Independent Hotel

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Latest news: Manhattan refi; REIT sells 5; New Jersey development
News / Financing
Latest news: Manhattan refi; REIT sells 5; New Jersey development
September 3, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Six-month turnaround plan for Selina
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Six-month turnaround plan for Selina
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 3, 2024
New owner Collective Hospitality plans to cut corporate costs, pay off some partnership debt and focus on driving occupancy with much more exhaustive distribution approach.... Read More
Post-pandemic changes lead to US worker strikes
News / North America
Post-pandemic changes lead to US worker strikes
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 3, 2024
More than 10,000 hotel workers walked off the job in eight U.S. cities to protest wage and benefit issues, as well as cuts to housekeeping positions.... Read More
How generational changes are affecting hotels
News / Brands
How generational changes are affecting hotels
By Rob Schneider | September 3, 2024
BWH Hotels executive Ron Pohl spoke at HICAP ANZ in Sydney about the growth of WorldHotels, AI and working with owners.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Aspen Hospitality, Four Seasons, MGM, Twenty Four Seven
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Aspen Hospitality, Four Seasons, MGM, Twenty Four Seven
By Rob Schneider | August 30, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: European deals at 5-year high; Hilton’s 8,000th; Grand Canyon hotels closed
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: European deals at 5-year high; Hilton’s 8,000th; Grand Canyon hotels closed
By Rob Schneider | August 30, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Young leaders don’t always act so young
News / Asia Pacific
Young leaders don’t always act so young
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 29, 2024
Emerging leaders panel at HICAP ANZ offer smart points of view about ownership, people development and investment trends. ... Read More
Latest news: Wynn NYC plans; Crowne Plaza deals in Japan; Pandox acquires 3 in London
News / Brands
Latest news: Wynn NYC plans; Crowne Plaza deals in Japan; Pandox acquires 3 in London
August 29, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: July 25-August 27, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: July 25-August 27, 2024
By Shawn Turner | August 29, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was CDC Houston’s acquisition of the Houston City Place Marriott from Affinius Capital and Woodbine Development Corp.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Kempinski, Choice, Mountain Shore, Outrigger
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Kempinski, Choice, Mountain Shore, Outrigger
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | August 29, 2024
Memorable quotes from this week's stories, including Kempinski Hotels new CEO Barbara Muckermann making a bold statement about the future of the luxury brand.... Read More
What’s top of mind for Australian finance execs?
News / Asia Pacific
What’s top of mind for Australian finance execs?
By Rob Schneider | August 28, 2024
At a HICAP ANZ panel in Sydney, hotel executives discuss financing, insolvency issues and tax changes happening right now in the Australian hospitality market.... Read More
Collective Hospitality will attempt to revive Selina
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Collective Hospitality will attempt to revive Selina
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 28, 2024
The Singapore-based experiential travel brand acquires a failed brand with 100 hybrid hotels/hostels.... Read More
Latest news: Hoxton heads to Australia; Hilton adds Guyana; InterCon back to Serbia
News / Brands
Latest news: Hoxton heads to Australia; Hilton adds Guyana; InterCon back to Serbia
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 28, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Dusit, Generator partner to pursue growth
News / Brands
Dusit, Generator partner to pursue growth
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 28, 2024
Each group will use its network to introduce the other to potential development opportunities in preferred growth markets. ... Read More
Inside Choice’s program to increase minority ownership
News
Inside Choice’s program to increase minority ownership
By Rob Schneider | August 28, 2024
Choice Hotels' SOAR program, designed to increase hotel ownership for underrepresented entrepreneurs, executed its first contract since being reintroduced. Here’s a look at the program and the deal. ... Read More