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

Wyndham reports record annual openings, retention

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 12, 2025

Fourth quarter earnings reflect 4% net rooms growth and 5% pipeline growth to a record 252,000 rooms. ... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Lodging Dynamics adds in Cali; Amangani renovations; IHG’s first Vignette in France

By Rob Schneider | February 12, 2025

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

JLL’s Peek offers insight into deal dearth

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 12, 2025

Getting used to the new cost of capital and equity investors trying to pick their lanes has slowed deal flow, but Peek sees light.... Read More

News / Asset Management

Why Pontiac Land's staff 'living' in the Maldives is prescient

By Raini H.R. | February 12, 2025

An on-going battle for staff in Maldives’ luxury segment is getting hotter and Pontiac Land's focus on staff 'living' puts it in pole position. ... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Spark’s 100th; Crowne Plaza's refresh; Sonesta adds 23 in Q4

By Rob Schneider | February 11, 2025

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

News / C Corps

Marriott off to good start in January

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 11, 2025

Earnings call touches on results, forecasts and hot topics, ranging from key money and debt capital to the timing on China’s recovery.... Read More

News / C Corps

Record for new deals highlights Marriott earnings

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 11, 2025

Global RevPAR increases 5%, driven by 4.1% in U.S. and Canada and 7.2% in international markets. ... Read More

News / Brands

First Field & Stream Lodge taking reservations

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 10, 2025

The 179-room property in Bozeman from Starwood Capital and AJ Capital Partners is launching in May with a $289 introductory rate.... Read More

News

China’s pipeline holds steady at 3,779 projects

By Rob Schneider | February 10, 2025

The upper midscale and upscale chain scales account for 70% of China's projects: Lodging Econometrics. ... Read More

News

Shanghai, London, Dubai will lead in room openings

By Rob Schneider | February 10, 2025

Where do EMEA, Asia Pacific and the Americas stand in global hotel pipeline delivery as projects in the final planning stages decline.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Baywood $35.5M refi; Hilton back to Atlantic City; Mint House buys Locale

By Rob Schneider | February 10, 2025

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

News / Franchising

Choice CDO talks upscale at ALIS

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 10, 2025

David Pepper reinforces Choice Hotels’ interest in moving up chain scales with Radisson and soft brands, and boasts about extended-stay pipeline.... Read More