Independent Hotel

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Values to increase 12% over 5 years: LARC
News
Values to increase 12% over 5 years: LARC
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 2, 2024
Rebounding leisure demand has Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting driving RevPAR increases of 2.7% in 2025. ... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Central Romana, Dream Capital, Five Star
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Central Romana, Dream Capital, Five Star
By Rob Schneider | December 2, 2024
 Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Deal activity: October 15-November 26, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: October 15-November 26, 2024
By Shawn Turner | November 27, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Columbia West Properties’ sale of the Watertown Hotel in Seattle to Sohal Hotels for $27.5 million.... Read More
Latest news: Meliá founder dies; $9B loan for Marina Bay Sands; Florida construction loan
News / Financing
Latest news: Meliá founder dies; $9B loan for Marina Bay Sands; Florida construction loan
By Rob Schneider | November 27, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: PwC, Pyramid Global, Shaner, JLL
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: PwC, Pyramid Global, Shaner, JLL
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | November 27, 2024
Among the noteworthy quotes of the week was Pyramid Global's Chris Devine talking about its move deeper into the U.K. and Europe after its deal with Axiom Hospitality.... Read More
Design Hotels sets sights on 400 properties
News / Brands
Design Hotels sets sights on 400 properties
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 26, 2024
New Managing Director Stijn Oyen said the design-led brand is a great fit for ‘adventurous, young entrepreneurs’ who do things differently.... Read More
Shaner partners with Dubai’s The First Group
News / Management
Shaner partners with Dubai’s The First Group
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 26, 2024
New partners plan to pursue hotel management agreements throughout the Middle East, North Africa, Greece and Cyprus.... Read More
Latest news: Blackstone completes Athens deal; Gaw sells in Oakland; Criterion refi
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Blackstone completes Athens deal; Gaw sells in Oakland; Criterion refi
By Rob Schneider | November 26, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Is $1.34M per key justified for this Singapore hotel?
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Is $1.34M per key justified for this Singapore hotel?
By Raini H.R. | November 26, 2024
A sale of Duxton Reserve, an Autograph Collection hotel, will set a new price benchmark for hotels per key and for leasehold shophouses in Singapore. The question is, will it sell? ... Read More
Orlando hotelier Harris Rosen dies
News / Insights
Orlando hotelier Harris Rosen dies
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 26, 2024
The founder of Rosen Hotels & Resorts will be remembered as much for his charitable heart and commitment to his community.... Read More
Why Q4 may not be a ‘blowout’ for M&A
News
Why Q4 may not be a ‘blowout’ for M&A
By Rob Schneider | November 25, 2024
As we review CoStar’s top hotel deals through Q3, analysts say market uncertainty and recurring cash flow struggles may mean the deal spigot isn’t gushing in Q4, as was once predicted.... Read More
Latest news: Hardage refinance; Flacks acquires in Georgia; strong month for extended-stay
News / Financing
Latest news: Hardage refinance; Flacks acquires in Georgia; strong month for extended-stay
By Rob Schneider | November 25, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Construction drives Middle East pipeline
News / EMEA
Construction drives Middle East pipeline
By Rob Schneider | November 25, 2024
Hotel development in Saudi Arabia dominates the pipeline, while brand conversions also sit at record highs for the region, according to Lodging Econometrics.... Read More
Achieving healthy wellness bottom line
News / Asset Management
Achieving healthy wellness bottom line
By Roger Allen | November 25, 2024
The recent Wellness Real Estate Report has sparked conversations about the financial realities of wellness investments in hospitality. ... Read More
PwC forecast 1.5% US RevPAR gain in 2025
News
PwC forecast 1.5% US RevPAR gain in 2025
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 22, 2024
Latest forecast suggests post-election clarity and ADR increases will likely sustain hotel performance through 2025 amid modest demand growth. ... Read More