Mergers & Acquisitions

🏖 Haven will invest £140 million in UK holiday parks in 2025, driven by the rising demand for domestic vacations.

🏨 Bernardus Lodge & Spa joins Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ Legend Collection, a portfolio for luxury properties. Located in Carmel Valley, the 73-room resort combines artisanal dining, holistic wellness, and personalized hospitality. Guests enjoy a 15,000-bottle wine cellar, an organic garden, and unique wellness offerings. Bernardus joins over 100 properties worldwide in the Legend Collection. This affiliation highlights its commitment to luxury, enhancing its appeal to a global audience.

🏨 Hand Hotel, Llangollen, North West Wales, was sold to Zeltgelst Consulting Pte Limited for £1.9 million. Compass Hospitality will now operate the hotel. The property features 58 en suite bedrooms, a public bar, a bistro, private dining, and conference facilities. Owned by Louise Holland for 25 years, the sale was facilitated by Martin Davis of Graham and Sibbald. This sale highlights the robust demand for quality hospitality investments in scenic UK locations.

🏨 FerebeeLane is chosen by JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa in Greenville, SC, to create a new branding narrative. The aim is to differentiate from other luxury resorts. The initiative includes a brand platform for the expanded spa, part of a multi-million dollar renovation. This effort seeks to enhance guest experiences and deepen connections with affluent consumers. The collaboration focuses on positioning, guest experiences, and communication strategies to increase market share.

🏨 Officials of 1754 Properties LLC announced the acquisition of the 319-room Marriott Winston-Salem in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Hospitality Ventures Management Group will continue operating the hotel. The property features over 14,000 sq ft of meeting space, an indoor pool, and a fitness center, with direct access to the Benton Convention Center. 1754 Properties plans a $5 million investment to upgrade the hotel. Located near universities and major corporate hubs, it's poised to attract southeastern travelers.

🏨 Los Angeles, California—On July 2025, Sonnenblick-Eichner Company secured $22.6 million in leasehold financing for Valencia Hotel Group to refinance the 12-story, 213-room Hotel Valencia Riverwalk in San Antonio, TX. The hotel features 9,841 sq. ft. of event space and dining options like Dorrego’s and Café Naranja. The five-year fixed-rate loan replaces a maturing 10-year loan, highlighting strong lender interest in hotel financing opportunities.

💵 Cohort Capital lends £96 million to refinance two hotels in London and northern England.