Mergers & Acquisitions - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 30

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Is Ennismore about to go public?

📈 Founded in 2021, Ennismore manages 180+ hotels and 500 bars/restaurants across 16 brands. In 2022, Accor sold 10.8% to a Qatari consortium for €185M, valuing Ennismore at €2B. Accor holds 62% and might list Ennismore, aligning with its simplification strategy. Expansion plans include openings in Nashville, Chicago, Mexico City, Zurich, and Sydney. Competitive lifestyle segment sees Accor leading against Marriott, Hilton, and others. RevPAR for Accor's lifestyle hotels grew by 9.9% in H1 2025.

HotelExecutive Acquires Hilton Garden Inn Orlando I-4 Millenia Blvd Mall

🏨 August 25, 2025, Orlando, Florida: McKibbon Equities acquired the Hilton Garden Inn Orlando I-4 Millenia Blvd Mall, a 132-room hotel. This marks the third acquisition for McKibbon Income Fund I, following acquisitions in Clearwater (2023) and Atlanta (2024). Valley Bank financed the deal, brokered by Julian Mazili. The hotel, built in 2024, enhances McKibbon's portfolio of 20 hotels and is managed by McKibbon Hospitality, which oversees nearly 100 hotels.

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Hunter Hotel Advisors Arranges Sale of Home2 Suites by Hilton Wayne

💰 Hunter Hotel Advisors facilitated the sale of Home2 Suites by Hilton Wayne on July 29, 2025. Located near Manhattan, the 120-key hotel was sold by DC Hospitality Group LLC to Spark GHC. The hotel, built in 2020, features a fitness center, business center, and indoor pool, and is strategically positioned near major corporate and entertainment hubs. It attracts visitors from local employers and William Paterson University, contributing to the local economy and employment landscape of over 25,000 workers.

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HREC Facilitates Sale of Hampton Inn Denver-International Airport

🏠 HREC Investment Advisors arranged the sale of the 122-room Hampton Inn Denver-International Airport, Denver, Colorado, to Denver Airport Lodging, LLC, an affiliate of Colorado Hospitality Services, Inc. They own five hotels and 22 properties in Denver. Denver International Airport saw 77.8 million passengers in 2023, a 12.3% increase. By October 2024, 69.2 million passengers marked a 6.7% rise. The airport generated over $36.4 billion for Colorado's economy last year.

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Marcus & Millichap Facilitates Sale of Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites

🏨 Marcus & Millichap announced the sale of the 61-room Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites in Athens, Texas. The property was marketed by Skyler Cooper from Marcus & Millichap’s Dallas office. Support for the transaction came from Allan Miller and Chris Gomes of the Miller-Gomes Hotel Team. The hotel features amenities such as a business center, outdoor pool, fitness center, guest laundry, breakfast area, and meeting space.

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Rocco Forte finds new capital partner to expand in Europe, Middle East

💰 Rocco Forte Hotels and Emerald Pine Capital partner to expand the Rocco Forte brand in Europe and the Middle East. The collaboration focuses on repositioning and developing hotel assets in gateway cities and high-demand leisure destinations. Charles Forte emphasizes this strategic move to leverage Emerald Pine Capital’s investment expertise. Fabrizio Grena sees the partnership as a way to enhance long-term value in the luxury hospitality sector. The alliance aims for efficient asset management and increased brand recognition.

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1912 Hotels St Pauls Ltd makes first UK acquisition

🏨 1912 Hotels St Pauls Ltd, a UK subsidiary of Hamburg-based 1912 Hotels GmbH, completed its first UK acquisition of the Mercure Sheffield St Paul’s Hotel and Spa. This four-star, 169-room hotel features a spa, restaurant, champagne bar, and conference facilities for up to 550 guests. Located in Sheffield city centre, this marks the start of 1912 Hotels' UK expansion. Legal firm DWF, led by Alan Barnett, advised on the transaction.

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Hyatt Regency Denver Announces Full Guestroom Renovation

📈 Hyatt Regency Denver is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a $70 million renovation of 1,100 guestrooms and suites, to be completed by March 2026. Over half of the project is finished, offering refreshed rooms to guests. Renovations include using natural materials and are in collaboration with local firms like DLR Group and Artaic Group. This follows earlier upgrades to public spaces in 2018 and 2019, aiming to enhance guest experience and community connection.

The Retreat Costa Rica Completes $4 Million Expansion

🏝️ August 20, 2025, in Atenas, Alajuela, The Retreat Costa Rica unveiled a $4 million expansion. The 26,500-square-foot addition includes a 16,500-square-foot clubhouse, two restaurants, and 10 luxury lofts. The clubhouse features a lap pool, gym, and yoga shala, accommodating up to 50 people. The 945-square-foot lofts offer ocean views. Dining venues Mystique and La Diosa accommodate 42 and 36 guests, respectively, with a farm-to-table focus. The expansion emphasizes relaxation, nature, and connection.

Hotel funds are back in business

🏨 Aug 20, 2025: Global travel is bouncing back to pre-crisis levels, boosting hotel investment funds. Rising occupancy rates and strategic acquisitions in high-demand destinations are driving investor confidence. Hotel funds offer diversification benefits, reducing risks compared to single-asset ownership. Institutional investors are particularly interested in boutique, resort, and urban hotels. Geographic expansion into emerging markets is lowering regional risk exposure. Sustainability, digital innovation, and enhanced guest experiences are key to future performance.

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