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 / Mergers and Acquisitions

Certares' Hecht on M&A disconnect, finding pockets

By Rob Schneider | July 19, 2024

Certares’ Nolan Hecht talks about hotel M&A, “pocket” neighborhoods and what's surprising him about group travel this summer.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Hyatt bidding for Standard International: Report

By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 18, 2024

Bloomberg is citing sources saying Hyatt is pursuing another bolt-on lifestyle hotel company as it extends its asset-light growth strategy.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Why Certares is so optimistic about the M&A market

By Rob Schneider | July 17, 2024

Nolan Hecht, whose company has already acquired two high-profile assets in 2024, said he thinks this is one of the best hotel acquisition periods in decades. Here's why.... Read More

News / Management

Highgate’s select, extended-stay manager gains traction

By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 16, 2024

Expanding InnVentures adds two Embassy Suites and expects to add more markets after adding 25 hotels last year. ... Read More

News / Asset Management

Global Hotel Alliance, now 20, seeks corporate niche

By Chris Davis | July 16, 2024

CEO Chris Hartley talks about the state of the network, business travel trends and the promise of direct booking. ... Read More

News / Management

Coury creates complementary management company

By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 16, 2024

Concert Hospitality will grow in the full- and limited-service sectors, bringing Coury's tested strategies to a new niche.... Read More

News / Franchising

Wyndham opens first Echo Suites

By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 11, 2024

The economy extended-stay property developed by Cox Universal Group came in at about $117,000 per key; Wyndham wants 75 more to open or shovel by the end of 2026. ... Read More

News / Brands

Virgin's Bermingham on growth, synergies

By Christina Jelski | July 9, 2024

Virgin Hotels Collection CEO James Bermingham provides an update on expansion plans, the boom in group travel and synergies within the Virgin ecosystem.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Room Mate expands with Staying Valencia acquisition

By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 3, 2024

The Madrid-based lifestyle operator will add and rebrand 10 hotels to reach 32 properties In Europe, as well as launch an elevated collection brand.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Why Sage Hospitality sees growth with One Ocean deal

By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | July 2, 2024

The One Ocean Resort & Spa in Atlantic Beach, Florida, was acquired for $87 million by a JV that includes Sage Hospitality Group. We dig deeper into the deal.... Read More

News / Owners

How the Ferragamo family built a niche in luxury hospitality

By Christina Jelski | June 28, 2024

CEO Valeriano Antonioli discusses brand strategy, the expanding Portrait brand and performance in Italy. ... Read More

News / Brands

Hyatt takes Lindner deal step further with brand acquisition

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 28, 2024

Acquisition of the me and all hotels brand gives Hyatt a conversion-friendly lifestyle brand to grow across Europe and further afield. ... Read More

News / Brands

Sbe expands to luxury wellness care

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 27, 2024

With brand details and potential hotel component set for a September launch, the first property will launch at Century Plaza and in partnership with Fountain Life. ... Read More