Independent Hotel

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News / Financing

Latest news: Fontainebleau refi; Brookfield buys in Brisbane; Vegas arena hotel

By Rob Schneider | December 6, 2024

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

News / Contributed Perspectives

Evolving role of the competitor set

By Dimitris Mittas | December 6, 2024

How comparing yourself to others helps you adapt pricing strategy and can really make you better.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Covivio, AccorInvest finalize almost €800M deal

By Rob Schneider | December 5, 2024

Covivio now owns 43 hotels in France, Belgium, and Germany and sells 16 hotels to AccorInvest in the same regions. Several management firms are also involved to help accelerate the repositioning plan.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: November 20-December 3, 2024

By Shawn Turner | December 5, 2024

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was the Czechoslovak Group’s acquisition of the Four Seasons Hotel in Prague in the Czech Republic from Northwood Investors for a reported CZK 4.7 billion ($195.24 million).... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Deals in EMEA, Asia dominate; new CEO for Beaumier

By Rob Schneider | December 5, 2024

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News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: JLL, Dawson Design, Accor, Olive by Embassy

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | December 5, 2024

Among the noteworthy quotes of the week is R.W. Baird analyst Michael Bellisario reacting to speculation about a potential sale of Sunstone Hotel Investors.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Ashford sells in Boston; new Orlando luxe hotel; Conrad in Portugal sells

By Rob Schneider | December 4, 2024

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News / Brands

WATG bets big on casino-resorts

By Raini H.R. | December 4, 2024

Opportunities grow for non-gaming income as casino-resorts, including projects in Asia Pacific, welcome next-gen guests.... Read More

News / Management

Hotels increasingly managed by third parties

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 4, 2024

But JLL reports that no single operator manages more than 3% of 5.9 million rooms not managed by brands, which should lead to further consolidation.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Peachtree makes third DST deal of 2024

By Rob Schneider | December 3, 2024

The 90-key Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Augustine in the Jacksonville, Florida, area is the sixth Delaware Statutory Trust acquisition for Peachtree overall.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Blackstone could lose 4 hotels; Mundi acquires in Vancouver; new CEO for Rosen

By Rob Schneider | December 3, 2024

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News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Trinity makes bid for Sunstone REIT: report

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 3, 2024

While talks reportedly are not ongoing, it could become a catalyst for lodging REIT values to bounce and more deals to surface.... Read More

News / Owners

What hotels designers can’t wait to see in 2025

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 2, 2024

From quirky independents by Liz Lambert to new luxury coming into the hot Mexican market, designers discuss what they want to see in 2025, and why. ... Read More

News / Insights

Is travel moving fast enough with AI?

By Morgan Hines - Phocuswire | December 2, 2024

Travel industry veterans such as Erik Blachford and current executives such as Amex GBT’s Marilyn Markham offer their take on the state of generative AI in travel. ... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Waldorf NYC booking; Amante’s role in KKR deal; Four Seasons Prague sells

By Rob Schneider | December 2, 2024

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