Independent Hotel

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News / Contributed Perspectives

From Econolodge to lifestyle visionaries

By Yvette Jong | February 4, 2025

The untold story of the continuing rise of next-gen Indian American hotel owners. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Notable Hyatt Regencys for sale; Hyatt extends talks with Playa

By Rob Schneider | February 3, 2025

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

News / Management

Minor expands to Japan through JV

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 3, 2025

Deal with Royal Holdings creates new partnership with a goal of opening 21 luxury and lifestyle hotels in 10 years. ... Read More

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ALIS video interview: Jimmy Merkel, Rockbridge

February 3, 2025

The co-founder and CEO of the owner-operator celebrating its 25th year talks about the macros, growth, new hires and opportunities in the near term.... Read More

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How tech can help hotels grow by cutting costs

By Rob Schneider | February 3, 2025

At an ALIS panel, hotel executives discuss how technology can affect ROI, the growth of private credit in the capital stack and how regulatory cutbacks can help.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: OHS sells in Florida; HQ adds in Brazil; volunteering at ALIS

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 31, 2025

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

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Coury, Hilton, Rockbridge, Sage

By Rob Schneider | January 31, 2025

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

News / Management

Aimbridge’s mea culpa

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 31, 2025

CEO Craig Smith said owners are more welcoming after the management giant admitted their mistakes and created balanced scorecards to address them. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Cedar Capital, Ares recapitalize 5 European hotels

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 31, 2025

The portfolio, including the Hoxtons in Rome and Amsterdam, as well as a Mama Shelter in Prague, will be owned by a Cedar Capital-managed fund.... Read More

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ALIS video interview: Mark Laport, Concord Hospitality

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 31, 2025

The long-time leader of the owner-operator based in Raleigh, North Carolina, talked about the challenges of the previous year and where they are looking for growth in 2025.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: January 21-27, 2025

By Shawn Turner | January 31, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was McWhinney’s acquisition of the Thompson Denver from T2 Hospitality for an undisclosed amount.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Henderson Park closes PGA National; Omni to New Orleans?; MHG adds in Indy

By Rob Schneider | January 31, 2025

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

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ALIS names deal award winners

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 30, 2025

From top developments to single asset deals and big mergers and acquisitions, ALIS presented its annual deal awards at its 24th annual event.... Read More

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‘No timeline on funds’: Execs at ALIS discuss M&A landscape

By Rob Schneider | January 30, 2025

The “Boardroom Outlook: Hotel real estate” panel at ALIS discussed patient capital, development challenges and how to make the math work on hotel acquisitions or dispositions in 2025.... Read More

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ALIS video interview: Rebecca Cocchiola, Singerman Real Estate

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 30, 2025

The senior vice president of the opportunistic real estate firm talks about plans for their latest fund and how she views today's M&A landscape.... Read More

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