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🏨 Former HSBC bank in Chipping Norton, Cotswolds, at 18-19 Market Place, is for sale for £1.5M. The 19th-century property has planning permission for a 31-room boutique hotel and restaurant. Spanning 11,342 sq ft, it includes two vacant buildings and a large rear garden. The Cotswolds attract tourists and celebrities, including JD Vance, Jeremy Clarkson, and the Beckhams. Watling Real Estate's Toby O'Sullivan notes significant local interest due to the area's tourism growth.

💸 U.S. economy ends 2025 strong with 4.3% GDP growth in Q3, despite rising 4.6% unemployment in November. The hospitality sector saw 392 hotel sales over $10 million, totaling nearly $15 billion, a 10% increase in transactions from 2024. Average sale price per room fell 13% to $211,000. Major deals in Q4 2025 include $489.8 million for four Manhattan hotels. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is anticipated to boost U.S. host cities temporarily.

🏨 HVS Hodges Ward Elliott completed the sale of W Hotel London, Leicester Square, UK, for a confidential sum. Grupo Hotusa acquired Grand Hotel Vienna for under €100M, €488K per room. Dubai Holding purchased Jumeirah Mallorca, Spain. Orion acquired a 72% stake in Corinthia Lisbon. Castello Sgr acquired Sicily's Calampiso Resort, investing €100M. Fattal bought Cora Resort, Greece, from Bain Capital. Covivio plans to acquire Meininger Hotel Porto for €31.6M. CDP acquired Ibis Styles Roma Eur for €28M.

🏨 Marcus & Millichap announced the sale of the 97-room Comfort Suites Sarasota Siesta Key in Sarasota, Florida. The hotel, built in 2013, spans approximately 3.72 acres and is located near Siesta Key Beach. Despite challenges from Hurricanes Helen and Milton, the property attracted multiple bids above target pricing, highlighting the market's strength. Amenities include a heated outdoor pool, business center, and fitness center, boosting its appeal to potential buyers.

📈 Hunter Advisors closed 2025 with over $1.8 billion in transaction volume across 136 hotels, including $550 million in Q4. Noteworthy deals involved AC San Diego, Hyatt Place Athens, and Aloft Hotels in Texas. Capital markets improved with $300 million placements, focusing on lifestyle and premium select-service segments. Despite election-related delays in late 2024, Hunter's strategic advisory approach helped align pricing and strategy for transactions, sustaining momentum into 2026 with a robust pipeline.

🏠 Mitali and Anil Bhardwaj acquired The Horseshoe Inn in Eddleston, near Peebles, on December 18, 2025. The inn, located four miles north of Peebles and 30 minutes from Edinburgh, features a restaurant with an AA Rosette Award, a bar with a selection of whiskies, and eight en suite bedrooms in a restored Victorian schoolhouse. The property holds a 4-Gold Star AA rating, and the new owners plan to maintain the existing staff and traditional decor.

🏨 Samko Holdings has acquired Stanhill Court Hotel in Surrey, located four miles from Gatwick Airport. The hotel features 59 bedrooms and spans 35 acres, including a one-acre amphitheatre. Originally built in 1881, it recently underwent refurbishment and continues to operate under the Radisson Individuals brand. This acquisition is part of Samko's strategy to expand its premium hotel portfolio in the UK, which includes properties like Crowne Plaza London Kingston and Warren House Hotel.

💸 GHA DISCOVERY revenue hit $3.2 billion in 2025, a 21% increase from 2024. Repeat stay revenue was $1.8 billion (+18%), and cross-brand stay revenue reached $424 million (+15%). Membership grew 25% to 4 million, with D$ redemptions up 55% to D$31 million. The US and UK generated $432 million in international stays, up 18%. 175 new properties were added, and direct bookings surged 29% as GHA expanded its global presence.

🏨 HEI Hotels & Resorts acquired four Marriott-branded properties in Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, Florida, with 1,590 rooms total. The portfolio includes the Sheraton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort and three Marriott Orlando Village hotels. The Sheraton, with 490 rooms, is undergoing renovations, featuring 40,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. Nearby attractions include Disney and Universal parks. HEI aims to enhance performance and value through strategic management with L&R Hotels.