Independent Hotel

Stay updated with the latest trends and developments in the independants hotel segment through Hotel Investment Today's dedicated section. Our coverage includes market forecasts, financing news, strategic growth opportunities, and more that impact this hotel segment.

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Azora sells stake in 3 Mediterranean resorts

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 4, 2026

Deal valued at €300 million gives Grupo Empresas Matutes full control of the transformed assets acquired in 2019.... Read More

News / Brands

Nikki Beach CEO grows brand with feminine touch

By Dennis Nessler | March 4, 2026

Lucia Penrod said the brand is not even half-way complete and hints at a brand extension to come.... Read More

News / EMEA

UK staged second-half comeback in 2025

By Rob Schneider | March 3, 2026

The rebound was supported by sustained growth in leisure and wellness demand, according to a Knight Frank report. But expectations are muted for 2026.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Brown Palace for sale; $75M refi in California; trade in Texas

By Rob Schneider | March 3, 2026

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

News / EMEA

GCC compression could hit 15% to 20%

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 3, 2026

HVS President for Middle East and Africa says timing is critical with upcoming peak travel season potentially impacting hotel performance.... Read More

News / Franchising

New CFO, CDO North America for Wyndham

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 3, 2026

Sripathi moves into CFO role from CDO, North America, while Wilner fills development role.... Read More

News / EMEA

UK launches probe into data sharing

By Rob Schneider | March 2, 2026

The probe will examine whether hotel chains used the CoStar tool to share sensitive information.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: IGO sells final 12; Ben sells in Florida; Peregrine buys in N. California

By Rob Schneider | March 2, 2026

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

News

LARC predicts 0.6% US RevPAR growth in 2026

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 2, 2026

Conflict in Iran adds uncertainty to already cloudy outlook with upside and downside scenarios in play.... Read More

News / EMEA

Conflict strikes the Middle East

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 2, 2026

With ongoing attacks on Iran have come major disruption to travel and tourism. Here is some initial analysis of the impact.... Read More

News / REITs

REITs issue updates on sales and conservative guidance

By Rob Schneider | February 27, 2026

As a bevy of hotel REITs filed their earnings last week, we give updates on Ashford Trust, Braemar, DiamondRock, Pebblebrook, RLJ and Sunstone.... Read More