Mergers & Acquisitions

🏖 Bali Posh Hotel in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico, joins Wyndham's Trademark Collection, enhancing global visibility and regional expansion. Located near San Juan's beaches, the adults-only hotel offers 78 Balinese-themed rooms. Key amenities include a pool with Balinese beds and exclusive beach access. Benefits of the partnership include global marketing, quality standards, and integration into Wyndham Rewards. Isla Verde is a rapidly growing tourism district, and Bali Posh sets a new standard in design-forward hospitality.

🏨 AMTD Group Inc., MTD IDEA Group, AMTD Digital Inc., and The Generation Essentials Group (TGE) announced a deal for TGE to acquire the 100th Ritz Carlton Hotel, located in Perth, pending customary conditions. The hotel at Elizabeth Quay offers 209 rooms, a restaurant, bar, spa, infinity pool, fitness center, and event rooms, with views of Swan River and Kings Park, showcasing Perth's culture and lifestyle.

🏨 The Tunbridge Wells Hotel in Royal Tunbridge Wells is for sale at £2.69 million after 13 years of ownership. This boutique hotel features 20 en suite rooms, an 80-cover restaurant, a 50-seat function room, and a 90-cover outdoor area. The owner is retiring, and the property is located in the Pantiles, the town's cultural quarter. Fleurets' Simon Bland suggests its appeal to food-focused operators and accommodation-focused investors.

💰 On 11 December 2025 at 10:30 am, the Ardencote Hotel in Warwickshire, a Victorian manor house from 1862, will auction off its contents to prepare for a multi-million-pound redevelopment. The hotel features 110 bedrooms, 3 restaurants, and a spa. Items include beds, kitchen appliances, and gym equipment. Pro Auction is managing the sale, following similar events at The Savoy and Luton Hoo. A public viewing is on 10 December.

🏠 Marriott International expands its branded residential portfolio in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) with 33 open locations and over 50 in development across 18 countries as of 2025. This includes a 23% increase in Europe and 59% in the Middle East & Africa since 2023. Nearly 20 agreements were signed in 2025, with 19 projects launching sales. Notable developments include The St. Regis Residences in Abu Dhabi achieving 60% sales before launch and Affini in Dubai selling out in one week.

🏨 Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate in Essex received four AA Red Stars at the 2025 AA Hospitality Awards in London. The award, given to top British hotels, highlights the hotel's excellence in service and guest experience. Set within 110 acres, Down Hall features 98 unique rooms and award-winning dining. A new £1 million investment is underway to enhance the estate with The Woodland Table, The Barn Spa, and The Charles Gardens, opening in 2026.

🏨 Italian Gest Resort acquired the Hotel Risorgimento in Lecce for €18 million from Giovanni Casto. The hotel will reopen as Tivoli Palazzo Risorgimento in April 2026 after renovations. French company Financière Hadhoum acquired Radisson Blu Toulouse Airport, raising its portfolio to 12 hotels. Czech Ensana Hotels acquired Hotel Fürstenhof in Bad Griesbach, planning renovations by early 2026. HVS, founded in 1980, conducts 4,500+ assignments annually, offering services in the hospitality sector globally.

🚨 November 10, 2025, Marriott International terminated its agreement with Sonder due to default, impacting its 4.5% net rooms growth forecast. Sonder announced an immediate operations wind-down and Chapter 7 liquidation, following a $224 million net loss for 2024 and $44.5 million in Q2 2025. Delayed integration with Marriott and participation in the Bonvoy system led to severe financial constraints. Marriott had invested $15 million in Sonder, who went public in January 2022 at a $1.9 billion valuation.

💳 Marriott International, Inc. announced on June 2025 in Bethesda, Maryland, that its licensing agreement with Sonder Holdings Inc. is terminated due to Sonder's default. Consequently, Sonder is no longer part of Marriott Bonvoy, affecting bookings on Marriott channels. Marriott prioritizes support for affected guests and aims for a net rooms growth of 4.5% in 2025. Other outlook metrics remain unchanged as of November 4, 2025.

🏨 Barons Eden acquired Orsett Hall Hotel, Restaurant, and Spa in Essex for an undisclosed amount. The Georgian-style hotel spans 12 acres and includes 57 en-suite bedrooms, a chapel, event spaces, and a spa. Located near Grays, it can host up to 1,000 guests and is 40 minutes from London. This marks Barons Eden’s second purchase post-investment from Alchemy Partners. Previously owned by the Barton-Wright family since 1993, Orsett Hall is a prime venue for weddings and events.