ‘Estates’
News / Brands
Marriott extends St. Regis to ‘Estates’
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 5, 2025
The brand extension embraces the “slow life” approach to hotelkeeping and will focus on a residential resort experience.... Read More