Independent Hotel

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Hyatt CEO on benefits of JVs, growth in China
News / Brands
Hyatt CEO on benefits of JVs, growth in China
By Rob Schneider | October 18, 2024
Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian was interviewed at HICAP about whether he prefers JVs or collaborations, the company’s current business model and what he would change about the industry.... Read More
Sheila Johnson’s third act
News / Owners
Sheila Johnson’s third act
By Christina Jelski | October 17, 2024
The pioneering Black businesswoman has built something unique with the Salamander Collection: a venture that has perfected community building and an approach to hospitality that puts the emphasis on experiences.... Read More
Latest news: Uber buying Expedia?; Regent back in the US; UK deal volume
News / Brands
Latest news: Uber buying Expedia?; Regent back in the US; UK deal volume
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 17, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Accor, Remington, Hyatt, Noble, many more
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Accor, Remington, Hyatt, Noble, many more
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | October 17, 2024
Among the noteworthy quotes of the week was Accor exec Jean-Jacques Morin talking about the industry's overemphasis on net unit growth versus value generated.... Read More
HICAP opens with talk of overtourism, negating NUG, growth hot spots
News / Asia Pacific
HICAP opens with talk of overtourism, negating NUG, growth hot spots
By Rob Schneider | October 17, 2024
On the first day of the Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP), top hotel executives discussed the industry’s hottest topics.... Read More
Deal activity: October 8-14, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: October 8-14, 2024
By Shawn Turner | October 16, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was JB Asset Management’s acquisition of the Mercure Ambassador Seoul. ... Read More
TLC notebook, Part 2: BWH update; new Stonebridge CEO; Hyatt’s Dan Hansen
News / Brands
TLC notebook, Part 2: BWH update; new Stonebridge CEO; Hyatt’s Dan Hansen
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 16, 2024
Notes from more interviews at the Lodging Conference include news from BWH, Stonebridge, Hyatt, Brittain and Resolute Road. ... Read More
APAC investment volume growing by 4.3%
News / Asia Pacific
APAC investment volume growing by 4.3%
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 16, 2024
Latest JLL research suggests more favorable market conditions will continue to drive transaction activity with new phase less defined by recovery and more linked to organic and sustainable growth. ... Read More
Latest news: Auberge adds Houston; big franchise deal for Sonesta; records in Rio, Berlin
News / Brands
Latest news: Auberge adds Houston; big franchise deal for Sonesta; records in Rio, Berlin
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 16, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hyatt, CR Land expand cooperation in China
News / Brands
Hyatt, CR Land expand cooperation in China
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 16, 2024
The JV will develop and manage hotels, including six existing and two new Mumian hotels under Hyatt soft brands, as well as develop additional Hyatt branded properties.... Read More
TLC notebook, Part 1: DEI, third-party buyers’ remorse, net buyers
News / Brands
TLC notebook, Part 1: DEI, third-party buyers’ remorse, net buyers
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 15, 2024
In bare bones conversations with operators, developers and industry advisors, the mood is starting to turn bullish on the buy side, while the grind is back on the operations front.  ... Read More
Latest news: HAMA members weigh in; Marriott gains in Denmark; Azul grows in Reno
News / Brands
Latest news: HAMA members weigh in; Marriott gains in Denmark; Azul grows in Reno
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 15, 2024
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Henderson Park reportedly buying PGA National Resort
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Henderson Park reportedly buying PGA National Resort
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 15, 2024
If the deal closes, the London-based investor will make the biggest deal of 2024 in South Florida; Salamander will come in to manage the hotel.... Read More
How AI search platforms may change travel marketing
News
How AI search platforms may change travel marketing
By Mark Frary | October 14, 2024
Experts said migration to AI is slow with hesitant brands continuing to rely on pay-per-click marketing. ... Read More
Latest news: Diplomat rebranding; Accor adds in Tokyo; new WTTC data
News / Brands
Latest news: Diplomat rebranding; Accor adds in Tokyo; new WTTC data
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 14, 2024
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More