Mergers & Acquisitions

💰 In 2025, 287 new billionaires added $684 billion in wealth, dwarfing 2022's $75 billion. Forbes' U.S. 400 wealth list threshold jumped from $2.1 billion (2020) to $3.8 billion (2025), excluding 500 billionaires. U.S. luxury hotel supply grew 2.3% since 2015, while global wealth rose 9.6% annually. Luxury travel spending will hit $544 billion in 2026, a 23% increase over 2023. Ultra-luxury RevPAR of $909 (2026) is 160% of 2019's, indicating persistent pricing power in the sector.

The Cumberland Building Society has strengthened its support for an established UK country house hotel – along with its fast-growing bakery arm—by providing a refinancing package designed to fuel the…

Duetto has acquired Flyr Hospitality from FLYR. Flyr has long helped airlines set airfares and, in 2022, entered the hotel room-rate business by …

Asset-light growth can help hotel companies scale faster, but owners still carry the capital risk. Operators with skin in the game may be better positioned to test ideas, challenge investment assumptions, and focus on long-term hotel value.

🏨 DiamondRock Hospitality Company acquired The Bellmoor Inn & Spa, a 79-room luxury resort in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, for $31.0 million, equating to $392,000 per room. The deal, funded with cash, offers a 10.4x EBITDA multiple and an 8.6% NOI capitalization rate as of August 2026. Post-renovations, the Hotel is expected to yield a 9.5% NOI. This acquisition highlights strategic investment in a supply-constrained, high-demand market.

📍 Dreamscape Hospitality, Dallas-based, will manage The Doyle in Charlottesville, Virginia, starting September 30. The hotel, at 499 W. Main Street, will join Hilton’s Tapestry Collection. Dreamscape aims to boost operational performance and guest satisfaction. The Doyle offers diverse dining, including a rooftop bar with panoramic views. This move expands Dreamscape’s U.S. presence, enhancing value through strategic management and Hilton’s distribution and loyalty network while preserving The Doyle's unique charm.

Four years after Flyr bought its way into hotels, it's handing the unit to one of the two rivals Skift said it would have to beat.

🏨 Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) achieved a 27% revenue increase, totaling US$1.04 billion in Q3 2026, driven by a 33% rise in room nights. Total room revenue hit US$843 million, up 28%. Cross-brand revenues surged 53%. Membership grew by 17%, reaching 38 million. International travel generated US$589 million, up 40%. Spain led for total room revenue, while the US was the top feeder market. The alliance added 36 new properties, expanding its global footprint.

This article was written by Lodging Magazine. Click here to read the original article ATLANTA, Georgia—Peachtree Group announced that it has completed approximately $2.2 billion in private credit activity year-to-date…