Mergers & Acquisitions

📈 IHG Hotels & Resorts has introduced Noted Collection, its 21st brand, targeting upscale conversions starting in EMEA. By 2035, IHG aims for over 150 Noted hotels globally. In 2025, IHG achieved a 13% rise in operating profit to $1.265 billion, with a 16% surge in adjusted earnings per share. RevPAR grew 1.5%, notably 4.6% in EMEAA. IHG opened 443 hotels, adding 65,078 rooms, and signed 102,054 rooms, with 52% as conversions.

🏨 Cranley Hotel in Kensington was sold to private buyers for a sum significantly above the guide price in early 2026. The 39-bedroom townhouse hotel, located on Bina Gardens, South Kensington, includes freehold interest in three period terraced buildings covering 1,398 sq m. Savills oversaw the sale for Quantuma administrators. Kitty Snaydon from Savills highlights the strong London hotel investment market and emphasizes the Cranley Hotel's value-add potential.

💵 KWHP, Ascendant Capital Partners, and Sotherly Hotels Inc. finalized a merger on January 22, 2026, acquiring all Sotherly shares at $2.25 each. Schulte Hospitality Group will manage Sotherly’s 10 hotels. The acquisition expands KWHP and Ascendant’s portfolios in Southeastern U.S. Apollo and Ascendant provided debt financing. The strategic move aims to enhance guest experiences through operational excellence and hospitality expertise.

📈 Grand Metropolitan Hotels plans to expand in the Asia Pacific region, particularly in Vietnam, where GDP growth exceeded 8% in 2025. Chairman Martin Smura and board member Philipp Rösler met Vietnam's Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính in Hanoi to discuss investment in tourism and hotel real estate. The company, operating in 46 countries, recently entered the UK market. Talks also included Sovico Group, which holds significant investments in aviation, finance, and real estate.

🏨 The Tankerville Arms Hotel in Wooler, at the edge of Northumberland National Park, will go to auction with a starting bid of £410k, down from its original £750k. The 18th Century hotel, spanning over 10,000 sq ft with 17 guest rooms, has been family-owned for over 40 years. It features a bar, 40-seat restaurant, and function room for 40. Located on the A697, it includes a car park and beer garden.

💵 MIAMI, February 2026 — MG Developer secured a $23 million refinancing loan from New York-based Interaudi Bank for the Regency Miami Airport by Sonesta, a five-story, 176-key hotel. Originally built in 1982, it offers amenities like a pool, bar, and fitness center. Nearby, the 131-acre Miami Freedom Park will enhance the area, while Inter Miami CF's new stadium, opening April 4, 2026, will boost hotel demand. The hotel is conveniently located near major transport links.

🏨 The Prince Rupert Hotel in Shrewsbury is for sale, priced over £6 million. Originally built in the 17th century, it was home to Prince Rupert. This Grade II* listed building features 70 en-suite bedrooms, two restaurants with 180 covers, and a tearoom. It also serves as a conference venue with multiple meeting spaces. Located centrally, it is near Shrewsbury Castle and the Shrewsbury Museum. Tom Cunningham from Savills Manchester is managing the sale.

🏨 In 2025, Chicago saw a 22% increase in global hotel transaction volumes from 2023, with the Americas leading at 27% growth. EMEA grew by 4%, while Asia Pacific declined 20%. Hotels accounted for 8% of global commercial real estate investments. 2026 forecasts include a 4.9% rise in global air passenger volumes, with 7.3% in Asia Pacific. Major events like the World Cup will boost demand, with substantial private equity activity expected due to favorable market conditions.

🏠 Deka Immobilien acquired the Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere, Austria, for €92 million, with 303 rooms. From April 2026, it rebrands to Hyatt Regency Vienna. Set Hotels purchased the 374-room Occidental Menorca, Spain, rebranding as Seth Punta Prima. Compagnie du Mont-Blanc and Beyond Places bought RockyPop Chamonix, France, with 148 rooms. Kingstone Real Estate took over Premier Inn Rosenheim, Germany, 145 rooms. BlackRock acquired Hotel Excelsior, Munich, Germany, 114 rooms. KKR, Baupost sold Delta Hotels Birmingham, UK, 106 rooms. RoundShield acquired Corinthia Lake Como, Italy, 58 rooms, opening in 2028.