Mergers & Acquisitions

Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels (HSH), owner and operator of The Peninsula Hotels, is investing HK$2.1 billion (US$268 million) to renovate The …

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🏠 Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel and Cottages in Cumbria is up for sale by joint receivers. The 3.5-acre property in the North Pennines features a 16th-century manor house with 14 en-suite bedrooms and six barn-converted holiday cottages. Previously, it held planning permission for 38 holiday lets. Landwood Group and Savills are managing the sale, targeting operators and investors interested in the site's development potential.

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🏨 HHM Hotels has formed a strategic alliance with Wurzak Hotel Group (WHG), integrating WHG's managed portfolio into its platform. This includes hotels like The Dalmar in Fort Lauderdale and the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue. Both companies have a 30-year relationship and aim to enhance owner results and staff opportunities while maintaining property ownership. HHM operates over 240 hotels in the US and Canada, while WHG has over 40 years of hotel management experience in Philadelphia.

🏨 Tampa, Florida—In 2026, the Epicurean Hotel, part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, was sold by Mainsail Lodging & Development to KHP Capital Partners. Despite the sale, Mainsail will continue operating the 188-key hotel. Originally opened in 2013, the property expanded by 2025, adding 51 rooms and new event spaces. Located near Downtown Tampa in Historic Hyde Park, the hotel is close to Hyde Park Village and Bayshore Boulevard.

💰 CapitaLand Ascott Trust (CLAS) acquires Coliwoo Midtown in Singapore for SGD134 million, approximately SGD632,000 per key, on a 51-year leasehold. The six-story property features 212 rooms and will operate under a 10-year lease with annual rental indexation. Koramco and Paradise Group purchased K Square Hongdae in Seoul for KRW150 billion, planning redevelopment. MIRAI acquires Randor Hotel Kyoto Suites for JPY3.55 billion, with a 4.6% yield. Chi Residences 314 in Hong Kong sold for HKD174 million.

🏨 In 2023, Hunter Advisors sold the Hampton Inn Miami Airport East, a 127-room hotel built in 2017, to AON Hospitality Group. Located near Miami International Airport and less than a mile from the upcoming $1 billion Miami Freedom Park, the hotel features a pool, fitness center, and 748 sq ft of meeting space. This sale reflects confidence in Miami's growing market, boosted by developments like Miami Freedom Park and the Miami Financial District.

📈 InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) reported a 10% increase in operating profit to $665 million for the six months ending June 30, 2026. Revenue from segments rose 7% to $1.26 billion, and adjusted EBITDA grew 11% to $1.39 billion. Global RevPAR increased 4.1%, with the Americas up 4.8%. IHG opened 31,500 rooms in 197 hotels, expanding its estate to 7,109 hotels. Profit before tax fell 9% to $578 million due to higher costs. IHG plans shareholder returns of $1.2 billion in 2026.

🏨 IHG's CEO Elie Maalouf announced a +4.1% RevPAR growth in the first half of 2026, with an earnings per share increase of 13%. Nearly 200 hotels opened, contributing to a 5% net system growth in a global portfolio of 7,100 hotels. The pipeline now includes 2,400 hotels, with 352 signings planned. Revenue hit $2,650 million (+6%), and the shareholder program aims for $1.2 billion in returns. The asset-light model boosts profitability.