financeasianhospitality.com··1 min·For: Owner, Investor, GM
Kabani Investment Forum Sets 2027 Growth Playbook
Kabani Hotel Group will host its 10th Annual Hotel Investment Forum on October 29 in Miami, convening over 300 hospitality leaders.
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· 🇺🇸 North AmericaFlorida Hospitality News
Florida hospitality news covering Miami hotels, Orlando theme park resorts, Tampa tourism, and Sunshine State developments.
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Transactions we have recorded
2025–2027
10,163
Rooms across deals with a stated count
36 of 58 disclose it
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Distinct hotel brands involved
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Openings and conversions
The data
Source: TSA ↗2,573,392▼ 2.7% vs prior week
average daily US air travellers (7-day) · 10/21/2026
US-wide screening volume — a demand proxy, not a local figure.
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Florida — Market Analysis
56 storiesFlorida attracts massive capital across luxury developments and select-service acquisitions despite escalating hurricane remediation costs.
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Capital Flow ·Rockpoint, Newbond, Brasswater, and Peachtree Group acquired Florida assets, while Mandarin Oriental secured $1.7 billion in Miami pre-construction sales.
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Storm Costs ·Host Hotels spent $105 million remediating The Don CeSar after hurricanes Helene and Milton damaged the property.
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Brand Conversions ·Hilton plans to convert the 474-room Naples Grande Beach Resort into a Signia property by 2027.
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Demand Variance ·Orlando and Miami led national weekly RevPAR gains in October despite earlier drops tied to air passenger traffic declines.
◉Outlook
Kabani Hotel Investment Forum convening on October 29 signals future lending environments and extended-stay growth through 2027.
Florida Stories
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financeasianhospitality.com··1 min·For: Owner, Investor, GM
Kabani Hotel Forum to Convene Over 300 Leaders
Kabani Hotel Group will host its 10th Annual Hotel Investment Forum on October 29 in Miami, focusing on hospitality lending, AI, and extended-stay growth through 2027.
financeasianhospitality.com··1 min·For: Revenue, GM, Owner, Investor
US RevPAR Jumps 12.9% Year Over Year to $115.84
U.S. hotel performance dropped week over week but showed strong annual gains for the week ending Oct. 3, buoyed by the Yom Kippur calendar shift.
operationsHotel Dive··1 min·For: Owner, GM, Investor, Revenue
Hilton Adds Naples Grande Resort to Signia Portfolio
The 474-room Naples Grande Beach Resort will join Hilton's Signia brand in January ahead of a massive transformation debuting in 2027.
operationsHotel Business··1 min·For: Owner, GM, Investor
U.S. Hotel Renovations Reach Record 2,097 Projects
A record 2,097 projects and 255,834 rooms are in the U.S. renovation and conversion pipeline as over 5,000 hotels built between 2006 and 2011 reach critical reinvestment age.
financeSkift··1 min·For: Owner, Investor, Ops, GM
Host Spends $105M on Hurricane Repairs at The Don CeSar
Host Hotels & Resorts spent an estimated $105 million to remediate and repair damage at Florida's The Don CeSar following hurricanes Helene and Milton.
financeasianhospitality.com··1 min·For: Owner, Investor, GM
Rockpoint and Newbond Buy Oceanfront Hotel Maren
Rockpoint and Newbond Holdings have acquired the 141-key Hotel Maren Fort Lauderdale, Curio Collection by Hilton. The joint venture plans to upgrade the 2021-built oceanfront property's…
financeasianhospitality.com··1 min·For: Owner, Investor, GM
Blueleaf and 3VP Acquire Florida Aloft Hotel
Blueleaf and 3VP have acquired the 2018-built Aloft hotel near the University of Florida campus with plans to renovate guest rooms and public spaces.
