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: Aermont bids for Village Hotels; China pipeline surging; IHG adding in Vietnam
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Aermont bids for Village Hotels; China pipeline surging; IHG adding in Vietnam
By Rob Schneider | May 13, 2024
Breaking news about development, M&A management and more.  ... Read More
Latest news: Swan & Dolphin refi; VICI loan for Great Wolf; Ashford refi in Nashville
News / Financing
Latest news: Swan & Dolphin refi; VICI loan for Great Wolf; Ashford refi in Nashville
By Rob Schneider | May 10, 2024
Breaking news about development, M&A and management, including Ashford Hospitality Trust, Hyatt, Marriott, IHCL, RIU and more.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: HVMG, OTO, Hospitality America
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: HVMG, OTO, Hospitality America
By Rob Schneider | May 9, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
The reset continues at Aimbridge
News / Management
The reset continues at Aimbridge
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 9, 2024
With a stated goal to flatten the organization and create a closer connection between corporate and its GMs, Aimbridge is removing big positions at the home office and naming a new head of development.... Read More
Latest news: KKR acquires in London; €3M refresh for Dalata; AHT to sell more hotels
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: KKR acquires in London; €3M refresh for Dalata; AHT to sell more hotels
By Rob Schneider | May 9, 2024
Breaking news about development, M&A and management, including CoStar, Lodging Econometrics, Pan Pacific, Radisson, Marriott and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Playa, Choice, Jumeirah, Apple REIT
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Playa, Choice, Jumeirah, Apple REIT
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | May 9, 2024
Among the noteworthy quotes from the past week include Playa Chairman and CEO Bruce Wardinski talking about how they introduced 'love' into their value proposition.... Read More
Hyatt 1Q24 earnings a mixed bag
News / C Corps
Hyatt 1Q24 earnings a mixed bag
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 9, 2024
Hyatt misses expectations on earnings but reports record for gross fees and pipeline, as well as significant progress on asset disposition.... Read More
Choice CEO on Wyndham merger: ‘Strategic rationale still makes sense’
News / C Corps
Choice CEO on Wyndham merger: ‘Strategic rationale still makes sense’
By Rob Schneider | May 8, 2024
During Choice Hotels International’s earnings call, CEO Patrick Pacious spoke about M&A, the value of new franchises and RevPAR trends.... Read More
Deal activity: May 1-8, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: May 1-8, 2024
By Shawn Turner | May 8, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Related Companies selling the W Fort Lauderdale to Blackstone for $97.6 million.... Read More
Latest news: Ares buys UK portfolio; Marriott grows in Canada; first Meliá in Laos
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Ares buys UK portfolio; Marriott grows in Canada; first Meliá in Laos
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | May 8, 2024
Breaking news about development, M&A and management, including Hilton, IHCL, Marriott and more.... Read More
Playa’s Wardinski’s message of love
News / Asset Management
Playa’s Wardinski’s message of love
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 8, 2024
Great explanation about ‘service from the heart’ approach to business from CHRIS-HOLA Lifetime Achievement Award winner.... Read More
Choice’s earnings mixed bag: RevPAR down, pipeline up
News / C Corps
Choice’s earnings mixed bag: RevPAR down, pipeline up
By Rob Schneider | May 8, 2024
In its first earnings since failed Wyndham bid, RevPAR and fees were down but EBITDA and pipeline were up.... Read More
Jumeirah refreshes identity to drive development
News / Brands
Jumeirah refreshes identity to drive development
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 7, 2024
Dubai-based luxury brand attempts to create a new perception to drive growth and meet 2030 expectations.... Read More
Latest news: Braemar sells in La Jolla; historic KC hotel sells; LATAM pipeline surges
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Braemar sells in La Jolla; historic KC hotel sells; LATAM pipeline surges
By Rob Schneider | May 7, 2024
Latest news: Braemar announces sale; historic KC hotel sells; Latin America pipeline surging false Latest news: Braemar announces sale; historic KC hotel sells; Latin America pipeline surging Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more Breaking news about M&A, development, data a... Read More
More than 50% of investors will buy more in '24: CBRE
News / Mergers and Acquistions
More than 50% of investors will buy more in '24: CBRE
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 6, 2024
Hotel assets remain in vogue, but investors cite borrowing costs (52%), labor costs (44%), and construction costs (26%) as biggest challenges. ... Read More