Brasswater has acquired the 117-room Hampton Inn & Suites Lakeland-South Polk Parkway in Lakeland, Florida. The deal marks the company's return to hotel investment after more than a decade. The property was purchased for $22 million and is Brasswater's first hotel acquisition as part of a planned hospitality platform. The company says the property gives it a base for further expansion in the hotel sector. Read more.

BWH Hotels is pushing ahead with the global expansion of its Aiden boutique brand. The portfolio has reached 58 hotels worldwide, with more than 20 additional properties under development. Recent openings have expanded the brand across Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America. Four more hotels are expected to open during 2026 and 2027, including Aiden's first property in Canada. The growth also includes a new brand art program designed to give each property a local identity. Read more.

Meyer Jabara Hotels has been selected to manage the 36-room Reitz Union Hotel at the University of Florida. The property is located inside the Reitz Union Student Center on the Gainesville campus. It marks the company's first university hotel management agreement. The company plans to strengthen sales and marketing while also exploring a possible renovation within the next two years. Existing reservations will continue to be honored under the new management. Read more.

HOTEL DU PONT is expanding its Spark'd Creative Pastry concept in Wilmington, building on its existing bakery and coffee offering. Spark'd serves pastries, sweets, savory items and coffee, extending the hotel's food offering beyond its traditional dining spaces. The concept has also established a location in Wilmington's I.M. Pei Building. The expansion gives the hotel a way to reach local customers as well as hotel guests through a casual bakery and café format. Read more.

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a major portfolio agreement covering 14 hotels in Kyoto, Japan, totaling 1,063 rooms. The deal includes 12 Garner hotels, one Holiday Inn Express and one unbranded property. All 14 hotels will undergo renovation and rebranding before joining IHG's system in phases over the next 12 months. The agreement is one of IHG's largest hotel conversion deals in Japan and will further strengthen its presence in Kyoto. Read more.

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