Independent Hotel

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78% of travelers want to use AI in accommodation journey
News
78% of travelers want to use AI in accommodation journey
By Morgan Hines | November 12, 2024
A report also found 52% travelers have abandoned an online booking after a bad experience, such as lack of site security, payment issues, loading times, design and a lack of friendliness for mobile users. ... Read More
Latest news: AWH buys in Colorado; Sunstone earnings; NexGen adds in Florida
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: AWH buys in Colorado; Sunstone earnings; NexGen adds in Florida
By Rob Schneider | November 12, 2024
 Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why Aprirose is gearing up for more UK acquisitions
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Why Aprirose is gearing up for more UK acquisitions
By Rob Schneider | November 11, 2024
The London-based real estate investment firm has been selling hospitality assets and wants to double its entire UK portfolio in the coming years. Here’s how.... Read More
US RevPAR decreased in September: STR
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US RevPAR decreased in September: STR
By Rob Schneider | November 11, 2024
The calendar had unfavorable shifts, but group demand still tops a 2019 comp. The top 25 markets helped push growth while the planning phases of the pipeline remained strong.... Read More
Latest news: Novum adds Garners; big deal in Thailand; China's record pipeline
News / Owners
Latest news: Novum adds Garners; big deal in Thailand; China's record pipeline
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 11, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Turnberry refi; IHCL takes Claridges; Airbnb reports
News / Management
Latest news: Turnberry refi; IHCL takes Claridges; Airbnb reports
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 8, 2024
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Hotel executive moves: Commonwealth, Envi, JA Resorts, McKibbon
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Commonwealth, Envi, JA Resorts, McKibbon
By Rob Schneider | November 7, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Deal activity: October 29-November 4, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: October 29-November 4, 2024
By Shawn Turner | November 7, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Albilad Capital’s acquisition of the Mövenpick Hotel & Residences in Riyadh from an undisclosed seller for approximately SAR 1 billion.... Read More
Latest news: Ashford refi, update on debt payoff; US up last week; RLJ's positive Q3
News / REITs
Latest news: Ashford refi, update on debt payoff; US up last week; RLJ's positive Q3
By Rob Schneider | November 7, 2024
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Gilda Perez-Alvarado navigates her 180° career change
News / On the Money
Gilda Perez-Alvarado navigates her 180° career change
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 7, 2024
In her second year as Accor’s chief strategy officer and now head of the emerging ultra-luxury Orient Express hotel brand, the broker-turned-hotelier talks about how her discoveries and what's next.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: PM Hotel Group, JLL, Noble, Davidson
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: PM Hotel Group, JLL, Noble, Davidson
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | November 7, 2024
Among the more noteworthy quotes of the week was PM Hotel Group's Joseph Bojanowski talking about the rash of management company mergers in the past two weeks.... Read More
Will falling interest rates lead to cap rate compression?
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Will falling interest rates lead to cap rate compression?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 7, 2024
JLL research suggests it should, leading to a narrowing of the bid-ask spread and higher valuations for sellers.... Read More
Latest news: $50M refi in Savannah; Sofitel to debut in Dublin; adaptive reuse in Georgia
News / Financing
Latest news: $50M refi in Savannah; Sofitel to debut in Dublin; adaptive reuse in Georgia
By Rob Schneider | November 6, 2024
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PM Hotel president explains Sightline, other management deals
News / Management
PM Hotel president explains Sightline, other management deals
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 6, 2024
Adding experiential expertise, new markets drives this deal. CEO also offers insight into why so many management companies are merging.... Read More
Latest news: Apple sells 4 for $31M; WorldHotels hard brands; record Ryman result
News / REITs
Latest news: Apple sells 4 for $31M; WorldHotels hard brands; record Ryman result
By Rob Schneider | November 5, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More