Aramark Acquires Forever Resorts Properties, Rebrands Leisure Division as Aramark Destinations

Marjan Acquires and Integrates RAK Hospitality Holding in Landmark Merger

October 22, 2025

Real Estate

Marjan and RAK Hospitality Holding have agreed to merge, creating a unified entity that will operate under the Marjan name and combine real estate development with hospitality operations. The consolidation is intended to accelerate Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism and investment ambitions under RAK Vision 2030 by integrating land development, hospitality operations, and lifestyle offerings.

Marriott International Acquires Postcard Cabins; Signs Long-term Agreement with Trailborn

December 12, 2024

Restaurants & Hospitality

Marriott International has acquired the Postcard Cabins brand (formerly Getaway Outposts), a portfolio of 29 outposts with over 1,200 cabins, and will integrate the brand into Marriott’s planned outdoor-focused collection in 2025. Marriott also entered a long-term agreement to add Trailborn’s portfolio to its platforms; financial terms were not disclosed.

Evermore Partners and New Castle Hotels & Resorts Acquire Montana Marriott Portfolio

March 30, 2023

Real Estate

Denver-based Evermore Partners and Ridgefield-based New Castle Hotels & Resorts acquired the Montana Marriott Portfolio in downtown Missoula, Montana, comprising a 105-key AC Hotel by Marriott, a 175-key Residence Inn by Marriott, and The Mercantile (approx. 20,000 sq. ft. of retail). The co-sponsors said the acquisition expands their presence in the Rocky Mountain region and broadens New Castle's management platform to the West.

Aramark Acquires Wilson Vale (UK)

December 17, 2021

Food & Beverage

Aramark has acquired independent UK contract caterer Wilson Vale, which will join Aramark UK and continue operating as an autonomous brand while retaining its leadership team, employees, clients and suppliers. The acquisition strengthens Aramark's capabilities serving premium Business & Industry clients and independent schools across the UK.

Aramark Acquires Next Level Hospitality

April 29, 2021

Healthcare Services

Aramark has signed an agreement to acquire Next Level Hospitality, a provider of culinary and environmental services to the senior living sector. Next Level generated approximately $160 million of revenue LTM (ending March 31, 2021) and will operate as a separate division within Aramark's Healthcare business; terms were not disclosed.

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.