Independent Hotel

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Deal activity: June 30-July 7, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: June 30-July 7, 2025
By Shawn Turner | July 10, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was LVMH’s sale of the El Encanto Hotel in Santa Barbara, California, for $82.2 million.... Read More
Latest news: US down last week; $25M loan in Tennessee; Hilton adds 8 in Turkey
News / Owners
Latest news: US down last week; $25M loan in Tennessee; Hilton adds 8 in Turkey
By Rob Schneider | July 10, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Winning crucial group business
News / Contributed Perspectives
Winning crucial group business
By Silvie Cohen, Julianna Saggese | July 10, 2025
10 strategies for success in competitive markets. ... Read More
Breaking: Minor exec expands on launch of 4 brands
News / Brands
Breaking: Minor exec expands on launch of 4 brands
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 10, 2025
Chief Commercial Officer Ian Di Tullio explains plans for new luxury, select-service and two soft brands just launched. ... Read More
AJ Capital buys 3 for Marine & Lawn portfolio
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
AJ Capital buys 3 for Marine & Lawn portfolio
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 9, 2025
Acquisitions of resorts beside Muirfield in Scotland and in the Pinehurst region of North Carolina grow portfolio to eight.... Read More
Latest news: LVMH sells only US asset; Marriott dual-brand in Phoenix; extended-stay demand up
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: LVMH sells only US asset; Marriott dual-brand in Phoenix; extended-stay demand up
By Rob Schneider | July 9, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
UK sees increase in single asset transactions
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
UK sees increase in single asset transactions
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 8, 2025
Savills UK deal roundup for H1 2025 reveals fewer portfolio deals and an expectation for stronger volume in the second half.... Read More
Latest news: Hilton debuts LivSmart Studios; Braemar sells in Seattle; Four Seasons adds in Florida
News / Brands
Latest news: Hilton debuts LivSmart Studios; Braemar sells in Seattle; Four Seasons adds in Florida
By Rob Schneider | July 8, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Slow burn of CMBS maturities
News / Contributed Perspectives
Slow burn of CMBS maturities
By Ryan Bosch | July 7, 2025
Watchlists are swelling beneath the surface, debt yields are compressing, and many loans may struggle.... Read More
Latest news: Brookfield acquires Vancouver Hyatt; Fortress buys UK luxury; TPG spins off Sabre biz
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Brookfield acquires Vancouver Hyatt; Fortress buys UK luxury; TPG spins off Sabre biz
By Rob Schneider | July 7, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Highgate names new president
News / Asset Management
Highgate names new president
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 7, 2025
Former Peregrine COO Sams will oversee performance across 500 hotels and focus on expanding organizational opportunities.... Read More
L+R restructuring tech stack to maximize share
News / Asset Management
L+R restructuring tech stack to maximize share
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 7, 2025
New CCO and a wave of new-hires lead go-to-market strategy and cross-property collaborations.... Read More
Leadership shifts at Hyatt
News / Brands
Leadership shifts at Hyatt
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 7, 2025
Jacheet takes over EMEA, Águila focuses on all-inclusive, Chiu heads owner relations and CEO Hoplamazian interim growth leader. ... Read More
Taking issue with Sternlicht’s NYU comment
News / Owners
Taking issue with Sternlicht’s NYU comment
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 7, 2025
Developer who generally agrees with the Starwood Capital chairman talks about why he just flipped an asset from independent to brand.... Read More
Latest news: Waldorf to Finland; US hotels down; Jacksonville sale
News / Brands
Latest news: Waldorf to Finland; US hotels down; Jacksonville sale
By Rob Schneider | July 7, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More