Independent Hotel

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Marriott signs City Express deal in El Salvador
News / Brands
Marriott signs City Express deal in El Salvador
By Rob Schneider | June 25, 2025
The company is partnering with Corporación Polaris and Cardedeu to debut its City Express brand in El Salvador.... Read More
Latest news: First US hotels join Marine & Lawn; HRI adds in New Orleans; Macau hotel sells
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: First US hotels join Marine & Lawn; HRI adds in New Orleans; Macau hotel sells
By Rob Schneider | June 25, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Creative structuring by female founders
News / Contributed Perspectives
Creative structuring by female founders
By Amanda Staerker | June 25, 2025
Female Founders in Hospitality member talks about the keys for women to earn seats at more deal tables. ... Read More
Latest news: $25M renovation in Alabama; AAA predicts July 4 record; Georgia hotel sells
News / Owners
Latest news: $25M renovation in Alabama; AAA predicts July 4 record; Georgia hotel sells
By Rob Schneider | June 24, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hyatt LOI for casino project near Javits
News / Brands
Hyatt LOI for casino project near Javits
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 24, 2025
Development contender for casino-entertainment project choose Hyatt’s Destination by Hyatt soft brand for the 1,000-room hotel component.... Read More
For Woodmont, it’s development over a clouded M&A market
News / Owners
For Woodmont, it’s development over a clouded M&A market
By Rob Schneider | June 23, 2025
Michael Blank of Woodmont Lodging talks about developing in smaller markets, opportunities in the sub $10-million deal space and why renovations are creating a bid-ask spread.... Read More
Mirbeau recapitalizes for expansion
News / Owners
Mirbeau recapitalizes for expansion
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 23, 2025
Spa resort brand also gets commitment from REIT to drive expansion regionally and nationally with new property set for Spring 2026.... Read More
Latest news: Construction loans close; Red coming to London; luxe lodges outperform
News / Owners
Latest news: Construction loans close; Red coming to London; luxe lodges outperform
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 23, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
STR projects July 4 holiday performance
News
STR projects July 4 holiday performance
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 23, 2025
Occupancy pacing about 1% ahead of last year with most of the growth coming at the start of the week. ... Read More
Latest news: Blackstone's $1B refi; Procaccianti plan approved; rough week in Vegas
News / Owners
Latest news: Blackstone's $1B refi; Procaccianti plan approved; rough week in Vegas
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | June 20, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
L+R joint venture front-runner for Dalata?
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
L+R joint venture front-runner for Dalata?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 20, 2025
New report suggests a well-capitalized duo is gaining the upper hand to acquire the Dublin-based, 55-hotel owner-operator.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Aparium, Essex, Noble, Spark GHC
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Aparium, Essex, Noble, Spark GHC
By Rob Schneider | June 20, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Brand USA aims to rekindle inbound travel
News / North America
Brand USA aims to rekindle inbound travel
By Johanna Jainchill | June 19, 2025
'America the Beautiful' campaign sends clear message: the USA is open for business.  ... Read More
Deal activity: June 11-17, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: June 11-17, 2025
By Shawn Turner | June 18, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Apple Hospitality REIT’s acquisition of the Homewood Suites by Hilton Tampa-Brandon from Trimont Real Estate Advisors.... Read More
Latest news: DoveHill investment in Savannah; $550M San Diego renovation; $230M Nashville loan
News / Owners
Latest news: DoveHill investment in Savannah; $550M San Diego renovation; $230M Nashville loan
By Rob Schneider | June 18, 2025
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More