Independent Hotel

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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
Latest news: Noble's 10th StudioRes; first dual-brand in Vegas; sale in Pennsylvania
News / Owners
Latest news: Noble's 10th StudioRes; first dual-brand in Vegas; sale in Pennsylvania
By Rob Schneider | September 10, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
MIA Hospitality Management launches
News / Management
MIA Hospitality Management launches
By Rob Schneider | September 9, 2025
Hotel developer Robert Finvarb and hospitality veteran Brian Vujnovic have launched the Miami-based management firm, which already has a portfolio of five.... Read More
Latest news: DiamondRock prepays debt; Hilton’s APAC deal with YTL; $126.1M portfolio refi
News / REITs
Latest news: DiamondRock prepays debt; Hilton’s APAC deal with YTL; $126.1M portfolio refi
By Rob Schneider | September 9, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Noble House preps for next moves
News / Owners
Noble House preps for next moves
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 9, 2025
Brand refresh reflects next-generation family leadership identity and increased desire to grow opportunistically and into new markets. ... Read More
LA minimum wage moves forward
News / Asset Management
LA minimum wage moves forward
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 8, 2025
AHLA, AAHOA decries failed referendum that will cause minimum wage to escalate to $30 by 2028. ... Read More
Latest news: G6 parent rebrands; Sunseeker to Curio; Remington grows CALA team
News / Franchising
Latest news: G6 parent rebrands; Sunseeker to Curio; Remington grows CALA team
By Rob Schneider | September 8, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why the ability to hold rate encourages Marriott CEO
News / Brands
Why the ability to hold rate encourages Marriott CEO
By Rob Schneider | September 5, 2025
Anthony Capuano discussed bifurcation, the current development environment and challenges in China at BofA conference.... Read More