Independent Hotel

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Pontiac Land sees mixed-use opportunities beyond Singapore
News / Owners
Pontiac Land sees mixed-use opportunities beyond Singapore
By Raini H.R. | November 5, 2024
CEO David Tsang talks about how Pontiac Land is expanding its footprint across continents with its signature blend of luxury, design and sustainability. ... Read More
Meyer Jabara adds 14 Griffin Hotel assets
News / Management
Meyer Jabara adds 14 Griffin Hotel assets
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 5, 2024
The merger of management companies moves MJH further West, closer to its goal of reaching 50 hotels by Q1 2025. ... Read More
Latest news: Davidson expands portfolio; Loews reports loss; Hilton adds in Italy
News / Financing
Latest news: Davidson expands portfolio; Loews reports loss; Hilton adds in Italy
By Rob Schneider | November 4, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Pyramid’s European division merges with Axiom
News / Management
Pyramid’s European division merges with Axiom
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 4, 2024
The combined management company will have some 48 hotels and 8,000 keys. ... Read More
PM Hotel Group merges with Sightline Hospitality
News / Management
PM Hotel Group merges with Sightline Hospitality
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 4, 2024
The deal adds 22 properties to PM’s portfolio that are either open or set to open within the coming months.... Read More
Group continues to drive Marriott performance
News / C Corps
Group continues to drive Marriott performance
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 4, 2024
Higher G&A creates slight earnings miss but performance continues to beat as the year winds down.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: AHLA, Mandarin Oriental, Meliá,  Minor
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: AHLA, Mandarin Oriental, Meliá, Minor
By Rob Schneider | November 1, 2024
Hotel executive moves: AHLA, Mandarin Oriental, Meliá, Minor false Hotel executive moves: AHLA, Mandarin Oriental, Meliá, Minor Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week. Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week. Brought to you by... Read More
Latest news: $691M deal largest for APAC; IHG adds in Indianapolis; $550M Florida refi
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: $691M deal largest for APAC; IHG adds in Indianapolis; $550M Florida refi
By Rob Schneider | November 1, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
KSL sells Davidson to industry newcomer
News / Management
KSL sells Davidson to industry newcomer
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 1, 2024
Nautic Partners takes control of the 86-hotel management company, while KSL will continue to work with Davidson as a manger.... Read More
Slowing RevPAR growth impacts brand selection: CBRE
News / Brands
Slowing RevPAR growth impacts brand selection: CBRE
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 1, 2024
New report suggests with only 30% of brands examined achieving above-average RevPAR growth over the past five years, brand selection even more critical. ... Read More
Hyatt CEO explains reasons for lowering net room guidance
News / C Corps
Hyatt CEO explains reasons for lowering net room guidance
By Rob Schneider | November 1, 2024
Mark Hoplamazian talked about how brand standards and higher attrition played a role in NUG revision; further analysis of Grupo Piñero and pursuit of an asset-light strategy.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Hyatt, AHLA, Wyndham, Noble
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Hyatt, AHLA, Wyndham, Noble
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | October 31, 2024
Noteworthy quotes from stories of the past week include Hyatt's Mark Hoplamazian on their deal with Grupo Piñero.... Read More
AHLA names Rosanna Maietta new leader
News / North America
AHLA names Rosanna Maietta new leader
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 31, 2024
The former head of the AHLA Foundation and head of communications returns to the fold to drive the association’s mission. ... Read More
Latest news: Lauderdale megadevelopment; Booking earnings; robust LatAm pipeline
News / Owners
Latest news: Lauderdale megadevelopment; Booking earnings; robust LatAm pipeline
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 31, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
D.C. hotels and vacation rentals are getting Inauguration Day boost
News
D.C. hotels and vacation rentals are getting Inauguration Day boost
By Christina Jelski | October 30, 2024
With the next presidential election less than a week away, Washington, D.C., is already showing a spike in hotel and vacation rental bookings for the Jan. 20, 2025, inauguration.... Read More