Hotel M&A: Deals, Acquisitions & Investment | 10min - Page 51

Why hotel brands are betting big on this underdeveloped coastline in Mexico

🏖 Jalisco, Mexico, experiences significant hotel investment, with over $1 billion across 38 projects planned by 2028. Costalegre, a 150-mile Pacific coastline in Jalisco, attracts luxury brands despite its remote location and limited infrastructure. Key developments include Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo (opened 2022) and upcoming projects like Six Senses Xala and Chablé El Tezcalame, both slated for 2027. Costalegre's low-density approach values scarcity, long-term asset appreciation, and environmental conservation, contrasting with Guadalajara's rapid hotel growth.

Hyatt Completes $2.0 Billion Sale of Playa’s Owned Real Estate Portfolio to Tortuga

27 February 2026

💰 February 27, 2026, Chicago, Illinois. Hyatt Hotels Corporation sold its real estate portfolio to Tortuga Resorts for approximately $2 billion, with potential additional earnings of $143 million. The portfolio includes properties in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica. Hyatt retains $200 million of preferred equity and enters 50-year management agreements for 13 properties. Hurricane Melissa in October 2025 caused damage in Jamaica, closing seven Hyatt properties until late 2026, with financial aid provided to affected employees.

Gencom Affiliate Reacquires Majority Interest in The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove in Miami

25 February 2026

🏨 February 25, 2026, Miami, Florida: Gencom, a Miami-based firm, reacquires a majority stake in The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, a 115-key hotel initially acquired in 2011. Banco Inbursa financed the transaction. The hotel, opened in 2002 and last renovated in 2018, features 30,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. Miami's Coconut Grove, a thriving district with luxury condos and revitalized Cocowalk, continues to attract residents and businesses. Gencom's Miami holdings affirm its commitment to the city's growth.

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Hersha Hotels acquires Westin Savannah Harbor

🏨 Hersha Hotels and Resorts acquired The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa in Georgia. The 403-room urban resort is adjacent to the Savannah Convention Center, which expanded in April 2025 for $276 million, doubling its footprint to 660,000 sq. ft. Savannah sees economic growth with Hyundai’s $7.6 billion plant opening in March 2025, adding 14,000 jobs. The resort offers extensive amenities, including an 18-hole golf course and meeting spaces, attracting leisure and corporate travel.

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For the last fifteen years, the smartest money chased software, but I think we’re about to see smart money shift to hospitality. Here’s why: As AI flattens digital differentiation and tech becomes… | Zach Busekrus | 10 comments

24 February 2026

🏨 Accor announced the expansion of Orient Express, emphasizing experience over software. LVMH became a strategic partner, shifting focus to brand equity through trains, yachts, and historic properties. As AI commoditizes tech, immersive brands gain importance. The move signals a shift toward narrative-rich hospitality experiences. Accor’s strategy is highlighted in a discussion by Ben Wolff, Scott Eddy, and Edwin Kramer on "This Week in Hospitality.

Blackstone Enters Agreement to Acquire Hamilton Island, Australia’s Iconic Resort Destination

24 February 2026

🏖 February 24, 2026, Sydney, Australia: Blackstone announced an agreement to acquire Hamilton Island from the Oatley family. Located in the Whitsundays, Queensland, it spans over 2,800 acres with 5 hotels, 20+ restaurants, and an airport. This acquisition supports Blackstone's investment in leisure and hospitality in the Asia Pacific. Hamilton Island is a major employer and community hub in the region. Blackstone's global portfolio includes investments in Japan, India, and the US.

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Worth the Wait

🏖 Eddie's 2022 real estate investment involved a $2,000,000 property. After a $25,000 legal battle, he purchased it for $800,000 in December 2023 with a $75,000 seller credit. He financed $561,000 at 8.5% interest and $187,000 in construction loans. By July 2024, he renovated five cabins for $280,000. In 2025, with all ten cabins operational, he achieved 95% occupancy, $330,000 revenue, and $100,000 net cash flow. A 2025 refinance valued the property at $2,000,000, yielding $1.2M, and $253,000 back to Eddie.

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PPHE Hotel Group puts New York site up for sale

📈 PPHE is selling its Manhattan site near Hudson Yards, acquired in 2019, for $33.5 million. Regulatory changes post-acquisition halted plans for a hotel and condominiums. About $8.3 million from the sale will repay debt. Co-CEO Greg Hegarty views this exit as a strategic move to free capital for core regions.

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CitizenM ran a masterclass in capital structure. Most people saw a $355M brand sale to Marriott. They missed the real play. The founders sold the brand in July 2025. Kept every property. Locked in… | Nick Stavros

🏨 In July 2025, CitizenM founders sold their brand to Marriott for $355M but retained ownership of 37 properties through long-term franchise agreements. They rebranded as "Another Star" and leveraged Marriott Bonvoy distribution. Subsequently, they refinanced their portfolio for $685M with JP Morgan and KSL Capital Partners, marking one of the largest hotel financings of 2025. CitizenM's strategic capital structuring at the platform level, rather than the deal level, was key to this success.

Hotel investment outlook improves for 2026

🏨 Feb 12, 2026, JLL reports strengthened hotel investments due to improved financing, sustained travel demand, and investor confidence in hospitality real estate. Hotel operators face new pressures with rising owner expectations for profitability and efficiency. Despite regional performance variations, limited new supply supports stable demand. Investment momentum may lead to transactions and brand changes, while operational scrutiny rises due to slower RevPAR growth. Strategic positioning with strong branding and guest experience is crucial.

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