Mergers & Acquisitions

🏠 Victory Group has acquired Cameron House from KSL Capital Partners. This iconic resort, located on Loch Lomond's banks, is celebrated as the 5th best resort in Europe by the 2025 Condé Nast Traveller UK Readers’ Choice Awards. Victory's portfolio now includes the Fairmont Grand Hotel in Geneva and projects in Amsterdam and London. CEO Erik Moresco emphasizes their commitment to investing in high-quality locations. Plans include enhancing Cameron House with wellness and experiential offerings.

🏖 Acquired by Mast Capital and Koch Real Estate Investments, The Islands of Islamorada Resort in Florida, 90 minutes from Miami, offers 22 private villas and eight hotel suites. Each villa spans 4,067 sq. ft., includes four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a garage, and costs $3.8 million. Amenities feature a marina, pools, and a beach. Ocean Sotheby’s International Realty will manage villa sales. Owned by Frisbie Group, financing was arranged by Berkadia Miami.

🏨 Rebel Hotel Company has acquired management of three lifestyle hotels: Circa 39 Miami Beach, Hotel La Jolla in San Diego, and Coachman Lake Tahoe. In 2026, Circa 39 will undergo a significant repositioning as part of IHG's Vignette Collection. Rebel Hotel plans to enhance food, beverage, and guest experiences at Hotel La Jolla and improve programming and services at Coachman Lake Tahoe. CEO Brian Sparacino emphasizes the potential to elevate operations and market positions.

🏖 Mast Capital and Koch Real Estate Investments acquired The Islands of Islamorada Resort in Florida's Upper Keys, featuring 22 villas and eight hotel suites on seven acres. Villas start at $3.8 million, spanning 4,067 square feet with four bedrooms. The amenities include pools, a marina, and pickleball courts. The joint venture purchased from Frisbie Group, with Berkadia Miami arranging financing. The new owners will relaunch sales with Ocean Sotheby’s International Realty as the exclusive broker.

🏨 Acquired by Amaterra Hospitality Group, Portland's RiverPlace Hotel now managed by CoralTree Hospitality, offers 85 guestrooms with river views on Portland’s south waterfront. The hotel's amenities include over 7,000 sq. ft. of event space, a Pacific Northwest-inspired restaurant, and outdoor spaces. Owners Colleen Nistler, Werner Nistler Jr., and Marcus Breuer aim to revitalize the area and preserve this iconic property. CoralTree sees growth potential in this dynamic urban locale.

🗺 In July 2026, TravelAI, the operating name of UpNext Ventures Inc., acquired the Sonder brand, including its trademarks and over 70 domain names like Sonder.com, through a court-supervised bankruptcy in Canada. The acquisition excludes Sonder’s operational business. The new Sonder.com, launched as a curated guide for urban stays, features accommodations in major cities worldwide. This purchase was approved by the Superior Court of Québec on July 6, 2026.

🏨 Hart Hambleton secures a new refinancing package from The Cumberland Building Society to fund expansion of its hotel and bakery operations in Rutland. Established in 1980, its Hambleton Hall has held a Michelin star since 1982. The bakery, founded in 2008, supplies over 200 wholesale clients and operates eight retail shops. The refinancing replaces previous arrangements, providing a foundation for growth across its hospitality and food sectors, employing staff for local and international clientele.

🏨 Alpine Realty Capital successfully facilitated the purchase of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bay City—Riverfront in Bay City, Michigan, located on the Saginaw River. This hotel, a significant part of Michigan's lodging industry for over 20 years, was acquired with Alpine's assistance in negotiations, due diligence, appraisal, and legal coordination. Ed Walsh, Alpine Realty Capital's president, praised the successful transaction and its addition to the buyer's portfolio.

🏨 Safestay sold its Glasgow Charing Cross hotel for £5.1m. The property, acquired in 2019, was sold to an investor with similar hospitality ventures in Glasgow city. This sale, along with previous ones in Edinburgh and Brighton, aims to strengthen Safestay's balance sheet for future growth. Led by Christie and Co, the deal highlights Glasgow's hospitality market appeal. Chairman Larry Lipman emphasized the transaction's role in increasing portfolio flexibility and shareholder value.