Independent Hotel

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Latest news: Blackstone buys in SF; $686M construction loan in Vegas; good week in US
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Blackstone buys in SF; $686M construction loan in Vegas; good week in US
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | November 13, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: STR, Hyatt, Marriott, Chimera
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: STR, Hyatt, Marriott, Chimera
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | November 13, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is STR's Amanda Hite talking about why forecasts were lowered again for 2025-2026.... Read More
Survey points to softer holiday travel season
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Survey points to softer holiday travel season
By Rob Schneider | November 13, 2025
While Deloitte’s survey indicates that holiday travel intent is at its highest in recent years, more high-income Americans plan to make cuts this year.... Read More
Latest news: Hilton to double Signia; Peachtree buys lender; Aman's Janu to UAE
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Latest news: Hilton to double Signia; Peachtree buys lender; Aman's Janu to UAE
By Rob Schneider | November 12, 2025
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Jamaica faces uneven recovery after hurricane
News / Caribbean
Jamaica faces uneven recovery after hurricane
By Christina Jelski | November 12, 2025
Jamaica faces uneven recovery after hurricane false Some resorts already are welcoming back guests, while others in harder-hit regions face lengthy reopening timelines. Brought to you by 0 0 Christina Jelski 74 News INTERNATIONAL REPORT – Jama... Read More
Further cuts in 2025, 2026 US forecasts
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Further cuts in 2025, 2026 US forecasts
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 12, 2025
Job market softening, policy uncertainty and tariff costs remain near-term drags, while 2026 is expected “firm up moderately.”... Read More
Will QT Singapore sale set city price benchmark?
News / Asia Pacific
Will QT Singapore sale set city price benchmark?
By Raini H.R. | November 12, 2025
The buyer pool has widened in Singapore and heritage hotels such as QT are rare. Seller Sunray may be smiling to the bank.... Read More
Why international leisure has this expert optimistic
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Why international leisure has this expert optimistic
By Rob Schneider | November 12, 2025
A panel of HICAP experts talked about reasons to be excited about next year, how AI could allow hotels to reclaim inventory and the importance of flexible models for hotels.... Read More
Turning a struggling hotel into a profitable asset
News / Contributed Perspectives
Turning a struggling hotel into a profitable asset
By Naveed Khan | November 12, 2025
With the wrong team in place, hotels are bound to fail, which is why the turnaround needs to start with the staff.... Read More
Bullish Hoplamazian talks AI, 2026 pace, more
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Bullish Hoplamazian talks AI, 2026 pace, more
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 11, 2025
On third-quarter earnings call, the Hyatt CEO talks about their favored positioning, reorganization and how they are testing AI, other metrics.... Read More
Latest news: Cooper buys in Florida; HEI adds in Miami; Atlantis to Maldives
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Latest news: Cooper buys in Florida; HEI adds in Miami; Atlantis to Maldives
By Rob Schneider | November 11, 2025
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Latest news: Vici buys 7 Vegas properties; Auberge to Houston; Waldorf adds Greece
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Vici buys 7 Vegas properties; Auberge to Houston; Waldorf adds Greece
By Rob Schneider | November 10, 2025
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Malibu boutique sells for almost $2M per key
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Malibu boutique sells for almost $2M per key
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 10, 2025
The 20-room Surfrider on PCH sold to luxury goods magnates for $38M, according to multiple reports.... Read More
Marriott cuts ties with Sonder
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Marriott cuts ties with Sonder
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 9, 2025
The beleaguered apartment-style rental company has lost a majority of its value as a SPAC and bookings have been on the decline. ... Read More
Hotels turn to AI, automation to drive profitability
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Hotels turn to AI, automation to drive profitability
By Cathy Walsh | November 7, 2025
Leaders increasingly are betting on technology, led by AI and automation, as both a buffer against disruption and a catalyst for long-term competitive advantage.... Read More