Mergers & Acquisitions - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 20

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Marcus & Millichap Sells Holiday Inn Express & Suites Danbury for $12.05 Million, Marking Seventh Hotel Sale of 2026

🏨 Marcus & Millichap sold the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Danbury, Connecticut for $12,050,000. The sale, announced in 2026, was managed by Jerry Swon and John Krueger, marking Swon's seventh hotel sale of the year. Built in 2001 and renovated in 2024, the 50,000-square-foot hotel has 79 units and is situated on 2.5 acres. Key amenities include onsite parking, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center, located near I-84 and Danbury Fair Mall.

Jason Kow Regains Control of Queensgate, Restructures US Portfolio and Launches Dubai-Based Halston Street

📈 Jason Kow gained control of Queensgate from AlTi Tiedemann administrators in July 2025, following the restructuring of their US hospitality portfolio, involving six hotels and 1,176 keys in key US cities. Queensgate manages €3 billion in assets and completed a €800 million sale of European operations to Brookfield, involving 15 properties and 2,749 keys. Kow launched Halston Street in Dubai for global investments. Queensgate aims to invest in income-producing assets across Europe, the US, and the GCC.

Mubadala Capital to Acquire Pierre et Vacances S.A. with €1.90 per Share Offer, Delisting from Paris Exchange

💰 Major shareholders of Pierre et Vacances S.A., holding 58.6%, commit to tendering shares. Public shares need 80% tender by 2026, with a tender offer filing in Q1 2027. Mubadala Capital offers €1.90/share cum dividend and €1.79/share ex dividend, with potential to raise to €2.00. Preferred shares for management are priced at €40,000, while founder Gérard Brémond's shares are €190,000, with an option for €200,000. Delisting from Paris stock exchange requires approval on 30 September.

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Braemar Hotels & Resorts Abandons Sale, Faces $505 Million in Fees to Self-Manage Amid Hotel REIT Surge

22 June 2026

🏨 Braemar Hotels & Resorts is dropping its sale plans to self-manage, incurring $505M in termination fees to Ashford Inc. After selling a 3-hotel portfolio for $437.5M, they net $330M post-debt, necessitating further asset sales. Analysts are split: Baird sees risks in smaller REITs, while Truist highlights strong sector performance. Hotel REITs boast impressive stock gains and favorable RevPAR trends, despite Braemar’s challenges with angry shareholders and potential litigation.

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Peveril of the Peak Hotel in Derbyshire Listed for Sale at £2 Million with 2027 Vacant Possession

📍 46-bedroom Peveril of the Peak hotel in Dovedale, Derbyshire, is for sale with a £2 million freehold. Situated in Thorpe, the property spans 10 acres and includes a detached two-bedroom cottage. It features a reception, lounge, bar, dining room, two function rooms, and 14 partially refurbished staff bedrooms. Managed by Christie and Co's Matt Hill, the site is tenanted until early 2027, when vacant possession will be available.

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Dominus Sells Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre to Millemont Capital Partners in £74M Deal, 2026's Largest Urban Sale Outside London

🏨 Dominus sold the Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre to Millemont Capital Partners for £74 million, marking 2026's largest urban single-asset sale outside London. Dominus acquired the property in 2014, transforming it into a 160-room hotel with occupancy rates above 90% since 2019. Preet Ahluwalia, Dominus CEO, highlighted successful development and 12-year ownership. Millemont's Ashley Shaw noted over £150 million in transactions during the first half of 2026, emphasizing Oxford's strong market.

Salesforce Acquires Finn for $3.6 Billion to Leverage Its Proprietary AI Customer Support Infrastructure

💰 Amex acquired TheFork from TripAdvisor for $700 million, raising questions about its relevance. Yum! sold Pizza Hut for $1.5 billion, aiming to leverage nostalgia despite franchise struggles. Salesforce bought Finn (formerly Intercom) for $3.6 billion to capitalize on its AI infrastructure. In May, the leisure and hospitality sector added 70,000 jobs, significantly surpassing the 12-month average of 14,000, with food services contributing 48,000 jobs, indicating industry growth.

Hotel Investors Weigh Brand Affiliation Costs: Up to 25% of Room Revenue to Brands

18 June 2026

🏨 Hotel investors face a crucial choice: brand affiliation or independence? Brand fees include a 2–4% base management fee, 8–12% incentive fee, and 4–6% franchise fee, totaling 15-25% of revenue. In urban markets, brands often justify costs; however, in leisure destinations, independence may yield better returns despite demanding institutional-grade management and quick decision-making. On a $10 million revenue asset, understanding brand value impact is essential for strategic investment decisions.

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Switch Management Acquires Ibis Styles Bournemouth from Administration, Securing 30 Jobs and Second Local Purchase

🏨 Switch Management acquired the 78-bedroom Ibis Styles Hotel in Bournemouth, safeguarding about 30 jobs. Joint administrators Glen Carter and Damian Webb of RSM UK facilitated the sale from Coast Hotels and Leisure. This marks Switch Management's second Bournemouth acquisition, following a £2 million investment in Queens Hotel and Spa. The hotel will continue operating in the coastal market as Switch Management works to stabilize and enhance its business operations.

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Hyatt's Acquisition of Standard Hotels: A Test for Preserving Brand Identity and Cultural Influence

17 June 2026

📍 In 2024, Hyatt acquired Standard International, LLC, encompassing 22 hotels and approximately 2,000 rooms, with over 30 projects in development. Previously, IHG purchased Kimpton Hotels in 2014 for $430 million, initially featuring 62 hotels and 71 restaurants. Accor acquired 85% of 21c Museum Hotels in 2018 when it had eight hotels and three under development. CBRE's 2025 research indicates hotel brand growth at a 7% annual rate, while loyalty membership increased by 15%. Unfortunately, increased brands haven't improved RevPAR since 2019.

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