marketingasianhospitality.com··1 min·For: GM, Revenue, Owner, Marketing
Seattle Leads Top Labor Day Destinations as Travel Costs Rise
AAA ranks Seattle, Orlando, and Boston as the top domestic travel spots for Labor Day weekend, driven by cruise demand and national park tourism.
financeHotel Dive··1 min·For: Owner, Investor, GM
Braemar Sells Key West Resort for $190M
Braemar Hotels & Resorts has completed the $190 million sale of the 142-key Pier House Resort & Spa in Key West to Sixth Street and Riller Capital.
financeLodging Magazine··1 min·For: Investor, Owner, GM
Sixth Street Buys Pier House Resort for $190M
Sixth Street, in partnership with Riller Capital, has acquired the 142-room oceanfront Pier House Resort & Spa in Key West from Braemar Hotels & Resorts for $190 million.
financeHotel Business··1 min·For: Owner, Investor, GM
Trinity Sells Grande Lakes Orlando for Record $1.38B
Trinity Investments has agreed to sell the 1,592-key Grande Lakes Orlando Resort to Ryman Hospitality Properties for $1.38 billion. The deal marks the largest non-gaming U.S.
operationsLodging Magazine··1 min·For: Owner, GM, Ops, Investor
Rosen Hotels Begins $150M Renovation of Two Orlando Properties
Rosen Hotels & Resorts has launched a historic $150 million renovation across two of its major Orlando properties, Rosen Plaza and Rosen Shingle Creek.
financehotel-online.com··1 min·For: Owner, GM, Revenue, Investor
World Cup Boosts U.S. Hotel RevPAR Up 8.4% in June 2026
U.S. hotels recorded significant year-over-year gains in June 2026, driven by World Cup demand that pushed RevPAR up 8.4% to $120.97 and ADR up 6.7% to $173.76.
financeLodging Magazine··1 min·For: Owner, Investor, GM, Revenue
Driftwood Capital Launches DST With Marriott Acquisition
Driftwood Capital has officially launched its Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) platform with the acquisition of the 174-key Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Weston.
operationsHotel Dive··1 min·For: Owner, GM, Investor, Ops, Revenue
W South Beach to Cut Ties With Marriott and Lay Off 337
The W South Beach in Miami is set to terminate its affiliation with Marriott, resulting in the layoff of 337 employees as the hotel closes for a significant renovation and rebranding.
generalHotels Magazine··1 min·For: Owner, GM, Revenue, Investor, Ops
Drury Hotels Breaks Ground on Daytona Beach Plaza Property
Drury Hotels has officially broken ground on the Drury Plaza Hotel Daytona Speedway, a 180-room property featuring 2,000 square feet of meeting space.
operationsLodging Magazine··1 min·For: Owner, GM, Ops, Investor, Revenue
Pyramid Global to Manage South Seas Resort in Florida
Pyramid Global Hospitality has officially taken over management responsibilities for South Seas, a renowned 330-acre resort located on Captiva Island, Florida.
technologySkift··1 min·For: Marketing, IT, GM, Owner
Inside Orlando's IBM Watson-Powered Travel App
Visit Orlando has launched a new travel application powered by IBM Watson to deliver highly personalized travel recommendations through machine learning.
operationsHotels Magazine··1 min·For: Owner, GM, Ops, Investor
Pyramid Global Hospitality to Manage South Seas Resort
Pyramid Global Hospitality has been selected to manage the South Seas resort on Captiva, Florida, overseeing its extensive operational scope and redevelopment efforts.
generalHotel Dive··1 min·For: Owner, GM, IT, Investor, Marketing
Delano Miami Beach Reopens; AI Alliance Forms Board
The hospitality industry sees major shifts with the reopening of the iconic Delano Miami Beach and the establishment of a strategic advisory board for the AI Hospitality Alliance.
generalHospitalityNet··1 min·For: Owner, GM, Investor, Ops
Oliver Hospitality Plans to Double Portfolio by 2027
Oliver Hospitality is expanding its footprint by entering the Florida market with the acquisition of The Sarasota Modern as part of a mission to double its portfolio by 2027.
