Independent Hotel

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Nazarian launches preventative medicine brand
News / Brands
Nazarian launches preventative medicine brand
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 16, 2024
Without offering any deal details, sbe and its partners said The Estate boasts a 15-resort/residence pipeline with the first four coming by 2026 in addition to an outlet at the Fairmont Century Plaza in LA.... Read More
Latest news: Omni adds in Texas; vacant STL hotel under contract; Ventive Hospitality IPO
News / Brands
Latest news: Omni adds in Texas; vacant STL hotel under contract; Ventive Hospitality IPO
By Rob Schneider | September 13, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Hotel Equities, SH Hotels, Stonebridge
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Hotel Equities, SH Hotels, Stonebridge
By Rob Schneider | September 13, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
IHG announces big NYC deal with Extell
News / Brands
IHG announces big NYC deal with Extell
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 13, 2024
Midtown development for third Kimpton-branded hotel in town will feature 529 rooms and is set to open late next year.... Read More
Deal activity: September 4-10, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: September 4-10, 2024
By Shawn Turner | September 12, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Blackstone’s acquisition of the Hyatt Regency Clearwater in Florida from Westmont Hospitality Group for $137 million.... Read More
Dissecting the fragmented wellness market
News / Owners
Dissecting the fragmented wellness market
By Rob Schneider | September 12, 2024
RLA Global’s annual wellness report shows luxury properties rule in GOPPAR, while upper upscale has the stronger profit performance.... Read More
Quotes of the week: Hyatt, Driftwood Capital, Salter Brothers; and more
News / Insights
Quotes of the week: Hyatt, Driftwood Capital, Salter Brothers; and more
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | September 12, 2024
Noteworthy quotes from the week's stories, including Hyatt's Mark Hoplamazian on Taylor Swift impacting GDP growth.... Read More
Latest news: Motel One to Miami; LionGrove's big plan in Puerto Rico; IHG grows Vignette
News / Owners
Latest news: Motel One to Miami; LionGrove's big plan in Puerto Rico; IHG grows Vignette
September 12, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
NYC hoteliers take to streets to fight license bill
News / North America
NYC hoteliers take to streets to fight license bill
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 12, 2024
More than 1,000 hoteliers and supporters rally to urge City Council to reject a bill that would prohibit hoteliers from hiring subcontractors.... Read More
Latest news: Flynn Properties $54M refi; Indus secures $26.4M loan; first Spark in Canada
News / Financing
Latest news: Flynn Properties $54M refi; Indus secures $26.4M loan; first Spark in Canada
By Rob Schneider | September 11, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Fuller to receive ALIS Lifetime Achievement Award
News / Insights
Fuller to receive ALIS Lifetime Achievement Award
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 11, 2024
Longtime Marriott executive who for years led international development will be honored at the 2025 conference in Los Angeles. ... Read More
Openings keep growing in Europe: LE
News / EMEA
Openings keep growing in Europe: LE
By Rob Schneider | September 10, 2024
With almost half of Europe’s hotel pipeline currently under construction, Lodging Econometrics forecasts an increase in openings in the coming years.... Read More
Latest news: NewcrestImage buys in Ohio; third Le Petit Pali; first Regent standalone residence
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: NewcrestImage buys in Ohio; third Le Petit Pali; first Regent standalone residence
By Rob Schneider | September 10, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Salter Brothers goes full-throttle in Japan
News / Owners
Salter Brothers goes full-throttle in Japan
By Raini H.R. | September 9, 2024
The Australian fund manager is diving into Japan’s mid-market hotels, ryokans and luxury properties – a thrilling journey that can be challenging.  ... Read More
Taylor Swift in Europe: a lodging love story
News / Brands
Taylor Swift in Europe: a lodging love story
By Rob Schneider | September 9, 2024
Top executives at Hyatt and Marriott discussed the Taylor Swift effect, leisure demand and weakness in China at a lodging conference in New York City.... Read More