Independent Hotel

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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
On the Money with Philip 'Flip' Maritz
News / Asset Management
On the Money with Philip 'Flip' Maritz
By Jeffrey Weinstein
Here is a transcript of the recent video interview with Philip Maritz, where he discusses his operating philosophy, his Sundance development, his expectations for the M&A market and more.... Read More
Latest news: Avid opens 80th hotel; Dreamscape adds in Wisconsin; new COO at Staypineapple
News / Brands
Latest news: Avid opens 80th hotel; Dreamscape adds in Wisconsin; new COO at Staypineapple
By Rob Schneider
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Goldman Sachs launching $500M fund in Japan
News / Financing
Goldman Sachs launching $500M fund in Japan
By Rob Schneider
The fund, which is targeting its first close in March, is seeking hospitality, residential and logistics assets as well as data centers.... Read More
USTA CEO on perceptions of US as destination
News / Asset Management
USTA CEO on perceptions of US as destination
By Abby Crotty
According to USTA CEO Geoff Freeman, fear continues to impact U.S. travel demand, and more needs to be done to address concerns.... Read More
Latest news: Yiankes launches Chimera; Nobu residence in Miami; Wyndham CFO leaves
News / Brands
Latest news: Yiankes launches Chimera; Nobu residence in Miami; Wyndham CFO leaves
By Rob Schneider | November 4, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Steady as she goes for Marriott
News / C Corps
Steady as she goes for Marriott
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 4, 2025
Third quarter earnings highlight strength in international and luxury with conversions accounting for 30% of signings and openings.... Read More
Marriott holds RevPAR growth guidance
News / C Corps
Marriott holds RevPAR growth guidance
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 4, 2025
Third quarter earnings beat driven by increased fees; 4Q25 forecast for 1% to 2% RevPAR growth. ... Read More
Experts on China, Japan and the current APAC investment cycle
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Experts on China, Japan and the current APAC investment cycle
By Rob Schneider | November 4, 2025
At a HICAP panel, five hospitality investment leaders in the region discussed where Asia Pacific is right now in the investment cycle.... Read More
Latest news: Gurney’s to Lake Tahoe; HRI refi in Nashville; Canada pipeline surging
News / Owners
Latest news: Gurney’s to Lake Tahoe; HRI refi in Nashville; Canada pipeline surging
By Rob Schneider | November 3, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Dallas, Phoenix will have most openings in 2026: LE
News / Owners
Dallas, Phoenix will have most openings in 2026: LE
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 3, 2025
Dallas remains the star pipeline performer through 3Q25 with New York City expected to have the most openings at year’s end.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Atrium, Kempinski, TPG, Trinity
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Atrium, Kempinski, TPG, Trinity
By Rob Schneider | October 31, 2025
Hotel executive moves: Atrium, Kempinski, TPG, Trinity Investments false Hotel executive moves: Atrium, Kempinski, TPG, Trinity Investments Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week. Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week. Brought t... Read More
Latest news: 8 Hyatts offline in Jamaica; $72.5M refi in Atlanta; Xenia, Park earnings
News / Financing
Latest news: 8 Hyatts offline in Jamaica; $72.5M refi in Atlanta; Xenia, Park earnings
By Rob Schneider | October 31, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
BT optimism up, but shadows remain
News
BT optimism up, but shadows remain
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 31, 2025
GBTA survey points to big jump in travel confidence and changing habits, but with a backdrop of lingering uncertainty.... Read More
Deal activity: October 18-28, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: October 18-28, 2025
By Shawn Turner | October 30, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Dan Hotels acquiring the NoMo SoHo hotel in New York City.... Read More