Articles tagged “mergers and acquisitions”

IHG's latest franchising deal underscores how there's distribution pressure on independent hotel brands to join forces with the largest hotel groups.

The acquisition positions Hyatt to capitalize on the growing demand for luxury all-inclusive experiences, while adding significant scale to its resort portfolio in key leisure destinations where development opportunities are limited.

Hilton has revealed it paid $56 million to acquire a controlling stake in NoMad Hotels, a smaller sum than recent comparable acquisitions in the luxury hotel sector. Now it plans to scale the brand to 30 to 50 hotels.

Oyo’s UK strategy reflects a broader industry shift — from chasing mass-market affordability to prioritizing quality and guest experiences.

Tech systems need upgrades to handle unprecedented growth in travel, and private equity firms are deploying billions to take part. In 2025, expect more consolidation as well-funded late-stage startups buy up smaller players, reshaping the industry’s behind-the-scenes infrastructure.

Rumors circulated online this week that United was potentially interested in merging with JetBlue or buying some of the New York-based carrier’s assets.

This isn't just about money – it's a power struggle over a troubled member's club brand.

In an era of overtourism, the model of intimate, carefully orchestrated exploration feels especially set up for growth.

No company has been able to massively scale vacation rental property management despite rollup strategies that have often worked in other sectors. Will Casago-Vacasa be able to do it through a hotel-like franchising model or will that have its own pitfalls?

Vacasa got hammered in the public markets and needed to go private. Whether Casago and Rootstock have the wherewithal to right the ship is an open question.