Companies Profiles

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5 US deals for Marriott’s new collection
News / Brands
5 US deals for Marriott’s new collection
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 23, 2025
Agreements with Hawkins Way Capital marks the debut of Series by Marriott in key urban and coastal markets.... Read More
IHG brings Ruby brand to US
News / Franchising
IHG brings Ruby brand to US
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 23, 2025
Franchise model with 34 hotels in Europe wants to reach 120 properties globally during the next decade. ... Read More
Castle Peak exec optimistic about M&A, robust consumer
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Castle Peak exec optimistic about M&A, robust consumer
By Rob Schneider | September 23, 2025
David Better of Castle Peak Holdings thinks the transaction market is getting more liquid and discusses target customers.... Read More
Bain takes stake in struggling French group
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Bain takes stake in struggling French group
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 22, 2025
Les Hôtels de Paris now has the capital and plan in place to settle its liabilities and finance development.  ... Read More
Far East Orchard primes platform for scalable returns
News / Owners
Far East Orchard primes platform for scalable returns
By Raini H.R. | September 17, 2025
A diversified lodging platform anchored by hospitality and student housing positions the Singapore company to weather cycles.... Read More
Certares likes that It’s hard to sell hotels
News / Owners
Certares likes that It’s hard to sell hotels
By Rob Schneider | September 17, 2025
Certares’ Nolan Hecht talks about the factors that have created an opportunistic deal environment and what he thinks it will take to get more buyers back in to the market.... Read More
Ace acquired by Seibu Prince
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Ace acquired by Seibu Prince
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 16, 2025
The $90 million deal should give the Ace brand stability, ongoing autonomy and new firepower for expansion. ... Read More
Global Mutual acquires Okami Hospitality
News / Asset Management
Global Mutual acquires Okami Hospitality
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 16, 2025
London-based investor acquires a portfolio with four existing properties and plans to expand into the U.S., Mideast and Asia. ... Read More
Why exiting Miami investment early made sense for Certares
News / Owners
Why exiting Miami investment early made sense for Certares
By Rob Schneider | September 15, 2025
Senior Managing Director Nolan Hecht discussed how a friendship that formed at Cornell has continued into one of the more successful investment collaborations. ... Read More
Is Sunstone next REIT on chopping block?
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Is Sunstone next REIT on chopping block?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 12, 2025
Activist investor Tarsadia Capital calls on board to sell undervalued company or liquidate assets. ... Read More
MIA Hospitality Management launches
News / Management
MIA Hospitality Management launches
By Rob Schneider | September 9, 2025
Hotel developer Robert Finvarb and hospitality veteran Brian Vujnovic have launched the Miami-based management firm, which already has a portfolio of five.... Read More
Noble House preps for next moves
News / Owners
Noble House preps for next moves
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 9, 2025
Brand refresh reflects next-generation family leadership identity and increased desire to grow opportunistically and into new markets. ... Read More
Club Med's Doyon talks mountain resorts
News / Brands
Club Med's Doyon talks mountain resorts
By Christina Jelski | September 8, 2025
All-inclusive pioneer talks differentiation in the mountain resort space, as well as pipeline.... Read More
Who are the likely buyers for Braemar’s portfolio?
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Who are the likely buyers for Braemar’s portfolio?
By Rob Schneider | September 3, 2025
Analysts say private equity or high-net-worth individuals or groups are the most likely buyers for the luxury assets. But will they sell as a portfolio or in pieces?... Read More
Why Axe Management Partners is bullish on Japan
News
Why Axe Management Partners is bullish on Japan
By Rob Schneider | September 2, 2025
CEO Gary Kwok discusses the company’s value-add strategy and how it uses IHG’s Garner brand to create a lifestyle midscale segment in Japan. ... Read More