Mergers & Acquisitions

💸 Peachtree Group completed $2.2 billion in private credit activities year-to-date in 2026, including $524 million in government-enabled financing via SBA 7(a) and C-PACE. They originated $1.1 billion in hotel loans, including 15 SBA 7(a) loans totaling $28 million, with 10 hotel loans worth $21 million across seven states. This enabled financing for both new and conversion property opportunities, leveraging various lending solutions like USDA B&I for flexible capital structuring.

🏨 In H1 2026, European hotel investment hit €11.7 billion, 19.5% above the 10-year average, despite a 9.5% YoY decline. Transactions over €100 million rose by 30%. APAC and MEA investments soared by 86% and 31%. The average price per room increased by 9% to €228,416. Hotel supply grew by 2.9%, notably in Southern Europe. Europe’s RevPAR increased by 3% to €101, with Milan and Budapest seeing the largest gains, driven by the 2026 Winter Olympics.

🏨 Hotel brands face rising costs and interest rates, requiring them to enhance profitability by generating revenue and reducing operational expenses. U.S. hotel supply growth is below average, with conversions outpacing new builds due to high construction costs. Choice Hotels acquired Harvest Hosts for $130 million to capture the mid-scale traveler segment. Extended-stay accommodations offer attractive returns with lower labor costs. Brands focus on long-term value and loyalty ecosystems, emphasizing sustainable commercial performance.

💰 In H1 2026, France's hotel investment market saw €845 million in transactions, with 21 hotels (1,661 rooms) sold. Notably, the Pullman Tour Eiffel skewed the average price per key to €291K. Prime yields in Paris stabilized between 4.75% and 5.25%. Supply growth is limited, with conversions favored over new builds. Greater Paris achieved a 73% occupancy rate, a €160 average daily rate, and €116 RevPAR, marking a 3.7% increase over H1 2025.

🛑 YTL Hotels and BlackRock acquired Capri by Fraser, China Square in Singapore for SGD330 million, approximately SGD1.1 million per key. The 99-year lease expires on February 2, 2096. One REIT Inc. bought Okinawa Grand Mer Resort in Japan for JPY5.555 billion, averaging JPY18.5 million per key. Hyundai HAIM Asset Management acquired a hotel in Seoul, originally planned under the L7 brand, with investment from Phoenix Property Investors. Trans-Orient Services transforms 362 Holland Road into a co-living residence.

🏨 Whitbread PLC, the UK’s largest hotel company, has acquired two Future Inn hotels in Bristol and Plymouth. This acquisition will add 292 bedrooms to the Premier Inn network, with 155 rooms available by November 2, 2026, and full completion by mid-December 2026. The acquisition concludes on October 2, 2026. Whitbread aims to expand to 98,000 Premier Inn rooms in the UK and Ireland by 2031. Future Inns retains its Cardiff Bay hotel.

📣 In January 2026, SCCI Group unified Airwave Europe, SCS Technologies, and SCCI Alphatrack's Media Division under the new brand, Airwave Connect. With offices in Billingshurst, Harlow, and Warrington, the initiative consolidates expertise in TV systems, Wi-Fi, networking, digital signage, and audiovisual tech. This strategic brand merger follows SCCI Group’s acquisition of SCS Technologies, aiming to enhance service integration and expertise in the entertainment and tech sectors.

💰 U.S.-Iran conflict affects Gulf hotel deals as buyers and sellers struggle over valuations. Pre-war pricing no longer applies, says James Wrenn of Knight Frank, and hotel owners aren't pressured to sell. Investors reassess demand and occupancy forecasts, with Ali Siddiqui from Cavendish Maxwell noting a "wait-and-see" approach. Only five deals disclosed, highlighting market uncertainty.

🏨 CooperWynn Capital finalized financing for Palihotel Seattle, a 96-key boutique hotel in downtown Seattle, near Pike Place Market and Elliott Bay waterfront. The arrangement allows for initial and potential future funding based on performance. This is the second deal with this ownership group in a year, following financing for a DoubleTree conversion. Palihotel Seattle, part of Pali Hotels, features The Hart and The Hunter restaurant, a coffee bar, and a lobby lounge.