Kemmons Wilson Hospitality Partners Grows Southeast Portfolio
Memphis is in the spotlight again as Kemmons Wilson Hospitality Partners, a well-known hometown business, spearheads a $46 million acquisition of Sotherly Hotels. This move, announced on October 27, 2025, marks a major expansion for the Memphis-based firm, whose roots date back to the founding of Holiday Inn by Kemmons Wilson himself in 1952. Read the original report.
A Joint Venture With Memphis at Its Heart
This acquisition is not just a financial transaction—it’s a testament to Memphis’s growing influence in the regional hospitality industry. By leading a joint venture to acquire Sotherly Hotels’ ten-property portfolio, Kemmons Wilson Hospitality Partners is strengthening its commitment to the Southeast. The deal includes notable properties such as the historic Georgian Terrace Hotel in Atlanta. The Memphis-based company has solidified its position as a leader in hospitality, supporting jobs and investment throughout the region.
Building on Memphis Legacy
Since its start, Kemmons Wilson Hospitality Partners has championed innovation in hospitality—first with roadside motels and now with luxury and boutique hotels. This expansion further joins Memphis’s rich tradition of entrepreneurship with modern business strategy.
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Original Story by Wendy Guzmán at https://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2025/10/27/kemmon-wilson-hospitality-jv-deal-sotherly-hotels.html
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