Latin America

Stay updated with the latest news and insights on hotel investments in Latin America through Hotel Investment Today's dedicated section. Our expert coverage includes development projects, executive moves, mergers and acquisitions, market trends, and more that shape the hospitality industry in this vibrant region.
Latest news: Sale in Seattle; $51M Nashville refi; new Montage in Mexico
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Sale in Seattle; $51M Nashville refi; new Montage in Mexico
By Rob Schneider | December 18, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Exclusive Resorts acquires Inspirato for $59M
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Exclusive Resorts acquires Inspirato for $59M
By Rob Schneider | December 17, 2025
As a result, the company forms The Exclusive Collective with Inspirato and onefinestay, which will serve high-net-worth individuals and families.... Read More
Latest news: La Quinta $300M CMBS; Sonesta adds 6; sale in Fort Worth
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Latest news: La Quinta $300M CMBS; Sonesta adds 6; sale in Fort Worth
By Rob Schneider | December 17, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Starwood’s 1 Hotel brand heads to Cabo
News / Brands
Starwood’s 1 Hotel brand heads to Cabo
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 17, 2025
The 124-key hotel will open by early 2029 feeling organic, timeless, and deeply connected to the land and culture, according to Sternlicht.... Read More
Marriott hits milestone with City Express
News / Brands
Marriott hits milestone with City Express
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 17, 2025
Midscale brand reaches 100 deals in U.S. and Canada; 10 properties should open in 2025. ... Read More
Deal activity: December 1-9, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: December 1-9, 2025
By Rob Schneider & Shawn Turner | December 16, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Ocean Properties’ acquisition of the Bobby Nashville hotel in Nashville for $50 million.... Read More
Why travelers are 'defecting' from preferred airline, hotel or OTA
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Why travelers are 'defecting' from preferred airline, hotel or OTA
By Phocuswright Research | December 16, 2025
Wanting to try something new is a top justification for using non-go-to brands within the last year across a variety of travel verticals.... Read More
Brand leader named for Hyatt Essentials
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Brand leader named for Hyatt Essentials
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 16, 2025
Hyatt veteran Jason Ballard takes the reins as half of 2025 new signings for the portfolio represent new markets for the company.... Read More
Latest news: $28M loan in N. Carolina; Louisiana portfolio sale; Park Hyatt adds Mexico
News / Financing
Latest news: $28M loan in N. Carolina; Louisiana portfolio sale; Park Hyatt adds Mexico
By Rob Schneider | December 16, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Increasing US deal volume has PwC optimistic
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Increasing US deal volume has PwC optimistic
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 16, 2025
Improving capital market conditions, strong sector fundamentals set the stage for 2026 M&A activity.  ... Read More
Why investors keep coming back to Texas
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Why investors keep coming back to Texas
By Rob Schneider | December 15, 2025
Despite RevPAR challenges across all four major markets (and convention center closures in Austin and Dallas), here’s why Texas remains the top pick for investors.... Read More
Latest news: Lotte’s NYC acquisition; Hyatt Jamaica resorts remain closed; Salt Lake refi
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Lotte’s NYC acquisition; Hyatt Jamaica resorts remain closed; Salt Lake refi
By Rob Schneider | December 15, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: First Hospitality, Remington, Viceroy, White Lodging
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: First Hospitality, Remington, Viceroy, White Lodging
By Rob Schneider | December 12, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Are Americans ready for AI-booked travel?
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Are Americans ready for AI-booked travel?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 12, 2025
New Accenture research suggests increasingly the answer is ‘yes,’ with some review or approval. ... Read More
Booking’s Ransom on AI’s role in online travel
News / Asset Management
Booking’s Ransom on AI’s role in online travel
By Linda Fox | December 12, 2025
Booking Holdings' chief strategy officer Rob Ransom discusses OTA value, marketing in the age of AI and growth across the portfolio.... Read More