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 / Brands

From cabins to glamping, big hotel chains lean into the great outdoors

By Christina Jelski | January 21, 2025

Marriott International is the latest to make a move, acquiring Postcard Cabins and forging a long-term agreement with Trailborn. ... Read More

News / Debt and Equity

Latest news: Famed Stanford Court in trouble; notable refis in Manhattan and Dallas

By Rob Schneider | January 21, 2025

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

News / Brands

BWH Hotels looks east for expansion

By Robert Cole | January 21, 2025

Hotels in Asia, the Middle East and Africa will account for most of the hoped-for growth.... Read More

News

Update: ALIS events will open as planned on January 27

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 17, 2025

With the devastation from the Los Angeles-area wildfires top of mind, the BHN Group is moving forward with ALIS, ALIS DESIGN+, and ALIS Law. ... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Hotel Equities, Olympia, Preferred, Valor

By Rob Schneider | January 17, 2025

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

News / Owners

Latest news: Atlantis to Hawaii; CBRE raises GDP forecast; new look for HI Express EMEAA

By Rob Schneider | January 17, 2025

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

News / Brands

Apart-hotel Kasa Living continues to grow

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 17, 2025

Founder Roman Pedan talks about the flexible model’s timely problem-solving capabilities and Kasa’s current pipeline. ... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Aimbridge, Coury, Noble Investment, Langham

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | January 16, 2025

Among the most noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Aimbridge Hospitality CEO Craig Smith referencing a debt restructuring plan that will strengthen its balance sheet and better position the third-party manager for growth. ... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: January 8-14, 2025

By Shawn Turner | January 16, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was IFA Hotels and Resorts’ sale of the Fairmont The Palm in Dubai to a unit of Arzan Financial Group for $325 million.... Read More

News / Management

Lenders take majority stake in Aimbridge

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 16, 2025

Management company giant restructures with lenders to convert $1 billion-plus in debt, infuse $100 million in new capital.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: McWhinney’s $115M in financing; Hilton, AmEx support LA; Glasgow Virgin sells

By Rob Schneider | January 16, 2025

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

News / Management

How leading with F&B translates to ROI for Coury Hospitality

By Rob Schneider | January 15, 2025

Andrew Casperson, the newly promoted president of Coury Hospitality, talks about the management company’s emphasis on food and beverage, growth strategy and plans for its adjacent business, Concert.... Read More

News / Brands

Langham CEO van den Oord on expansion, wellness

By Christina Jelski | January 15, 2025

The Hong Kong-based company has ambitious plans to roughly triple its current hotel portfolio.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Another SF hotel in trouble; Santander, Meliá €225M refi; Braemar extends loan

By Rob Schneider | January 15, 2025

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

News / Asia Pacific

Maldives’ taxing gambit

By Raini H.R. | January 15, 2025

Maldives welcomes tourists with hefty taxes that will test the resilience of affluent travelers and investors. Will it remain a dream destination, or is Maldives dreaming too big?... Read More

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