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.

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Pebblebrook completes sale; US hotels down; Series by Marriott global debut

By Rob Schneider | November 20, 2025

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

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Hyatt, Sunswept Resorts, Hotel Equities, Equinox

November 20, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Hyatt's Amar Lalvani talking about how to differentiate lifestyle brands in a sea of sameness.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: HAP buys in Atlanta; Memphis deal update; US occupancy falls again

By Rob Schneider | November 19, 2025

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Waterton-Barings deal recaps two Outbound Hotels

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 19, 2025

This marks the second deal between the two firms after they acquired a property in Sedona last year.... Read More

News / Caribbean

Known for its value vacations, the D.R. expanding in luxury

By Christina Jelski | November 19, 2025

A roughly 18% increase in room inventory over the next three years is skewed toward the higher end of the market.... Read More

News / Latin America

Mexico, D.R. still LATAM’s hottest markets

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 18, 2025

Leaders in the region discuss hot markets, challenges, a pipeline reset and the transaction outlook.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Marriott resort in Missouri; Crestline adds in DC; Hawkins Way converts

By Rob Schneider | November 18, 2025

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Marriott files motion over Sonder 'attempted leverage'

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 17, 2025

Motion alleges Sonder tried to leverage guest safety to get wind-down financing; attempted stalking horse deal failed, as well. ... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Tallest hotel debuts; Laxmi adds in Philly; Agentic booking from Google

By Rob Schneider | November 17, 2025

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

News / On the Money

Amar Lalvani talks lifestyle truths

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 17, 2025

The president and creative director for Hyatt lifestyle brands talks about how to differentiate and even admits what it took to save the Standard brand.... Read More