Independent Hotel

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Latest news: AEG bids in downtown LA; Sawgrass sells; Como to Saint-Tropez
News / Owners
Latest news: AEG bids in downtown LA; Sawgrass sells; Como to Saint-Tropez
November 7, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Inside Chimera’s ‘sniper-like’ approach to deals
News / Owners
Inside Chimera’s ‘sniper-like’ approach to deals
By Rob Schneider | November 7, 2025
The newly formed family firm announced its first acquisition last week. Deno Yiankes talks about the firm’s targeted approach to growth.... Read More
Deal activity: October 29-November 3, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: October 29-November 3, 2025
By Shawn Turner | November 6, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was the acquisition of the Hotel Miramar in Singapore by a pair of Singapore-based companies.... Read More
Executive moves: Auberge, Choice, Peregrine, Wyndham
News / Owners
Executive moves: Auberge, Choice, Peregrine, Wyndham
By Rob Schneider | November 6, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Highgate, Gaw Capital, Marriott, Choice
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Highgate, Gaw Capital, Marriott, Choice
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | November 6, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Highgate's Richard Russo talking about their new complementary alliance with Kessler Collection.... Read More
Latest news: $31M daily losses; Schrager opening in LA; Airstreams for UAE
News / Brands
Latest news: $31M daily losses; Schrager opening in LA; Airstreams for UAE
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 6, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Host beats on better top-line performance
News / REITs
Host beats on better top-line performance
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 6, 2025
Rebounds in big markets like Maui, San Francisco and New York City help drive strong third-quarter results; guidance raised.... Read More
Hyatt beats on luxury and fee strength
News / C Corps
Hyatt beats on luxury and fee strength
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 6, 2025
Full-year guidance now has RevPAR growth of 2.0%-2.5%; Playa asset sales set to close by year-end.... Read More
Highgate explains Kessler partnership
News / Management
Highgate explains Kessler partnership
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 5, 2025
Principal Richard Russo said both firms can focus on their strengths and Highgate gains an extra edge as a real estate investor... Read More
Latest news: EB-5 deal for Peachtree; Chapter 11 for Arizona project; Sandals update
News / Owners
Latest news: EB-5 deal for Peachtree; Chapter 11 for Arizona project; Sandals update
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 5, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Kessler Collection, Highgate create management platform
News / Management
Kessler Collection, Highgate create management platform
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 5, 2025
Highgate assumes management of several Kessler properties; Kessler team transitions to new division. ... Read More
Choice touts international NUG in Q3 earnings
News / C Corps
Choice touts international NUG in Q3 earnings
By Rob Schneider | November 5, 2025
Choice had a 2.3% increase in global rooms growth in the third quarter, including a 3.3% increase in higher-revenue segments and a 54% increase in global franchise agreements.... Read More
Touting the “Pura Vida” in Costa Rica
News / Owners
Touting the “Pura Vida” in Costa Rica
 Hotelier Mario Mikowski on the opportunities and obstacles of operating accommodations in the tropical destination.... Read More
Latest news: Ennismore residences in Spain; ISROTEL expands to Europe; Ovolo partners with SLH
News
Latest news: Ennismore residences in Spain; ISROTEL expands to Europe; Ovolo partners with SLH
By Rob Schneider
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Hotels are hitting affordability ceiling: report
News
Hotels are hitting affordability ceiling: report
By Rob Schneider
Lighthouse’s “State of global hotel pricing” finds that Western consumers are seeking more value while rates are rising in Latin America and traditional APAC destinations.... Read More