Independent Hotel

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Outlier Northern New Jersey outperforms
News / North America
Outlier Northern New Jersey outperforms
By Dennis Nessler | December 1, 2025
The area has enjoyed sizeable RevPAR gains, has a high barrier to entry, and, with World Cup demand coming, expectations aren’t slowing down.... Read More
Executive moves: Ashford, Coast Hotels, Mandarin Oriental, Urban Rest
News / Owners
Executive moves: Ashford, Coast Hotels, Mandarin Oriental, Urban Rest
By Rob Schneider | November 26, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Dutch hotel investors optimistic for growth
News / EMEA
Dutch hotel investors optimistic for growth
By Tamara Thiessen | November 26, 2025
Hoteliers say it’s a new era for hotels in the Netherlands, as peak tourism and low supply are spiking investor interest.... Read More
Latest news: Hyatt trades in Tokyo; extended-stay resilient; Hilton adds Napa
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Hyatt trades in Tokyo; extended-stay resilient; Hilton adds Napa
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 26, 2025
Breaking news about deals, data, development and more.... Read More
Latest news: Blackstone’s $970M del Coronado refi; CDL sells in Japan; Baymont to Asia
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Blackstone’s $970M del Coronado refi; CDL sells in Japan; Baymont to Asia
By Rob Schneider | November 25, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data, people and more.... Read More
100 European execs site profitability challenges
News / Owners
100 European execs site profitability challenges
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 25, 2025
Deloitte survey about investment in Europe presents a mixed bag with potential slowing M&A and London as the favored market. ... Read More
Ashford fills president's role
News / Asset Management
Ashford fills president's role
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 25, 2025
Sanchez steps in after serving as CEO of subsidiary Premier and head of real estate development for Ashford; new COO named, as well. ... Read More
Latest news: Houston hotel rebrands; RIU reopening in Jamaica; first JW in Portugal
News / Brands
Latest news: Houston hotel rebrands; RIU reopening in Jamaica; first JW in Portugal
By Rob Schneider | November 24, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data, people and more.... Read More
PPHE considers sale, capital infusion
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
PPHE considers sale, capital infusion
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 24, 2025
European operator has appointed Rothschild & Co as its financial adviser for the strategic review and sale process.... Read More
Former Park SF assets sell at big discount
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Former Park SF assets sell at big discount
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 23, 2025
Newbond Holdings and Conversant Capital could be buying at a bargain as the market starts to rebound, attracting capital from the likes of Blackstone. ... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Casetta, Davidson, Minor, Ritz-Carlton Yacht
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Casetta, Davidson, Minor, Ritz-Carlton Yacht
By Rob Schneider | November 21, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Mission Hill's $440M CMBS refi; new luxe in San Antonio; notable acquisition loans
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Mission Hill's $440M CMBS refi; new luxe in San Antonio; notable acquisition loans
By Rob Schneider | November 21, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data, people and more.... Read More
AHLA urges lawmakers to make fixes ahead of World Cup, Olympics
News / North America
AHLA urges lawmakers to make fixes ahead of World Cup, Olympics
By Christina Jelski | November 21, 2025
AHLA CEO Maietta urged Congress to release the maximum allowable number of H-2B visas to address the industry’s persistent labor shortage.... Read More
Thanksgiving travel no turkey
News
Thanksgiving travel no turkey
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 20, 2025
Record numbers will hit the road and skies next week with warm weather destinations most popular, according to Amadeus data.... Read More
Deal activity: November 7-18, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: November 7-18, 2025
By Shawn Turner | November 20, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Brookfield’s acquisition from Blackstone of the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown.... Read More