Independent Hotel

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Development moratorium coming to Bali
News / Asia Pacific
Development moratorium coming to Bali
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 9, 2024
Timeline to halt hotel, villas and nightclub development could range from between two and 10 years, according to reports. ... Read More
Latest news: $135M Oahu construction loan; 700 for Red Roof; Drury adds near Charleston
News / Financing
Latest news: $135M Oahu construction loan; 700 for Red Roof; Drury adds near Charleston
By Rob Schneider | September 9, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why Latin American pipeline is surging
News / Latin America
Why Latin American pipeline is surging
By Rob Schneider | September 9, 2024
The region’s construction pipeline has increased double digits year over year and is poised for even more growth, according to Lodging Econometrics.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Accor, B&B, Extreme Hospitality, H World Group
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Accor, B&B, Extreme Hospitality, H World Group
By Rob Schneider | September 9, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Marriott on China booking window; Maui leads Hawaii; Alterra’s $300M investment
News / Brands
Latest news: Marriott on China booking window; Maui leads Hawaii; Alterra’s $300M investment
By Rob Schneider | September 6, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Rebounding gateways will lead transaction charge: JLL
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Rebounding gateways will lead transaction charge: JLL
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 6, 2024
RevPAR recovery for the top 10 most liquid hotel markets outperformed the global average in the first half of 2024. What are the deal implications? ... Read More
Deal activity: August 24, September 3, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: August 24, September 3, 2024
By Shawn Turner | September 5, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Chartres Lodging Group’s acquisition of the Lüm Hotel from Shomof Group for $57 million.... Read More
Is Sri Lanka poised for a dream come true moment?
News / Asia Pacific
Is Sri Lanka poised for a dream come true moment?
By Raini H.R. | September 5, 2024
A bailed-out Sri Lanka is seeing arrivals rebound and there are other good reasons for investors to be more curious about hotel development there. ... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Rocco Forte Hotels, Hilton, Collective Hospitality
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Rocco Forte Hotels, Hilton, Collective Hospitality
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | September 5, 2024
Noteworthy quotes from the week's past stories, including JLL talking about anticipated CMBS issuance.... Read More
Latest news: Palm Springs redux; $527M Florida construction loan; great July for extended-stay
News / Owners
Latest news: Palm Springs redux; $527M Florida construction loan; great July for extended-stay
By Rob Schneider | September 5, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
For global CEOs, a choice between ‘asset light’ and ‘asset right’
News / Asia Pacific
For global CEOs, a choice between ‘asset light’ and ‘asset right’
By Rob Schneider | September 4, 2024
A panel of hospitality executives at HICAP ANZ in Sydney discussed investments vs. development in the current environment and the power of international brands for consumers.... Read More
Asia Pac hoteliers divided on 2024/25 outlook
News / Asia Pacific
Asia Pac hoteliers divided on 2024/25 outlook
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 4, 2024
New JLL research suggests China’s economy is still dragging on hotel performance, while the boom in India could offset some of the near-term shortfalls.... Read More
Forte dynasty takes next steps
News / Brands
Forte dynasty takes next steps
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 4, 2024
Charles Forte talks about investment from Saudi fund, pipeline and maintaining Rocco Forte Hotels’ classic luxury position.... Read More
Latest news: Chartres buys in LA; MG Developer adds in Miami; Pandox buys again in UK
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Chartres buys in LA; MG Developer adds in Miami; Pandox buys again in UK
By Rob Schneider | September 4, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
1.4% RevPAR increase for 2024: LARC forecast
News
1.4% RevPAR increase for 2024: LARC forecast
By Rob Schneider | September 3, 2024
The Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting forecast also projects the best and worst-performing hotel markets for the coming years.... Read More