REITS

Read the latest updates and insights on Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) within the hospitality industry on Hotel Investment Today's REITs section. It covers topics such as RevPAR gains, mergers and acquisitions, and financial performance, as well as features detailed analyses, significant transactions, and trends impacting hotel REITs.
Deal activity: April 7-14, 2026
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: April 7-14, 2026
By Rob Schneider | April 16, 2026
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Armada Investments’ acquisition of the Aloft San Antonio Airport.... Read More
Ashford Trust sells again, this time in Florida
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Ashford Trust sells again, this time in Florida
By Rob Schneider | April 10, 2026
The sale of an Embassy Suites in Florida is part of the REIT’s strategy to optimize its portfolio (and value to investors) through asset sales.... Read More
Latest news: Global unrest tops concerns; Frasers adds 18 in APAC; trade in London
News / Owners
Latest news: Global unrest tops concerns; Frasers adds 18 in APAC; trade in London
By Rob Schneider | April 3, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile up for sale
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile up for sale
By Rob Schneider | April 1, 2026
Braemar has put the high-profile Chicago asset on the market amid the Dallas REIT putting itself up for sale last year.... Read More
Latest news: Omni adds 12th in Texas; Corinthia to Tuscany; loan for Salt Lake Kimpton
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Omni adds 12th in Texas; Corinthia to Tuscany; loan for Salt Lake Kimpton
By Rob Schneider | March 31, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Omnam, Hyatt, L Catterton, Far East
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Omnam, Hyatt, L Catterton, Far East
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | March 26, 2026
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Omnam Group's David Zisser talking about a curious topic: hotelier generosity.... Read More
Bulls in US are winning so far in 2026
News
Bulls in US are winning so far in 2026
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 26, 2026
Truist report backs some owners/operators at ALIS who said U.S. performance would be better than forecast.... Read More
JW Marriott Marco Island trades
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
JW Marriott Marco Island trades
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 24, 2026
Barings LLC is selling the resort and two golf courses for $835 million to a Sculptor Diversified, a non-traded REIT, as well as Trinity Investments.... Read More
$4.3B financing for One Beverly Hills
News / Financing
$4.3B financing for One Beverly Hills
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 23, 2026
VICI and J.P. Morgan step up to increase construction financing with VICI extending its partnership with Cain and Eldridge Industries.... Read More
RLJ sells Dallas airport asset to Austin firm
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
RLJ sells Dallas airport asset to Austin firm
By Rob Schneider | March 23, 2026
An affiliate of RLJ Lodging Trust sold the Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Love Field in December to Scenic Capital Advisors.... Read More
Deal activity: March 4-17, 2026
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: March 4-17, 2026
By Shawn Turner | March 19, 2026
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was an affiliate of Torchlight Investors acquiring the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel at a foreclosure auction.... Read More
Hilton CEO won’t accept US’s sinking tourism share
News / Brands
Hilton CEO won’t accept US’s sinking tourism share
By Christina Jelski | March 13, 2026
Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta is intent on the U.S. recovering some of the global market share it has lost in the past 10 years.... Read More
How will higher gas prices impact US hotel results?
News
How will higher gas prices impact US hotel results?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 13, 2026
Experts weigh-in with varying perspectives, but history suggests not as much as one would think.... Read More
Deal activity: January 30-March 10, 2026
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: January 30-March 10, 2026
By Shawn Turner | March 12, 2026
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was MHG Hotels’ acquisition of the Aloft Fort Lauderdale Airport for $33.25 million.... Read More
‘Do you know analysts with 2 to 3 years of experience?’
News / Contributed Perspectives
‘Do you know analysts with 2 to 3 years of experience?’
By Terry Donovan and Lan Elliott | March 10, 2026
To avoid  a shortage of HRE analysts, schools, brands, owners, and managers need to build the analyst pipeline and prioritize development.... Read More