Mergers & Acquisitions - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 25

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The King Alfred Hotel sold to Dorbiere pub group

🏨 Dorbiere acquired The King Alfred Hotel, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, part of LWC, a leading UK drinks wholesaler. The Victorian Gothic hotel, opened in 1904, features a bar, restaurant, function room, and 10 en-suite bedrooms. Managed by Graham Wilkinson and Marslie McGregor from Christie and Co, the sale price remains undisclosed. New plans involve evolving the food menu and transforming the venue into a community hub, led by General Manager Alan Eddevane.

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Oxford Castle Quarter comes to market at £31 million

🏠 UK: CBRE has been appointed by the Westgate Partnership to sell Oxford Castle Quarter for over £30.94 million. Located in Oxford's city center, it includes a 95-room Malmaison hotel and 39,134 sq ft of leisure units, all fully let with a WAULT of 14.8 years. Originally a Royal Castle in 1071, it became a prison from 1785 to 1996, and was converted into a hotel and leisure complex in 2006. CBRE anticipates strong global investor interest.

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Hyatt Reports Q3 2025 Results

📈 Hyatt Hotels Corporation reported Q3 2025 results from Chicago: RevPAR increased 0.3% compared to Q3 2024. Net rooms grew 12.1%, with a 7.0% rise excluding acquisitions. Net income recorded a loss of $49 million. Gross fees rose 5.9% to $283 million. Adjusted EBITDA increased 5.6% to $291 million. The pipeline includes 141,000 rooms. Notable openings: Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur and Johannesburg. Total debt stands at $6.0 billion; liquidity at $2.2 billion. Hyatt plans a $0.15/share dividend for Q4 2025.

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Kabani Hotel Group Brokers Sale of Southern Oaks Inn St. Augustine

🏨 MIAMI, Florida—Kabani Hotel Group sold Southern Oaks Inn St. Augustine, a 124-room property in Florida, for $12,501,000, or about $100,814 per room. Brokered by Lucas Mondino, offers emerged within 30 days due to strategic marketing. Built in 1973 on 5.75 acres, the property received updates like roof replacements. St. Augustine, known for its high ADRs and walkability, remains a strong market.

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Site housing Malmaison Oxford brought to market for £31m

🏨 Oxford Castle Quarter, housing Malmaison Oxford, is for sale at £30.94 million. CBRE, appointed by Westgate Partnership, is marketing the 95-bedroom hotel and 39,134 sq ft leisure units. The site, tracing back to 1071, was previously a prison until 1996 and reopened as a hotel in 2006. The Oxford hotel market's high entry barriers and eight million annual visitors support revenue growth. Frasers acquired Malmaison for £363 million 10 years ago and plans a group auction.

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In hospitality circles, Starwood Capital Group's Barry Sternlicht holds major swag. I don't have to tell you that. He is repsonsible for the creation of the seminal W Hotels brand and made beds comfy… | David Eisen

🏨 Barry Sternlicht, founder of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, renowned for the W Hotels brand and Westin Heavenly Bed, is celebrated as HOTELS magazine's 2025 Corporate Hotelier of the Year. After leading Starwood for a decade and its subsequent sale to Marriott, he's back steering Starwood Hotels 2.0. Sternlicht, a self-made billionaire, began by selling tadpoles. His impact in the hotel industry is profound, blending brand innovation with design excellence.

Choice Hotels enhances loyalty program as Q3 RevPAR goes flat

💸 Choice Hotels International reported a 0.2% global RevPAR increase in Q3 2025, with international RevPAR up 9.5% but U.S. RevPAR down 3.2%. Total revenues rose 5% to $447.3 million. Global net system rooms grew 2.3%. Franchise agreements increased by 54%, and the pipeline exceeded 86,000 rooms. Key expansions: 4,800 rooms in France, 7,600 rooms in China, and entry into Argentina. The Choice Privileges loyalty program will revamp in early 2026 with new rewards and elite status benefits.

Kessler Collection forms alliance with Highgate

🏨 The Kessler Collection and Highgate have formed a strategic alliance, with Highgate managing several Kessler hotels in the U.S., including Casa Monica Resort & Spa in St. Augustine, JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District, and Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville. This shift marks the creation of Kessler Hospitality under Highgate. Kessler staff and leaders will transition to Highgate. The collaboration aims to merge creative vision with operational expertise for enhanced hotel performance.

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Historic Lion Hotel in Shrewsbury brought to market

🏨 The Lion Hotel in Shrewsbury is for sale, inviting substantial offers for its freehold. Reopened in July 2024, it forecasts a £715,745 net turnover for 2025. The hotel, dating back to the 15th Century, boasts 59 en-suite rooms, bars, lounges, and function spaces for up to 160 guests. Notable guests include Darwin, Dickens, and The Beatles. Owners seek new investors to leverage its historic and commercial potential, per Robert Smithson of Colliers.

In Starwood Hotels, Barry Sternlicht reprises his greatest role

🏖️ Barry Sternlicht, CEO of Starwood Capital Group and creator of Starwood Hotels, was recognized as the Corporate Hotelier of the World for 2025. He co-founded Starwood Hotels & Resorts in 1995, leading its growth through acquisitions like Westin and ITT Corp. In 2016, Starwood Hotels was sold to Marriott, but Sternlicht retained the brand name. He now leads SH Hotels & Resorts, focusing on sustainable luxury brands like 1 Hotels. At 64, he remains active in the hospitality industry and private credit market.

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