Independent Hotel

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Latest news: Possible deal in Manhattan; Spark debuts in CALA; big Wyndham India deal
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Possible deal in Manhattan; Spark debuts in CALA; big Wyndham India deal
By Rob Schneider | July 14, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hotels embrace the festive season
News / Contributed Perspectives
Hotels embrace the festive season
By Alex Sogno | July 14, 2025
Understanding the rapid growth of festivals and the opportunity they present to hotels. ... Read More
Ennismore’s Zrihen on expansion, Delano reopening
News / Brands
Ennismore’s Zrihen on expansion, Delano reopening
By Christina Jelski | July 14, 2025
Ennismore's head of the Americas region discussed the company's approach to all-inclusives and gave an update on the Delano Miami Beach reopening.... Read More
Are San Francisco values bottoming out?
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Are San Francisco values bottoming out?
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | July 14, 2025
Experts say there are great deals in the Bay Area, but they will require patience as the market makes its years-long recovery.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Aperture, Hotel Equities, Hyatt, Highgate
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Aperture, Hotel Equities, Hyatt, Highgate
By Rob Schneider | July 11, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Reverb to Alabama; senior execs join HE; Dreamscape adds in Houston
News / Brands
Latest news: Reverb to Alabama; senior execs join HE; Dreamscape adds in Houston
By Rob Schneider | July 11, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
How F&B is improving margins at some hotels
News / Asset Management
How F&B is improving margins at some hotels
By Rob Schneider | July 10, 2025
Sean Kreiman of asset manager CHMWarnick talks about improving margins, tailwinds for F&B and renovating as a way to reposition.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Blackstone, Minor, Mountain Shore, L+R
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Blackstone, Minor, Mountain Shore, L+R
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | July 10, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes of the week was Minor Hotels CCO Ian Di Tullio explaining the company's rationale behind adding four new brands.... Read More
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