Mergers & Acquisitions - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 12

IHCL to Acquire Controlling Stake in Atmantan; Marking Its Foray into the Integrated Wellness Segment

🏠 Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has signed agreements to acquire a 51% stake in Sparsh Infratech Private Limited, the owner of the luxury wellness center brand 'Atmantan', near Pune. This acquisition allows IHCL to expand its wellness platform. IHCL operates 360 hotels globally and is India's largest hospitality company. Atmantan, founded by Sharmilee and Nikhil Kapur, focuses on science-backed holistic wellness. The collaboration aims to leverage Taj InnerCircle's 13 million-strong customer base.

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HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter – Week Ending 14 November 2025

📈 JD Properties acquired the 102-key George Williams Hotel in Brisbane, Australia from YMCA Queensland for approximately AUD34 million. The hotel underwent AUD1.2 million in refurbishments. 🏨 In Hong Kong, the Tang Shing-bor family sold the 45-key Hotel Victoria Tsim Sha Tsui for HKD118 million, a 64% loss from its 2018 purchase. 🏢 AB Capital acquired two hotels in Osaka, Japan, to be rebranded under City Express by Marriott, expanding its portfolio to 11 assets. Renovations are due by 2026.

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Hunter Hotel Advisors Announces Sale of Courtyard Amarillo Downtown

🏘️ Hunter Hotel Advisors facilitated the off-market sale of the 107-key Courtyard Amarillo Downtown on October 20, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas. The seller, an affiliate of Summit Hotel Properties, Inc., transferred ownership to Amarillo-based KAMP Hotels. The hotel, originally built in 1928 and converted in 2010, offers amenities like a business area, fitness center, and The Bistro. It’s located near key attractions and institutions like the Amarillo Civic Center and West Texas A&M University.

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Broadway Park Hotel on Isle of Wight sold to Caledonian Leisure

🏨 Broadway Park Hotel in Sandown, built in 1870 and featuring 106 bedrooms, is now part of Caledonian Leisure's portfolio as the Caledonian Island Hotel. Originally a family home, it has operated as a hotel since the early 1960s. This acquisition is part of a larger sale by Christie and Co, involving 33 Coast and Country Hotels with 2,664 bedrooms. David McDonald, Caledonian's finance director, expressed gratitude for acquiring their sixth hotel.

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Manor pub and hotel in Alconbury put up for sale

🏠 The Manor pub and hotel in Alconbury is for sale at £595,000. Owned by Brian and Julie Kitson for nearly 20 years, this Grade II listed building features seven en suite rooms and a beer garden. Located on Chapel Street, near the A1 and future Universal Studios in Bedford, it presents growth potential. Managed by Christie and Co, this 16th-century venue is popular for its Black Rock Grill, attracting both locals and visitors.

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Marriott expands its branded residences footprint across EMEA

🏠 Marriott expands its EMEA branded residential portfolio, boosting its footprint by 23% in Europe and 59% in the Middle East and Africa since late 2023. With over 50 projects in 18 countries, nearly 20 new agreements were signed in 2025, half being standalone residences. Key projects include Marriott Residences in Budapest and Dubai Islands. Two-thirds of 2025 signings are luxury, with high demand in coastal and urban areas. Affini in Dubai sold out in a week.

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Lancashire’s Singleton Lodge brought to market for £1.45m

🏨 Singleton Lodge Country House Hotel, a Georgian hotel near Poulton-le-Fylde, is on the market for over £1.45 million. The three-storey property covers five acres and includes 14 en-suite bedrooms. A popular wedding venue, it features a reception lounge, bar, and dining areas seating up to 80. Located close to the M55, it offers easy access to Preston, Blackpool, and the Fylde coast. Tom Cunningham of Savills Manchester calls it a prime acquisition opportunity.

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Heathcote Hotel in Manchester acquired by Oberland

🏨 Oberland and RealVantage acquired Manchester's Grade II-listed Heathcote Hotel, originally built in 1899, featuring a grand staircase and Jacobean-Baroque façade. Supported by Swiss Finance & Property Group, with legal and tax advice from Brodies and BDO, C1 Capital Partners will manage operations. Co-founders Andrew Dean and William Riordan see restoration potential and value creation. Earlier, they partnered on Glasgow's Arthouse Hotel acquisition.

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Demand-Driven Growth: Huntsville Hotel Market’s Meteoric Rise

🚀 Huntsville, 2025: Economic growth boosts hotel demand with $400M in transportation, $600M in schools, $200M in healthcare, and $150M in quality of life investments. Redstone Arsenal and Cummings Research Park generate 60% of hotel business and contribute $18B annually. U.S. Space Command's relocation adds 1,400 jobs. Key projects: $1.6B Mazda Toyota plant, $200M Blue Origin facility, and $750M+ Meta data center. Over 1,000 hotel rooms added by 2025. Huntsville thrives as a major economic hub.

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Saudi Arabia: the new epicenter of global hospitality ambitions

🏨 Saudi Arabia is becoming a central market for global hotel development. Major groups like Four Seasons and Meliá are investing in large-scale projects, indicating the Kingdom's growing attractiveness.

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