Independent Hotel

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Latest news: Global unrest tops concerns; Frasers adds 18 in APAC; trade in London
News / Owners
Latest news: Global unrest tops concerns; Frasers adds 18 in APAC; trade in London
By Rob Schneider | April 3, 2026
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Quotes of the week: Kempinski, Blackstone, Marriott, White Lodging
News / Insights
Quotes of the week: Kempinski, Blackstone, Marriott, White Lodging
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | April 2, 2026
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Kempinski Hotels CEO Barbara Muckermann talking about the company’s first hotel acquisition in 50 years.... Read More
Deal activity: March 20-30, 2026
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: March 20-30, 2026
By Shawn Turner | April 2, 2026
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was EOS Investors’ acquisition of The Barnes San Francisco, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.... Read More
Latest news: US hotels up again; Standard coming to Austin; $298M for Lake Tahoe resort
News / Owners
Latest news: US hotels up again; Standard coming to Austin; $298M for Lake Tahoe resort
By Rob Schneider | April 2, 2026
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Accor sells stake in Essendi for up to $1.1B
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Accor sells stake in Essendi for up to $1.1B
By Rob Schneider | April 2, 2026
The long-discussed deal will see Accor sell its stake in Essendi (formerly AccorInvest) to a consortium including Blackstone.... Read More
Latest news: HHP acquires in South Carolina; first Hyatt in Chattanooga; London asset sells
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: HHP acquires in South Carolina; first Hyatt in Chattanooga; London asset sells
By Rob Schneider | April 1, 2026
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Latest news: Omni adds 12th in Texas; Corinthia to Tuscany; loan for Salt Lake Kimpton
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Omni adds 12th in Texas; Corinthia to Tuscany; loan for Salt Lake Kimpton
By Rob Schneider | March 31, 2026
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Why ROI in East Africa often mispriced
News / Contributed Perspectives
Why ROI in East Africa often mispriced
By Emmanuel Nsabimana | March 30, 2026
Opportunities reward investors who align development scale, operating models, and financial structures with the region’s demand patterns.... Read More
Latest news: Ritz adds Nepal; Vici buys Canadian portfolio; 2nd Atwell in China
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Ritz adds Nepal; Vici buys Canadian portfolio; 2nd Atwell in China
By Rob Schneider | March 30, 2026
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The 19:00 problem: Where luxury hotels lose control of dining
News / Contributed Perspectives
The 19:00 problem: Where luxury hotels lose control of dining
By Lisa Takacs | March 30, 2026
Address family dining challenges with design; not something to manage but something to structure.... Read More
Latest news: Edition to Dallas; Auberge to Steamboat; Aspen grows in Alaska
News / Brands
Latest news: Edition to Dallas; Auberge to Steamboat; Aspen grows in Alaska
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 27, 2026
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Avoiding wellness tech depreciation
News / Contributed Perspectives
Avoiding wellness tech depreciation
By Daryn Berriman | March 27, 2026
It is time for more developers to pivot toward a more financially sound model: structural, nature-integrated wellness.... Read More
Leader Kirk Kinsell dies at 71
News / Management
Leader Kirk Kinsell dies at 71
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 27, 2026
Former president of the Americas for IHG and president and CEO of Loews Hotels & Co, passed away on March 25.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Omnam, Hyatt, L Catterton, Far East
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Omnam, Hyatt, L Catterton, Far East
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | March 26, 2026
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Omnam Group's David Zisser talking about a curious topic: hotelier generosity.... Read More
Deal activity: March 4-23, 2026
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: March 4-23, 2026
By Shawn Turner | March 26, 2026
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was the sale of the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida.... Read More