At ONEtoONE, we advise hospitality and leisure companies, shareholders and investors on M&A transactions across the hospitality and leisure ecosystem. We combine sector knowledge, disciplined financial analysis and access to international strategic and financial buyers to support growth, acquisition and exit strategies. Our work focuses on positioning each company effectively, identifying the right counterparties and executing transactions with precision.
We specialize in M&A across:
Major hospitality groups have moved towards asset-light models — selling property to focus on higher-margin brand and franchise operations. This drives ongoing deal activity, with REITs buying real estate and strategic players competing for management contracts and IP.
The sector is shifting toward AI-driven platforms as a key competitive advantage. M&A is increasingly targeting tech-enabled hospitality firms using predictive analytics and digital concierges to personalize guest experiences and improve operational efficiency in real time.
Rising labor costs and capital intensity are pushing hospitality firms to scale through M&A. Deals are focused on consolidating back-office operations and strengthening direct booking platforms to reduce reliance on online travel agencies (OTAs), improve margins, and boost profitability.
Investors are focusing on experiential assets such as luxury resorts and themed entertainment. M&A is creating connected ecosystems that link hotels, gaming and leisure through unified loyalty programmes.
