Mergers & Acquisitions

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Hospitality M&A news: deals, acquisitions, investments and corporate moves across the hotel industry.

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RealTime Reservation Acquires STAY to Integrate Ancillary Booking with Mobile Guest Experience Tools at Hotels

Here's a concise summary based on the article: 🏨 RealTime Reservation is acquiring STAY, a guest experience platform for hotels. The deal will be announced at the HITEC hospitality conference. The acquisition aims to integrate booking systems for services like spas, restaurants, and activities, addressing the fragmentation of vendor systems and payment setups, enhancing service bundling and revenue measurement for hotels. Terms of the deal remain undisclosed.
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United Urban Investment Corporation Acquires Two Japanese Hotels for JPY5.1 Billion, Expanding Hospitality Portfolio

🏨 United Urban Investment Corporation acquired two hotels in Japan for JPY5.1 billion: Grand STAY Hakata in Fukuoka (JPY1.85 billion) and GRIDS TOKYO UENO in Tokyo (JPY3.25 billion). These 40-key hotels are valued at JPY46.1 million and JPY81.3 million per key, respectively. Expected to finalize by June 2026, they have NOI yields of 5.2% and 4.2%. The Grand STAY is near Hakata Station, completed in February 2021; GRIDS TOKYO UENO near JR Ueno Station, completed in September 2019.
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Lotte Hotels & Resorts Transfers Management of New York Palace to Highgate, Retains Real Estate Ownership

🏨 Lotte Hotels & Resorts. Over $1.3 billion. Manhattan flagship. 909-room Lotte New York Palace. Madison Avenue. Highgate. New York investment and management firm. Running the Palace in the next few days. Richard Russo. Highgate principal. Ownership remains with Lotte. Contract is part of broader collaboration. Hotels, distribution, technology, staff training. Americas and Asia. Drive incremental value. Potential new hotels together. Korean company. Own luxury flags at home.
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Marcus & Millichap Facilitates Sale of DoubleTree by Hilton Milwaukee-Brookfield to Regional Owner-Operator

🏨 Marcus & Millichap sold the DoubleTree by Hilton Milwaukee-Brookfield in Brookfield, Wisconsin, a 177-room hotel built in 1990. The property spans 95,544 square feet on 6.33 acres and offers amenities like an indoor pool and fitness center. Located off Interstate 94, it is 15 minutes from Downtown Milwaukee. The sale faced challenges due to low net income impacting financing options. The seller was a private partnership; the buyer, a local regional owner-operator.
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Morgans Family Acquires Michelin Key-Awarded Boutique Hotel The Harper in North Norfolk for First Expansion Outside Wales

🏨 Morgans Family acquires Michelin Key-awarded boutique hotel, The Harper, in Langham, North Norfolk for an undisclosed sum. This marks their first venture outside Wales. The Harper features 32 rooms, a fine dining restaurant, bar, games room, and spa. Awarded a Michelin Key in 2024, the new owners plan to maintain current staff and brand. Shon Morgans emphasizes honoring the North Norfolk community and enhancing its hospitality offerings.
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Marriott Partners with Leali Family to Integrate Luxury Wellness Brand Lefay into Global Portfolio

🌴 Marriott International and the Leali family announce a joint venture to add Lefay, a luxury wellness brand founded in Italy in 2006, into Marriott's portfolio. Lefay, renowned for its resorts at Lake Garda and the Dolomites, will expand with three new resorts in Tuscany, southern Italy, and the Swiss Alps. Marriott plans to integrate Lefay into its Bonvoy loyalty scheme by late 2026. Lefay focuses on wellness and immersive experiences.
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AmeriCraft Homes and M Group Secure $60 Million Loan for Margaritaville Residences Myrtle Beach, Completion by 2027

🏖️ AmeriCraft Homes and M Group Companies have secured a $60 million loan from DLP Capital for the Margaritaville Vacation Residences in Arcadian Shores, Myrtle Beach. The 271-unit community will offer one to three-bedroom condos with amenities like pools, bars, and a fitness center. Construction is underway, with completion set for late 2027. Prices start at $300,000, and 25% of the units are already sold. Owners can opt into a rental management program.
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Hospitality Net Partners with In2 Consulting, Establishes Dubai Office to Accelerate AI-Driven Growth and Innovation

📰 Dubai - Hospitality Net has partnered with In2 Consulting, acquiring 50% shareholding. Founded over 30 years ago, Hospitality Net serves over 500,000 unique users monthly across 200 countries, maintaining its status as a leading digital platform for hospitality professionals. The partnership aims to fuel growth and AI initiatives, with a new head office in Dubai. Hospitality Net LABS will launch this year to enhance the platform's media and content offerings.
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South Street Partners Acquires Crystal Springs Resort in New Jersey, Expanding Portfolio with 1,400-Acre All-Season Destination

🎯 South Street Partners acquired Crystal Springs Resort in Sussex County, NJ, from founding families since 1995. The 1,400-acre resort includes two hotels, six golf courses, ten dining venues, and 100,000 sq. ft. of event space. Located an hour from Manhattan, it features the NJ Food and Wine Festival. The area houses 14M people within 50 miles, 29M within 100 miles, and 50M within 200 miles. This acquisition marks South Street’s first NY metro area property.
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French Open Drives Paris Hotels to Record May ADR of EUR401.43 and RevPAR of EUR326.97

🏨 Paris hotel industry saw record highs in May 2026 during the French Open. Occupancy reached 81.5%, up 0.9% year-over-year, with an average daily rate (ADR) of EUR401.43, a 3.6% increase. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) rose 4.6% to EUR326.97. On 23 May, occupancy hit 93.4%, ADR was EUR464.09, and RevPAR EUR433.32. The peak ADR of EUR485.90 occurred on 31 May, with 82.5% occupancy. CoStar tracks 94,000 properties globally.
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