Mergers & Acquisitions

Sonder, once a high profile hospitality startup promising a tech enabled alternative to hotels, has entered liquidation after a failed attempt to scale an asset heavy model and a collapsed partnership with Marriott. Its downfall highlights the risks of branding operationally intensive real estate businesses as tech companies, the difficulty of integrating with legacy hotel systems, and a broader investor shift toward sustainable, asset light or hybrid hospitality models.

Real estate investor Oberland has announced that it has acquired the Heathcote Hotel in Manchester in partnership with RealVantage, for an undisclosed fee. The Heathcote Hotel, originally built in 1899,…

When Giants Forget What It Means to Be Hoteliers The Sonder–Marriott case is more than a failed integration. It’s a symptom of something deeper happening across the industry — the…

Accor just admitted what everyone else pretends not to see — you can’t mix a big brand OTA with a lifestyle brand. Accor’s board just approved exploring an IPO for…

Bali Posh Hotel proudly joins Wyndham Hotels & Resorts as part of the Trademark Collection by Wyndham, marking a new chapter of growth and global visibility for the Isla Verde hotel in Puerto Rico. The partnership also represents an important step in Wyndham’s expansion across the region, offering guests a new retreat that blends Balinese-inspired design with the warmth and vibrancy of the Caribbean.Located in the heart of Isla Verde in Puerto Rico, Bali Posh Hotel Adults Only offers an intimate, design-forward retreat where comfort and craftsmanship take center stage. With 78 carefully designed rooms, the hotel delivers a unique atmosphere inspired by Balinese aesthetics, featuring furniture and décor imported directly from Bali, a distinctive artisanal touch unlike anything else on the island.Isla Verde is one of Puerto Rico’s fastest-growing tourism and real estate districts, and Bali Posh Hotel is setting a new precedent for design-forward, contemporary properties in the area. The...

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The Tunbridge Wells Hotel, the boutique hotel, bar and restaurant in Royal Tunbridge Wells, has been put up for sale for £2.69m following 13 years under the same ownership. The…

The Ardencote Hotel in Warwickshire is to auction off its contents as part of preparations for a multi-million-pound redevelopment aimed at transforming its facilities and guest experience. Dating back to…

Today at the Resort and Residential Forum, Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) ("Marriott") announced continued momentum and expansion of the company’s branded residential portfolio across the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region.

Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate in Essex, has been awarded the prestigious AA Red Star status, receiving four Red Stars, at this year’s AA Hospitality Awards, held at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London.…