Mergers & Acquisitions

🏠 Laurel Real Estate Co. arranged the sale of the Red Roof Inn Clyde in Clyde, Ohio, with multiple competitive bids. The seller was restructuring a portfolio. A local owner-operator, familiar with northern Ohio, acquired the property. Financing was arranged by Dan Uhl of Peachtree Group. Investors are increasingly interested in well-maintained assets in secondary markets, with interest extending beyond major metros, as noted by Lauren D’Souza-Faze of Laurel Real Estate.

💰 Parvus Asset Management increased its stake in Accor to 11.97% of capital and 10.23% of voting rights as of this week. Previously, it held 10.8% on December 31 last year. Accor's share price faced volatility after a report alleging misconduct, which Accor denies and is investigating. Accor plans to use proceeds from selling its 30.6% stake in Essendi for a €450m share buyback. Accor is also exploring investment opportunities in India.

🏨 Patel Family Office and ATQ Hospitality Group formed a $1 billion joint venture to launch AYARA in Saudi Arabia, targeting 50 hotels. By 2029, AYARA aims to deliver 5,000-7,000 rooms in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, NEOM, and the Red Sea region. The platform integrates land acquisition, modular construction, and hospitality management to expedite development. Patel leads strategy, while AHQ supports development, focusing on business travelers and regional headquarters.

🏨 Edinburgh retained its top UK hotel investment spot, with an 84.6% occupancy rate and ADR increase of 3.19% to £165. London climbed to second place, boasting the highest ADR at £194 and 81.2% occupancy. Key investments in 2025 included London's £245m Ministry of Justice acquisition and Edinburgh's W Hotel sale for over £100m. Edinburgh's development pipeline represents 9.5% of room supply. The 2026 index ranked Oxford, York, and Glasgow among the top 10 cities.

💰 Limehome is expanding its hospitality operations across Europe, using a replicable framework with repeat partnerships and long-term leases. In Brussels, 114 apartments are being developed; Milan sees 30 units; Germany adds 200 units in Munich and Nuremberg; Spain expands in Madrid with 36 units and a €1.2 million refurbishment in Benidorm for 60 units. Limehome operates in 154 cities across 13 countries, managing over 12,500 units with a 300-strong team.

💸 JLL's Hotels & Hospitality Group secured financing from Western Alliance Bank for the Renaissance Dallas North Hotel in Las Colinas, Dallas, Texas. The hotel features 337 rooms, including 25 suites, and 22,670 square feet of meeting space. 3H Group/Dallas Lodging Associates acquired it in July 2025 and plans renovations. The floating-rate loan has a five-year term. Key figures include a 5,620-square-foot ballroom and three food outlets. JLL's team included Managing Directors Jillian Mariutti and Adrienne Andrews.

🏨 A U.S. investment firm and Saudi Arabian industrial conglomerate AHQ plan to invest $1 billion in business hotels across Saudi Arabia. By 2029, they aim to develop 50 hotels with 5,000-7,000 rooms in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam. The hotels, under international brands and managed by Ayara, target the growing corporate travel sector.

🏨 Forest Hills Hotel in Frodsham, Cheshire, a 58-bedroom venue, was sold out of administration, preserving 60 jobs. The sale by Landwood Group, supporting DSW Business Recovery, ensures the 120-year-old hotel remains operational. Set in seven acres, it includes a restaurant, conference facilities, and leisure club. The site, historically hosting bands like The Beatles, offers investment potential. Interest from buyers highlighted confidence in its redevelopment opportunities.