Mergers & Acquisitions

📍 Rebel Hotel Company, a leading independent hotel management firm in New York, announces the acquisition of three lifestyle hotels: Circa 39 Miami Beach (Florida), Hotel La Jolla (San Diego), and Coachman Lake Tahoe (California). Circa 39’s repositioning will start in Q3 2026 as part of IHG's Vignette Collection. The company aims to enhance guest experiences and operational excellence, maintaining each hotel's unique identity while expanding its upscale portfolio.

📈 Hotel sellers can attract buyers by reducing uncertainty with transparent financials and due diligence. Investors are now more discerning due to higher financing costs, insurance premiums, and labor expenses. Proactive management of known issues and a clear investment narrative are crucial. For instance, a Houston hotel priced competitively garnered 15 offers, selling 25% above the asking price, demonstrating the value of strategic pricing and transparency in maximizing buyer engagement.

🏨 Praemia REIM acquired the 139-room Holiday Inn Genoa City in Genoa, Italy, from ANAV Investment Group. Atalante Hotels and Catinvest acquired the 92-room Hotel Le Pic Blanc in Huez, France, from Sata Group and Colony Capital. Meridia Capital sold the 110-room B&B Hotel Madrid Vallecas Ensanche in Madrid, Spain. In January 2026, Praemia sold the B&B Hotel Prague City with 160 rooms in the Czech Republic. HVS provides over 4,500 hotel-related services annually worldwide.

📈 Shinsegae Property and OKO Group formed a USD500 million venture focusing on Aman Group's hotel projects in Asia and North America. JHR sold The Beach Tower Okinawa for JPY30.9 billion and acquired Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba for JPY14.3 billion. Star Resorts acquired Namyu the Place on Miyako Island in Japan. SHR plans a debenture issuance for debt refinancing and renovations. SkyCity Entertainment plans to sell The Grand by SkyCity in Auckland.

🏨 Rebel Hotel Company has acquired management of three lifestyle hotels: Circa 39 Miami Beach, Hotel La Jolla in San Diego, and Coachman Lake Tahoe. In 2026, Circa 39 will undergo a significant repositioning as part of IHG's Vignette Collection. Rebel Hotel plans to enhance food, beverage, and guest experiences at Hotel La Jolla and improve programming and services at Coachman Lake Tahoe. CEO Brian Sparacino emphasizes the potential to elevate operations and market positions.

🏖 Mast Capital and Koch Real Estate Investments acquired The Islands of Islamorada Resort in Florida's Upper Keys, featuring 22 villas and eight hotel suites on seven acres. Villas start at $3.8 million, spanning 4,067 square feet with four bedrooms. The amenities include pools, a marina, and pickleball courts. The joint venture purchased from Frisbie Group, with Berkadia Miami arranging financing. The new owners will relaunch sales with Ocean Sotheby’s International Realty as the exclusive broker.

🏨 Acquired by Amaterra Hospitality Group, Portland's RiverPlace Hotel now managed by CoralTree Hospitality, offers 85 guestrooms with river views on Portland’s south waterfront. The hotel's amenities include over 7,000 sq. ft. of event space, a Pacific Northwest-inspired restaurant, and outdoor spaces. Owners Colleen Nistler, Werner Nistler Jr., and Marcus Breuer aim to revitalize the area and preserve this iconic property. CoralTree sees growth potential in this dynamic urban locale.

🗺 In July 2026, TravelAI, the operating name of UpNext Ventures Inc., acquired the Sonder brand, including its trademarks and over 70 domain names like Sonder.com, through a court-supervised bankruptcy in Canada. The acquisition excludes Sonder’s operational business. The new Sonder.com, launched as a curated guide for urban stays, features accommodations in major cities worldwide. This purchase was approved by the Superior Court of Québec on July 6, 2026.

🏨 Hart Hambleton secures a new refinancing package from The Cumberland Building Society to fund expansion of its hotel and bakery operations in Rutland. Established in 1980, its Hambleton Hall has held a Michelin star since 1982. The bakery, founded in 2008, supplies over 200 wholesale clients and operates eight retail shops. The refinancing replaces previous arrangements, providing a foundation for growth across its hospitality and food sectors, employing staff for local and international clientele.