Independent Hotel

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Dallas leads LE’s new 2027 openings list
News
Dallas leads LE’s new 2027 openings list
By Rob Schneider | July 28, 2025
The Texas market also leads in construction through Q2 with a record-high pipeline.... Read More
Landingplace launches 2 brands
News / Franchising
Landingplace launches 2 brands
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 28, 2025
Industry veterans create alternative and flexible franchise models for urban, suburban markets.... Read More
Latest news: Virgin Chicago sells; Brooklyn Indigo trades; luxury refi in California
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Virgin Chicago sells; Brooklyn Indigo trades; luxury refi in California
By Rob Schneider | July 28, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Adaptive reuse gaining momentum
News / Owners
Adaptive reuse gaining momentum
By Shawn Turner | July 28, 2025
Appeal includes saving money by cutting down on construction costs, speeding up timelines and taking advantage of tax credits. ... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Accor, Davidson, Hotel Equities, Remington
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Accor, Davidson, Hotel Equities, Remington
By Rob Schneider | July 28, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Fortress eyes UK chains; Davidson adds execs; Crescent adds in Arizona
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Fortress eyes UK chains; Davidson adds execs; Crescent adds in Arizona
By Rob Schneider | July 25, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Luxury helps accelerate growth in hot Nashville
News / Owners
Luxury helps accelerate growth in hot Nashville
By Dennis Nessler | July 25, 2025
While supply growth has caused near-term pricing power erosion, most developers remain bullish about the long term.... Read More
Asia lifestyle hotels grow at record level
News / Asia Pacific
Asia lifestyle hotels grow at record level
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 25, 2025
Lifestyle hotels set to grow by a further 34% by 2027, says JLL, reshaping hospitality in Asia Pacific. ... Read More
‘Green shoots’ for Wyndham in the Midwest
News / C Corps
‘Green shoots’ for Wyndham in the Midwest
By Rob Schneider | July 24, 2025
Despite global RevPAR being down 3% in Q2, CEO Geoff Ballotti sees signs that better performance is already on the way.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Wyndham, CapStar, Athens Group
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Wyndham, CapStar, Athens Group
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | July 24, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta talking about a focus on building new brands.... Read More
Latest news: US pipeline update; Aspen sues Pyramid; Mama Shelter to Bangkok
News / Brands
Latest news: US pipeline update; Aspen sues Pyramid; Mama Shelter to Bangkok
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 24, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: July 16-21, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: July 16-21, 2025
By Shawn Turner | July 24, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality Inc.’s acquisition of the Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa in Costa Rica for $111 million.... Read More
Wyndham sees RevPAR declines in Q2
News / C Corps
Wyndham sees RevPAR declines in Q2
By Rob Schneider | July 23, 2025
While systemwide rooms grew and the company has a record pipeline, RevPAR declines 3% globally and 4% in the US.... Read More
Why Hilton is confident about NUG growth
News / C Corps
Why Hilton is confident about NUG growth
By Rob Schneider | July 23, 2025
Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta said the growth should come organically, adding that the company wants to add more brands this year.... Read More
Latest news: Accor debuts in Vegas; $5.5B NYC casino plan; sales in Florida, Illinois
News / Owners
Latest news: Accor debuts in Vegas; $5.5B NYC casino plan; sales in Florida, Illinois
By Rob Schneider | July 23, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More