financeLodging Magazine··1 min·For: Owner, Investor, GM, Revenue
Lodgco Hospitality Acquires Fairfield Inn Jacksonville
Lodgco Hospitality has announced the acquisition of the Fairfield Inn & Suites Jacksonville Airport, marking a strategic expansion of its management and ownership portfolio in the Florida…
operationsLodging Magazine··1 min·For: Owner, GM, Revenue, Investor, Marketing
Hilton Expands Florida Presence With Curio Collection Additi
Hilton is rebranding the Oceans Edge Resort & Marina in Key West as part of its Curio Collection. The 20-acre oceanfront property features 175 suites, six pools, and a private marina.
financeLodging Magazine··1 min·For: Owner, Investor, GM, Revenue
Northwood Hospitality Acquires Parrot Key Hotel & Villas
Northwood Hospitality has acquired Parrot Key Hotel & Villas, a premier waterfront resort in Key West, adding to its growing portfolio of high-end Florida properties.
operationsHospitalityNet··1 min·For: Owner, GM, Ops, Revenue, IT, Investor
Registration Opens for The Hospitality Show 2026 in Miami
The Hospitality Show, produced by Questex and AHLA, has opened registration for its November 2026 event in Miami Beach focused on operational efficiency.
operationsHotels Magazine··1 min·For: Owner, GM, Ops, Investor
Davidson Hospitality to Manage Parrot Key Hotel & Villas
Davidson Hospitality Group has added the Parrot Key Hotel & Villas in Key West to its Florida portfolio and will oversee an upcoming renovation of the 148-room resort.
operationsHotels Magazine··1 min·For: Owner, GM, Investor, Marketing, F&B
Sonesta to Relaunch The James Brand with Miami Flagship
The Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach is undergoind a $40 million renovation to reopen in late 2026 as The James Nautilus Miami Beach, marking the debut of Sonesta's reimagined lifestyle brand.
financeHotels Magazine··1 min·For: Owner, Investor, GM, Revenue
Mast Capital Sells Solé Miami Resort in Sunny Isles Beach
Mast Capital has completed the sale of Solé Miami, A Noble House Resort, an oceanfront property in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, to an undisclosed buyer.
financeBoutique Hotel News··1 min·For: Owner, Investor, Marketing, GM
Palm Tree Crew Extends Brand Into Real Estate
Palm Tree Crew, the lifestyle brand co-founded by Kygo and Myles Shear, has announced its expansion into the real estate sector with a new branded residence project in Miami.
Frequently asked
+When will the Naples Grande Beach Resort transition to Signia by Hilton?
The Naples Grande Beach Resort transitions into the Signia by Hilton brand on Jan. 1, 2027. Managed by Pyramid Global Hospitality, the 474-room Florida Gulf Coast property is accepting reservations for stays starting on that date ahead of a comprehensive resort-wide renovation.
+How much did Host Hotels spend on storm remediation at The Don CeSar?
Host Hotels & Resorts spent an estimated $105 million to remediate and repair damage at Florida's The Don CeSar following hurricanes Helene and Milton. The disclosure highlights the rising capital expenditures required for resilience investments after severe weather events.
+What is the new brand and scope of the Grand Bohemian Orlando renovation?
Grand Bohemian Orlando rebranded as Hotel Beauden, an Autograph Collection Hotel operated by Davidson Hospitality Group's Pivot division. The transition followed an $18 million property-wide renovation that refreshed public spaces, introduced updated guest programming, and added a dining concept named Libra.
+What financing was secured for The Monroe Hotel redevelopment in Miami Beach?
IPA Capital Markets arranged a $75.1 million mid-construction recapitalization for The Monroe Hotel in Miami Beach's Faena District. The financing stack funds the 89-key luxury boutique property's ongoing $125.5 million redevelopment, which is scheduled for completion in 2027.