Mergers & Acquisitions - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 58

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Motril mansion hotel from Rivals series up for €5.3m sale

🏠 Casa de los Bates, built in 1898 by José Jiménez Caballero in Motril, Granada, is up for sale at €5.3m (£4.6m) with plans to expand from a nine-suite hotel to a 70-room venue. The Italian-style mansion spans two hectares, featuring gardens and orchards. Located 34 miles from Granada airport, it was a filming site for Disney+ and named a top European guest house. Motril is also planning new tourism developments, including a marina and golf course.

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Inn Collection Group secures £125m finance for expansion

💸 The Inn Collection Group secured £125m from HSBC to expand its portfolio of leisure sites across the UK. With plans to grow to over 40 locations in the next 5 years, they aim for double-digit growth following a £83.9m turnover in 2024. The workforce is expected to increase from 1,300 to over 2,000 employees. Currently, they operate 31 locations in Northern England and North Wales. In 2022, they were acquired by a company backed by The Harris Family Trust.

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Essendi refocuses its hotel portfolio to strengthen its European footprint

📈 Essendi, a prominent hospitality company, sold five hotels in Buenos Aires and Mendoza to ISWM as part of its 2021 asset management strategy to focus on Europe. Now, 96% of Essendi’s portfolio is European. This move emphasizes profitability in the economy and midscale sectors. Despite the divestment, Essendi retains assets in Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru, with ongoing investment reviews, suggesting further portfolio optimization in Latin America.

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When a global fund turns its attention to Marseille

🏨 The European Hotel Fund acquired the 189-room Radisson Blu Marseille from Union Investment, marking its first French entry. The hotel, located in the Old Port, was renovated in 2024 with sustainable upgrades, achieving a BREEAM Very Good certification. It features 700 sqm of event space and operates under a long-term lease with Radisson, enhancing rental stability. This acquisition expands the fund's portfolio to eleven hotels across Europe, offering long-term growth in Marseille's economic hub.

Dovehill Acquires Iconic White Barn Inn in Kennebunk, Maine

🏨 DoveHill acquired the renowned White Barn Inn in Kennebunk, Maine, on October 30, 2025. This iconic property, part of Auberge Resorts Collection, is celebrated for its Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond accolades. The acquisition aligns with DoveHill's strategy to invest in unique hotels and inns in high-barrier markets. Enhancements are planned while preserving its heritage. Auberge continues its management to ensure luxury experiences. DoveHill's Opportunity Fund 2 emphasizes such strategic, value-driven investments.

Kayak’s $457m writedown underscores Google’s AI shift

🏖️ Booking Holdings wrote down $457 million on Kayak on Oct 30, 2025, citing Google's AI-driven search visibility changes. CEO Steve Hafner highlighted increased acquisition costs from shifting to paid ads. This shift impacts the entire travel industry, with Google’s search revenue up 12% due to higher ad prices. Trivago and Tripadvisor face similar challenges, though Kayak’s brand value remains higher at €45.3M for Trivago and $36M for Tripadvisor.

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They Raised $1M in Five Weeks (with no investors)

🏖️ Seth and Tori Bolt, after a local protest in 2025, had to sell their short-term rental property. They relocated to Tennessee and contracted land for $12,500 per acre. Using $500, they raised $1 million via Instagram pre-bookings for their dream resort in five weeks. Seth, a musician with NEEDTOBREATHE, and Tori managed construction while Seth toured. They completed the mountaintop retreat just in time for the first guests.

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Signature Hotels acquired by Grand Metropolitan Hotels

🏨 London-based Signature Hotels has been acquired by Zurich's Grand Metropolitan Hotels. Signature operates boutique and upper-midscale hotels in London and is expanding with two more properties in the next year. The acquisition marks GMH's entry into London's upscale market and India's growing hospitality sector where Signature has two properties under development. CEO Ramesh Arora will join GMH's Supervisory Board, while Signature's brand and team remain integral to GMH's portfolio.

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Park Tower Hotel secures £348 million refinancing loan

🏠 King Street Capital Management UK, Cohort Capital, and Apollo funds secured a £348 million senior loan to refinance The Park Tower Hotel, located in Knightsbridge, London.

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Ohana divests remaining stake in Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

🏨 Ohana Real Estate Investors sold its remaining stake in the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club, Dana Point, Calif., to the San Manuel Investment Authority, representing the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation. The 400-key oceanfront resort, acquired in November 2019 and renovated by 2022, features a spa, golf course, and 120,000 sq ft of event space. This marks the second transaction between Ohana and Yuhaaviatam, granting full ownership to San Manuel.

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