Mergers & Acquisitions

After nearly two years of weighing a sale, the private equity giant is reportedly steering the Barcelona-based owner of hotels and resorts across the Mediterranean toward a Madrid listing this fall.

The former hotel benefits from transport links to Nottingham, Leicester and Birmingham, as well as proximity to local businesses

🏠 Bain Capital and Omnam Group sold The Lake Como EDITION to Sansiri Capital. The hotel, located opposite Bellagio, is 1 hour from Milan. Originally a 19th-century palazzo, it was acquired in late 2021, redeveloped from April 2022, and opened in March 2026, reducing rooms from nearly 300 to 148. The property includes a spa, floating pool, and beach club, achieving LEED Gold certification. The sale's financial terms remain undisclosed.

🏨 The Lysses House Hotel in Fareham, Hampshire, sold for £1.5m to a local investor, marking its first ownership change in 40 years. The Georgian hotel features 21 en-suite rooms, a restaurant for 60, and a terrace for 30. Colin Mercer, owner since 1986, has retired, with the new owner planning to expand their hospitality portfolio. Christie and Co managed the sale, overseen by Ed Bellfield. The hotel is conveniently located near Southampton and Portsmouth.

📈 Marriott aims to close a $1.55 billion group revenue gap in the U.S. and Canada by 2027. This initiative was highlighted in a slide presentation shown to hotel teams this month, with incentives offered to achieve the December 31 target. Similar messages were reported by Marriott employees in other regions over the past two weeks. The push is part of Marriott's strategic efforts to boost group sales.

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💸 In August 2026, JLL Capital Markets arranged the $13.5 million sale of the 96-room Residence Inn Boston North Shore/Danvers in Danvers, MA, to Torrington, with plans for an 88-unit apartment conversion. Built in 1989, the property offers access to Boston and Logan International Airport. The site has zoning approval for conversion, addressing housing constraints in the area. JLL's team secured financing, and the property retains hotel operation flexibility.