Independent Hotel

Stay updated with the latest trends and developments in the independants hotel segment through Hotel Investment Today's dedicated section. Our coverage includes market forecasts, financing news, strategic growth opportunities, and more that impact this hotel segment.

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Asset sales after Hyatt’s Playa deal will be key

By Rob Schneider | June 9, 2025

If everything goes according to plan, Hyatt expects to own Playa next week. But the real estate sales announced after will have everyone’s attention. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Sunstone closes in NOLA; Brand USA in trouble; incentives for DFW's 2nd JW

By Rob Schneider | June 9, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Dreamscape, Langham, Palette, Vision

By Rob Schneider | June 6, 2025

Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

Watch virtual update on APAC investment

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 6, 2025

Hotel Investment Today hosts a one-hour virtual event on June 11 to discuss macro views as well as market specifics in Asia Pacific. ... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Waldorf Pompano's loan; Avid's 80th; Dreamscape adds in Wisconsin

By Rob Schneider | June 6, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Owners

First Investors ready to fly

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 6, 2025

CEO Duncan and Executive Chair Schwartz are rolling out a bigger investment platform that they say can crucially close with more certainty. ... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Starwood Hotels, STR, Hotel Equities, CBRE

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | June 5, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week was Starwood Hotels Barry Sternlicht talking about launching a brand via social media.... Read More

News / Owners

Marriott partner, Nepal’s CG Hospitality, eyes IPO

By Raini H.R. | June 5, 2025

Nepal’s CG Hospitality targets a threefold jump in number of hotels to 650 hotels in its investment portfolio by 2030. Overly ambitious? ... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: May 27-June 3, 2025

By Shawn Turner | June 5, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Noble Investment Group’s acquisition of 16 Woodspring Suites through two portfolio transactions.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: US RevPAR down 1.9%; Ryman funds Arizona buy; University Hotels launched

By Rob Schneider | June 5, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News

STR’s Hite goes deeper on reforecast

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 5, 2025

New administration bump has not yet taken hold and costs continue to creep up, creating a tough bottom-line environment.... Read More

News / Management

Hotel Equities new CEO charts path

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 4, 2025

Tech-forward Ben Rafter talks about opportunities in CALA, more deals and the importance of embracing a tech-led platform.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Dalata rejects bid; Sojourn acquires Salt Coast; Nashville property sale

By Rob Schneider | June 4, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Insights

The wisdom of Barry Sternlicht

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 4, 2025

Making a rare appearance at a hotel investment conference, the chairman of Starwood Hotels talked about thinking outside the box, service, AI and more. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Two Scandinavian companies make €1.27B bid for Dalata

By Rob Schneider | June 3, 2025

Pandox AB and Eiendomsspar AS have made an all-cash bid for Irish hotel firm Dalata Hotel Group, which earlier this year said it was open to an offer.... Read More

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