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Today Sunday, September 6, 2026

Florida Oceanfront Deal Signals Coastal Demand

Rockpoint and Newbond purchase Fort Lauderdale Curio Collection property, targeting asset upgrades.

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Property Deals ·Rockpoint and Newbond Holdings acquired the 141-room oceanfront Hotel Maren Fort Lauderdale, Curio Collection by Hilton, planning immediate renovations to public spaces and dining outlets.

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Coastal Assets ·Fort Lauderdale gains private capital backing as institutional buyers target 2021-built beachfront inventory for targeted food and beverage value-add programs.

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Capital Allocation ·Newbond Holdings launched a joint venture acquisition targeting high-barrier Florida hospitality real estate to capture premium resort-market returns.

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Jackson Hole Upscale Lodging: Suites vs Scale

Independent and lifestyle operators in Jackson Hole are targeting upscale demand through high-end micro-expansions and large-scale resort overhauls.

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Independent Hotel Alliances Expand to Rival Major Chains

SLH, GHA, and Elegant Hotels scale footprint, loyalty reach, and tech engines to counter hard-brand consolidation.

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Cambria Hotel Colorado Springs Opens Near Air Force Academy

ARK Hospitality and Shahford Hospitality open a newly constructed Cambria Hotel in Colorado Springs less than one year after groundbreaking.

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Rockpoint and Newbond Acquire Hotel Maren Fort Lauderdale

Rockpoint and Newbond Holdings have purchased the 141-room oceanfront Hotel Maren Fort Lauderdale, Curio Collection by Hilton, with plans for upgrades.

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How Luxury Hotels Reshape F&B Concepts and Kitchen Leadership

Operators restructure multi-property kitchen oversight and pivot to casual luxury dining to capture local and guest spend.

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Institutional Resort Deals: Asset Recycling and JV Strategies

Public REITs monetize large hotels for equity repurchases while joint venture partnerships deploy capital improvements across premier coastal resorts.

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