Companies Profiles

Stay updated with the latest news and insights on leading hotel companies through Hotel Investment Today's company profiles section. Our insightful coverage includes executive interviews, brand developments, strategic growth plans, and more that are shaping the hospitality industry.

News / Franchising

Can ‘fun’ shake up franchising in Asia Pacific?

By Raini H.R. | September 2, 2025

Ovolo bets its ‘fun’ ethos and unique design can rewrite the rules of franchising in Asia Pacific, but is the region ready for non-conformity?... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Another potential suitor for Hotel du Vin, Malmaison

By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 29, 2025

Reports suggest Hands’ Terra Firma Capital is in talks to buy the struggling UK-based boutique brands with 37 hotels.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

JTB Corp. to acquire Northstar Travel Group

By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 28, 2025

BHN Group parent company and B2B travel industry events, media, and information services company sold by EagleTree Capital and will operate independently as a wholly owned subsidiary of JTB.... Read More

News / Financing

US lender heads to India, beyond

By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 27, 2025

Avana’s Sundip Patel talks about his move to provide credit in emerging middle-class markets that have strong hotel pipelines. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Luxury hotel REIT Braemar up for sale

By Rob Schneider | August 27, 2025

The luxury hotel REIT said it doesn’t believe it “can flourish in today’s market environment” and will begin the sales process immediately.... Read More

News

Adaptable Ascott leans in to new models

By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 25, 2025

CEO Kevin Goh joined HICAP Conversations to discuss new opportunities in Asia Pacific and Ascott’s shift to asset light growth. ... Read More

News / Brands

Accor, InterGlobe India venture moves forward

By Raini H.R. | August 22, 2025

It may look like a dawdling start, but the chairman of the new joint company says much progress has been made. ... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: MCR, Pacific Beachcomber, Highside, EVT

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | August 21, 2025

Among this week's newsworthy quotes is MCR Hotels Tyler Morse talking about their pending investment in take-private Soho House.... Read More

News / Brands

Marriott upgrades Fairfield in China

By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 21, 2025

Redesign includes branding, public spaces and guestrooms as the brand aims to capture momentum for growth.... Read More

News / Owners

The ‘Brando’ opportunity

By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 20, 2025

Entrepreneur, hotelier Richard Bailey talks about the potential of organizing a ‘brand’ that stands for true environmental and social good. ... Read More