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.
Latest news: Bain buys in Paris; new IHG owners' CEO; Aman goes on safari
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Bain buys in Paris; new IHG owners' CEO; Aman goes on safari
By Rob Schneider | September 17, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Certares likes that It’s hard to sell hotels
News / Owners
Certares likes that It’s hard to sell hotels
By Rob Schneider | September 17, 2025
Certares’ Nolan Hecht talks about the factors that have created an opportunistic deal environment and what he thinks it will take to get more buyers back in to the market.... Read More
Latest news: SI Resort in Chicago; refis in DC, Nashville; Hideaway brand debuts
News / Brands
Latest news: SI Resort in Chicago; refis in DC, Nashville; Hideaway brand debuts
By Rob Schneider | September 16, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Global Mutual acquires Okami Hospitality
News / Asset Management
Global Mutual acquires Okami Hospitality
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 16, 2025
London-based investor acquires a portfolio with four existing properties and plans to expand into the U.S., Mideast and Asia. ... Read More
Why exiting Miami investment early made sense for Certares
News / Owners
Why exiting Miami investment early made sense for Certares
By Rob Schneider | September 15, 2025
Senior Managing Director Nolan Hecht discussed how a friendship that formed at Cornell has continued into one of the more successful investment collaborations. ... Read More
Latest news: APAC investment off 23%; CIM closes $73.5M in loans; St. Regis to Turkey
News / Financing
Latest news: APAC investment off 23%; CIM closes $73.5M in loans; St. Regis to Turkey
By Rob Schneider | September 15, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
HAMA members expect better fourth quarter
News
HAMA members expect better fourth quarter
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 15, 2025
Relative optimism prevails with a majority expecting some RevPAR growth in 4Q25, with similar sentiment carrying into 2026. ... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Concord, Dusit, Far East, Kempinski
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Concord, Dusit, Far East, Kempinski
By Rob Schneider | September 12, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: AHT sells in SD; business travel rebound?; HE grows in Canada
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: AHT sells in SD; business travel rebound?; HE grows in Canada
September 12, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Is Sunstone next REIT on chopping block?
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Is Sunstone next REIT on chopping block?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 12, 2025
Activist investor Tarsadia Capital calls on board to sell undervalued company or liquidate assets. ... Read More
Deal activity: September 2-9, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: September 2-9, 2025
By Shawn Turner | September 11, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Hersha Hospitality’s sale of the Residence Inn in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.... Read More
Latest news: AJ Capital’s $303.5M refi; Kimpton to Napa Valley; Hyatt deal in Japan
News / Brands
Latest news: AJ Capital’s $303.5M refi; Kimpton to Napa Valley; Hyatt deal in Japan
By Rob Schneider | September 11, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Ad Altius, Blackstone, Noble House
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Ad Altius, Blackstone, Noble House
September 11, 2025
 Among the top quotes from stories this week is Ad Altius' Thomas Brown talking about institutional capital pursuing ultraluxury assets as it recognizes the value of scarcity.... Read More
Trinity-Certares sell East Miami to Blackstone
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Trinity-Certares sell East Miami to Blackstone
By Rob Schneider | September 10, 2025
The Florida hotel was the first collaboration between Trinity Investment and Certares Real Estate Management. Here’s why it’s likely not their last.... Read More
AI: Service upgrade or system error?
News / Asset Management
AI: Service upgrade or system error?
By Patricia Wee | September 10, 2025
From robots to RPA, hoteliers weigh AI’s promises and pitfalls at Singapore Hotel Association event. ... Read More