Mergers & Acquisitions - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 54

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January and February performance for Marriott was strong. Then came March.

🏨 Marriott International reported Q1 2025 earnings, with a March slump leading to a lower full-year RevPAR growth forecast by 50 basis points. US government travel decreased, causing a 10% YoY decline in US government RevPAR. Global RevPAR is expected to rise 1.5% to 2.5% in Q2 and 1.5% to 3.5% for the full year. Despite this, Q1 2025 RevPAR increased by 4.1%, with 3.3% growth in the US & Canada and 5.9% internationally. Marriott added 12,200 net rooms in Q1, a 4.6% growth from Q1 2024, and has a pipeline of 3,800 properties and over 587,000 rooms, up 7.4% YoY. The company acquired citizenM for $355 million, contributing to a 5% net room growth target. Cost-cutting measures are set to save $80-90 million annually from 2025, with Q1 G&A costs down 6% YoY. Marriott Bonvoy membership reached nearly 237 million by March end.

Hotel Equities and Springboard Hospitality merge

🏨 Hotel Equities and Springboard Hospitality merged effective May 1, with Ben Rafter as CEO and Brad Rahinsky as chairman. The combined entity operates over 250 hotels across the U.S., Canada, Caribbean, and Latin America. Hotel Equities manages nearly 200 hotels, while Springboard Hospitality oversees 51 properties. The merger aims for revenue generation, technology innovation, and providing long-term value. Al Smith becomes COO; Rob Robinson is now president of Springboard Hospitality. Terms were not disclosed.

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Ascend Collection marks global growth and unveils new logo

🏨 Ascend Collection by Choice Hotels surpassed 400 properties globally, introducing a redesigned logo and targeting expansion in urban and leisure markets. Launched in 2008, the brand now has 423 properties with over 70 hotels in the pipeline. In 2024, Ascend saw a 40% global room count increase, entering markets such as Washington, D.C., Vancouver, Mexico City, and Queensland, and signing a new property in Calama, Chile. Key portfolio hotels include Ice Hotel in Sweden and Copperhill Mountain Lodge in Åre, Sweden. Upscale and upper-upscale portfolios expanded by 44% in 2024, accounting for nearly one-fifth of Choice Hotels' total rooms, with a 16% increase in direct bookings for upscale properties. Key technology tools for owners include ChoiceMAX, choiceEDGE, and choiceADVANTAGE.

Hyatt moderates RevPAR outlook as it races to get Playa deal over the finish line

🏨 Hyatt Hotels is set to complete a $2-billion purchase of Playa Hotels & Resorts. In Q1, Hyatt's RevPAR grew by 5.7% year-over-year but CFO Joan Bottarini noted slowing bookings, predicting full-year RevPAR growth of 1-3%. CEO Mark Hoplamazian reported softer U.S. booking trends, with high single-digit declines, but stronger international RevPAR expectations. Hyatt's luxury segment is strong, but upscale and select services see less business travel. Roughly 50% of 2026's bookings are pacing over 10% ahead, with healthy rate increases. U.S. GDP fell by 0.3% in Q1 2025, the first decline since Q1 2022. Hyatt's acquisition of all Playa shares for $2.6 billion, including $900 million net debt, is underway, with the tender offer extended to May 23, 2025. The company is selling real estate, including Hyatt Grand Central New York and Andaz London, as part of an asset-light strategy. Hyatt's Q1 room pipeline increased by 7%, reaching approximately 138,000 rooms, and net-rooms growth hit 10.5%. Hyatt's loyalty program reached 56 million members, up 22% from the previous year.

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HREC Arranges Sale of Hampton Inn & Suites Prattville

🏨 HREC Investment Advisors arranged the sale of the 101-room Hampton Inn & Suites Prattville in Prattville, Alabama. Sage Lane Partners and ARK Holdings acquired the property in a joint venture from Williams Hotels. The transaction was exclusively represented by Michael Salloway, Tom Huegel, and Monty Levy from HREC's Atlanta office. The hotel is near dining, shopping, Capitol Hill Golf Course, and Maxwell Air Force Base. Sage Lane Partners is actively seeking more hotels in secondary and tertiary markets.

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Sage Lane Partners Acquires Hampton Inn & Suites Prattville

🏨 Sage Lane Partners and ARK Holdings acquired the 101-room Hampton Inn & Suites in Prattville, Alabama, with ARK Hospitality to operate it. Sage Lane has over $350 million in assets managed since its 2024 formation. They plan up to three hotel acquisitions and two development deals in the current year. The hotel offers a fitness center, pool, business center, 576 square feet of event space, free breakfast, and Wi-Fi. Sage Lane targets value-add and opportunistic investments, partnering with investors for substantial returns.

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Mandarin Oriental to renovate Hong Kong and Bangkok hotels

🏨 Mandarin Oriental invests in flagship hotels in Hong Kong and Bangkok. Hong Kong renovation: $100 million, begins Q2 2025, ends 2026; Bangkok renovation: completes late 2025 before 150th anniversary in 2026. Revamps include guest rooms, dining venues with Michelin-starred chefs, and a wellness club. Both hotels to stay operational during updates.

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Peachtree Expands Debt-Free DST Platform With New Jersey Hotel Offering

🏡 Peachtree Group launched the 114-key Residence Inn Ocean Township in New Jersey, its eighth Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) offering since 2022. The hotel is located in Monmouth County, one of the wealthiest U.S. counties, near beach destinations Asbury Park, Long Branch, and Sandy Hook. Netflix's $900 million investment in Fort Monmouth is expected to create 3,500 construction and 1,500 permanent jobs, boosting local hospitality. Peachtree's eight DST properties total over $220 million in debt-free transactions, aimed at 1031 exchange investors seeking tax deferral and investment in the resilient hotel sector.

KSL acquires JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

🏖️ KSL Capital Partners acquired JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa from Aareal Bank Group, marking its first equity transaction in Europe. Located on Isola delle Rose near St. Mark’s Square, the resort opened in 2015, providing 266 rooms and suites, six restaurants, extensive conference space, and the largest spa in Venice. The resort, known for luxury amenities like a rooftop pool and Mediterranean gardens, is a strategic investment by KSL to attract luxury travelers and enhance its high-end hospitality portfolio.

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Square Announces New Point of Sale App

💸 TPG acquires Sabre's Hospitality Solutions for $1.1 billion, establishing it as a standalone business serving over 40% of top hotel brands. Sabre's net proceeds of $960 million will primarily repay debt. The transaction, reinforcing Sabre's capital allocation, was approved by Sabre's Board and announced on April 28, 2025, with closure expected by Q3 2025. Legal advisor Haynes Boone, led by Dan Malone and Joshua Reisman, supported the deal.

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