Independent Hotel

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News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Marriott joins the outdoor herd

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 13, 2024

Acquisition of Postcard Cabins and agreement with Trailborn will form the nucleus of an outdoor-focused collection. ... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Four Seasons to Puerto Rico; Blackstone adds in Japan; Hard Rock collab in KSA

By Rob Schneider | December 13, 2024

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

News / Insights

Quotes of the week: Marriott, Shaner Hotels, Urban Villages

By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | December 11, 2024

Among the noteworthy quotes of the week is Shaner Hotels President Plato Ghinos on Shaner’s Italia division’s recently announced partnership with The First Group for hotel management and development.... Read More

News / Brands

Staying power of an iconic hotel, Delano

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 11, 2024

Ennismore and investment partner unveil first images of Delano Miami Beach with further plans to grow the brand globally. ... Read More

News / Management

Behind Shaner’s move into the Middle East

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 11, 2024

A Penn State connection leads to deal that will see Shaner, The First Group look to expand HMAs in Middle East, North Africa, Greece and Cyprus. ... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Dean Group to Florida; AJ buys in N. Ireland; A-1 partners with Delta Inn

By Rob Schneider | December 11, 2024

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

MCR acquires Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago

By Rob Schneider | December 11, 2024

MCR, the third largest hotel owner-operator in the U.S., has acquired the largest hotel near Chicago O’Hare International Airport for an undisclosed amount.... Read More

News / Owners

Cleveland NFL project will include two hotels

By Rob Schneider | December 10, 2024

The 176-acre mixed-use development, which will be anchored with a new NFL stadium, will ultimately include two upscale hotels, 1,100 apartments and 300,000 sq. ft. in retail space.... Read More

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F&B is driving labor cost growth in 2024: STR

By Rob Schneider | December 10, 2024

The research found that while room labor makes up the highest proportion of staffing expenses, an increase in F&B labor costs is driving most of the increase.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

LVMH takes majority stake in French boutique operator

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 10, 2024

Les Domaines de Fontenille will look to acquire and renovate in Italy and Spain after two investors infuse new capital into the 12-property brand. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Pierre on market again?; update on Sunstone rumor; Azul grows Red Cliffs

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 10, 2024

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

News / Contributed Perspectives

Longevity: The next big opportunity to drive revenue growth

By Judith Cartwright | December 9, 2024

With wellness tourism booming, the longevity movement offers hotels a chance to shake things up and stand out in an increasingly crowded market.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Loan for Cali hotel; Ashford converts in Florida; Lore converts Mondrian

December 9, 2024

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

News / Management

Mandarin expands with 2 deals in Europe

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 9, 2024

Hôtel Lutetia in Paris and Conservatorium Hotel in Amsterdam will convert to Mandarin as the luxury group aims to grow significantly via management deals.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Beaumier, Doyle Collection, Rosen Hotels

By Rob Schneider | December 6, 2024

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

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