Mergers & Acquisitions

🏨 Gencom and GD Holdings, in May 2023, refinanced The St. Regis Chicago in Lakeshore East Loop for $125 million, replacing $76 million from Varde Partners. Banco Inbursa arranged this, marking Gencom's fourth deal with them. The St. Regis occupies 11 floors of a 101-story development, offering 192 rooms, 12,000 sq. ft. of event space, and 21,000 sq. ft. of amenities. Additionally, five dining venues cover 38,000 sq. ft. with 580 seats.

💰 In December 2025, Corvex Management, led by Keith Meister, revealed a 6% stake in Whitbread, urging a review of its £3.5 billion investment plan. Whitbread CEO Dominic Paul plans an update by April's end. Whitbread may sell 20% of its hotel properties, raising £1.5 billion, while a €2.3 billion share buyback is considered. This marks a shift to an asset-light model, differing from its historical approach. Whitbread's strategy may change as it remains an active acquirer.

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🏨 Hunter Advisors announced the sale of the Hilton Garden Inn Fort Collins, a 120-room hotel in Fort Collins, Colorado. The property, built in 2007 and renovated in 2023, features 2,800 sq. ft. of meeting space, a restaurant, pool, and fitness center. Located near Intel and Hewlett-Packard, it attracts business and education demand. The transaction was led by Kami Burnette and Brian Embree, highlighting investor confidence in the asset's strategic location and recent upgrades.

💵 Newmark arranged a $94.36 million loan for Newbond Holdings and Apollo to refinance Hotel Cala, a 281-key property in Tampa, Florida. The financing was provided by Bain Capital and Smith Hill Capital. Hotel Cala, formerly Hotel Tampa Riverwalk, is undergoing a full renovation and rebranding under the Curio Collection. Located along the Tampa Riverwalk, it offers access to key sites like the Tampa Convention Center and the $3.5 billion Water Street development.

🏨 The Covenanter Hotel in Fife is on the market for a £95,000 lease with a £70,000 annual rent. Situated in Falkland, this Category B Listed building dates back to 1771 and was featured in the TV series Outlander. It offers five en suite bedrooms, a licensed bar, a restaurant, and a coffee shop. Owner Ross Moonlight is selling to focus on other interests, while Christie and Co's Simon Watson highlights its strong performance and growth potential.

🏨 The Covenanter Hotel in Fife is on the market with a lease price of £95,000 and annual rent of £70,000. Located in Falkland, this Category B Listed building dates back to 1771 and served as a filming location for Outlander. It features five en suite bedrooms, a licensed bar, a restaurant, and a coffee shop. Ross Moonlight, the owner, is selling the lease to pursue other interests. Simon Watson from Christie and Co is managing the sale.

🏨 The Covenanter Hotel in Fife is on the market with a lease price of £95,000 and annual rent of £70,000. Situated in Falkland, this Category B Listed building dates back to 1771 and was a filming location for Outlander. It features five en suite bedrooms, a licensed bar, restaurant, and coffee shop. Current owner Ross Moonlight is selling to focus on other interests. Simon Watson from Christie and Co notes the hotel's strong performance and growth potential.

🏨 Scandic Hotels Group plans to lead Dalata’s markets through a COO-led structure after acquiring Dalata for €1.4 billion in July 2025. The acquisition finalized in November 2025, with restructuring expected to conclude in late 2026. Dermot Crowley and Shane Casserly will step down later this year, with Crowley overseeing the addition of 16 hotels and 3,800 rooms since 2021. Dalata will open three hotels in Dublin, Edinburgh, and Berlin this year.

🏨 Dalata, acquired by Pandox for €1.4 billion in November 2025, is undergoing restructuring set to conclude in late 2026. Scandic Hotels Group oversees operations, with Des McCann as COO. Dermot Crowley and Shane Casserly to step down as CEO and deputy CEO in 2023. Since 2021, Crowley expanded Dalata with 16 hotels. Three new hotels open this year in Dublin, Edinburgh, and Berlin, with ongoing developments in London, Edinburgh, and Madrid.