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

US construction grows but timelines lengthen: LE

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 28, 2025

Lodging Econometrics total projects 1.4% increase in 2025 openings, 1.5% in 2026 and 1.6% in 2027, higher than generally anticipated. ... Read More

News

What’s wrong with the economy segment?

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 28, 2025

While economy segment guests are struggling right now, Wyndham CEO Geoff Ballotti sees no structural issues and points to green shoots. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Hurricane update; Cooper buys in Florida; IHG adds in Sydney

By Rob Schneider | October 28, 2025

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

News / Brands

Latest news: Cat 5 storm eyes Jamaica; 2 Andaz for APAC; Dan buys in NYC

By Rob Schneider | October 27, 2025

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

News / Brands

Latest news: Shutdown costs $650M; Canada keeps winning; Conrad to Corfu

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 24, 2025

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

News

Exclusive: Why Ace was the right play for Seibu Prince

By Rob Schneider | October 24, 2025

The president of Seibu Prince Hotels discusses the company’s $90 million acquisition and why expansion outside Japan will be in luxury, lifestyle.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: BWH, Foley, Kempinski, Kew Green

By Rob Schneider | October 24, 2025

Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More

News

Best ways to grow in APAC

By Rob Schneider | October 23, 2025

From coming in and starting from scratch like Aimbridge or relying on along-term presence, a development panel at HICAP discusses how they like to work with owners.... Read More

News / Owners

Europe only region with increased pipeline

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 23, 2025

CoStar data shows the United Kingdom leads Europe with 25,540 rooms under construction, followed closely by Germany.... Read More

News / C Corps

Accor upgrades EBITDA guidance, confirms outlook

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 23, 2025

Accor is revising upward its recurring EBITDA growth guidance for fiscal year 2025 to between 11% and 12%; might list Ennismore. ... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Hilton, IHG, STR, Pan Pacific

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 23, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Hilton's Chris Nassetta talking about an environment in the U.S. ripe for a turnaround.... Read More