Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Acquires Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Acquires Gurney's Newport Resort & Marina

June 23, 2022

Real Estate

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) acquired the 257-room Gurney's Newport Resort & Marina in Newport, Rhode Island for $174.0 million on June 23, 2022. Pebblebrook plans to reposition and renovate the resort, integrate it into its Curator Hotel & Resort Collection, and evaluate operating and physical enhancements to drive cash flow and higher positioning in the Newport market.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Acquires Welk Resorts for Approximately $430 Million

January 26, 2021

Restaurants & Hospitality

Marriott Vacations Worldwide (MVW) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Welk Resorts, a family-owned timeshare and resort operator, for approximately $430 million, including stock. The deal expands MVW’s Hyatt Residence Club footprint by adding eight upper-upscale resorts (nearly 1,400 keys) and ~55,000 owners, and is expected to close in early Q2 2021 subject to customary approvals.

Peachtree Hotel Group Acquires AC Hotel Miami Aventura and Aloft Miami Aventura

December 7, 2021

Real Estate

Peachtree Hotel Group acquired the 207-key AC Hotel Miami Aventura and the 233-key Aloft Miami Aventura in Aventura, Florida. Peachtree's management arm, Peachtree Hospitality Management, will operate the properties as part of the firm's ongoing opportunistic hotel portfolio expansion in the Miami market; terms were not disclosed.

Peachtree Hotel Group Acquires Nine Hotels in $300M Portfolio Push

January 31, 2022

Real Estate

Peachtree Hotel Group announced it acquired nine hotels across the United States as part of a record $2.0 billion total investment activity in 2021, with approximately $300 million deployed into those hotel acquisitions. The purchases include select- and limited-service branded properties in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Maryland, Texas and California as Peachtree grows its owned and managed lodging portfolio.

KSL Capital Partners Acquires The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa

September 25, 2025

Real Estate

KSL Capital Partners affiliates, via its Tactical Opportunities Fund, acquired The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa; terms were not disclosed. The oceanfront resort on Hilton Head Island features roughly 420 refreshed rooms, extensive event space and wellness amenities — the deal expands KSL’s travel & leisure portfolio with a high-quality beachfront asset in the Southeast United States.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation Acquires Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V.

June 17, 2025

Restaurants & Hospitality

Hyatt Hotels Corporation completed the acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V., adding 15 all-inclusive resorts across Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica to its Inclusive Collection. The deal expands Hyatt's all-inclusive footprint and capabilities, incorporating properties already operating under Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara brands; Hyatt said it will provide additional financial details on its Q2 2025 earnings call.