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 / C Corps

Why a potential recession doesn’t scare Wyndham

By Rob Schneider | May 4, 2025

During the company’s first-quarter earnings call last week, CEO Geoff Ballotti said Wyndham is better positioned to outperform its competitors in times of economic downturns.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Aperture, AutoCamp, KHP, Remington Hospitality

By Rob Schneider | May 2, 2025

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Westgate buys VOS; EasyHotels sold; Driftwood’s $40M in financing

By Rob Schneider | May 2, 2025

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

News

ALIS CALA interview: Abhay Bakaya, Starwood Hotels

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 2, 2025

The chief development officer of the Starwood Hotels talks about what will be different about the reincarnated brand and what's in the pipeline.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Accor, Noble, Blue Diamond

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | May 2, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Hilton's Chris Nassetta talking about rating current risk more to the upside than downside.... Read More

News

ALIS CALA award winners named

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 2, 2025

Development and Deal of the Year for the CALA region were announced during the conference this week at the Loews Coral Gables in Florida. ... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: April 22-28, 2025

By Shawn Turner | May 1, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was the Shayher Group’s acquisition of the 245-key The Park Hyatt in Melbourne, Australia, from Fu Wah International.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Ennismore to Nashville; JV secures $45.36M loan; US hotels mixed

By Rob Schneider | May 1, 2025

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

News / C Corps

Hyatt beats on EPS, modestly adjusts guidance

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 1, 2025

RevPAR jumps 5.7% year over year, adjusting guidance based on short-term demand trends.... Read More

News / REITs

NYC, Maui drive big Q1 beat by Host

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 1, 2025

The REIT saw RevPAR increase by 7% and guidance was maintained as CEO says it is well positioned to manage through the chop. ... Read More

News / C Corps

Wyndham cuts RevPAR guidance amid record openings

By Rob Schneider | May 1, 2025

The company touted records for Q1 openings and its development pipeline but cut its full-year RevPAR guidance more than analysts expected.... Read More

News

Can CALA teach US how to deal with instability?

By Rob Schneider | May 1, 2025

Top hotel executives talk about why current instability in the US isn’t diminishing CALA’s long-term prospects and why deal volume in the region is “frothy.”... Read More