Mergers & Acquisitions

🌎 TravCorp Holdings Ltd has acquired Specialist Holidays Group from Travelopia, adding Citalia, American Holidays, and Sovereign Luxury Travel to its portfolio. Led by Helen Adamson, who remains as Managing Director, this acquisition is backed by BGF and aims to enhance TravCorp's growth strategy under CEO Andy Freeth and Chair Andrew Botterill. The acquisition strengthens TravCorp's reputation for customer-centered service and destination knowledge.

💰 JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group announced a $5.6 million sale of the Grand Eastonian Hotel & Suites in Easton, Pennsylvania. The 50-room hotel was sold by Nature Nurture Foundation, a nonprofit, to CanalHouse Hospitality Enterprises LLC. Originally opened in 1927 and renovated post-2000, the hotel features a heated indoor saltwater pool, fitness center, and meeting space. Located near Lafayette College and Crayola Experience, it's positioned for growth in Easton's revitalized downtown area.

🏨 BWH Hotels, with 18 brands, is expanding its portfolio by nearly 100 new hotels in 2025. Their soft brands, including SureStay Collection, BW Premier Collection, and WorldHotels brands, support independent hoteliers by combining individuality with global network benefits. Brad LeBlanc, SVP and Chief Development Officer, emphasizes providing tools for global competition. BWH Hotels offers loyalty, marketing, and revenue management support, empowering hotel owners while maintaining unique property character.

💰 HREC Investment Advisors arranged the sale of Homewood Suites Tampa Brandon, a 126-guestroom hotel in Tampa, Florida, to an institutional buyer. The deal was managed by Scott Stephens, Niven Patel, and Wendy Blissett. The hotel, located ten minutes from downtown Tampa, is near attractions like Busch Gardens and the Florida Aquarium. Despite economic concerns, the sale indicates confidence in Tampa Bay's hospitality market, highlighting its resilience and long-term potential.

🏨 Spark GHC purchased the 107-key Residence Inn Detroit Novi from an institutional seller on June 26, 2025, in a transaction facilitated by Spencer Davidson of Hunter Hotel Advisors. Located in Novi, Michigan, near retail attractions and major corporate headquarters like Ford, Stellantis, and GM, this hotel acquisition aligns with Spark GHC's strategy to expand in robust submarkets. The hotel features a fitness center, business center, and indoor pool.

🏨 PMZ Realty Capital LLC secured a $5.3 million loan for the Hampton Inn Marysville in Ohio. The loan supports property acquisition and improvement plans over a five-year term with interest-only payments. The Canadian investor’s first U.S. hotel investment aims to enhance guest experience. The 83-room hotel features amenities including a pool and meeting rooms, and is situated near Downtown Columbus and major corporations like Honda and Scotts Miracle-Gro.

🏨 Barceló Hotel Group acquired a 338-room hotel in Levallois-Perret, near Paris, for €70 million. This strategic acquisition marks Barceló's entry into the French market. The hotel, now part of the upscale Occidental Hotels & Resorts brand, is located in the Front de Seine business district and offers 700 m² of meeting space. This purchase is part of Barceló's broader European expansion, bringing its total to 108 hotels in the continent.