North America

Read the latest news and insights on hotel investments in North America through Hotel Investment Today's North America region section. Our insightful coverage includes executive moves, development projects, mergers and acquisitions, market trends, conference news, and more that are shaping the hotel investment industry.

News / Insights

Quotes of the week: Oyo, Thor Equities, Sage and more

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | September 26, 2024

Among the noteworthy quotes of the week is Oyo International's CEO commenting on the significance of its G6 Hospitality acquisition.... Read More

News / Owners

How bifurcation is affecting drive-to-leisure customers

By Rob Schneider | September 26, 2024

RREAF Holdings CFO talks about an ADR pushback on drive-to-leisure properties, what’s keeping the company out of the M&A market and the draw of RV parks.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: September 17-23

By Shawn Turner | September 26, 2024

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week, Isrotel has acquired for €68 million the Hotel Savoy Roma in Rome. ... Read More

News / Owners

First José Andrés hotel to Georgetown

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 25, 2024

After years of negotiations, José Andrés Group and Thor Equities announce plans for 67-room hotel and private membership club in their home town.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Aman, Hyatt add Maldives; second Catbird; Four Seasons SF to auction?

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 25, 2024

Breaking news on development, deals, data and more.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

A light at the end of bid-ask spread tunnel?

By Rob Schneider | September 25, 2024

After Peachtree Group’s sixth acquisition of 2024, we asked the company’s SVP of acquisitions and dispositions about what market dynamics he sees.... Read More

News / Asset Management

More union strikes hit California, Hawaii hotels

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 24, 2024

More than 4,000 workers walk off the job, including at Hilton's biggest hotel in the world.... Read More

News / Brands

Playa brings Kimpton into the all-inclusive arena

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 24, 2024

Playa resort coming to Riviera Maya in Mexico will feature Kimpton’s F&B expertise; CIO calls the brand a ‘perfect fit.’ ... Read More

News / REITs

Latest news: Pebblebrook tackles debt; HEI adds in DC; Marriott luxe in Macau

By Rob Schneider | September 24, 2024

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Why location was motivation for TMGOC, Certares’ first deal

By Rob Schneider | September 24, 2024

The two companies formed a JV to acquire The Ray Hotel in Delray Beach, Florida. Here’s why they are so bullish on the hotel and the market.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Gencom $550M Bermuda deal; Peachtree's DST property; Playa, Kimpton in Mexico

By Rob Schneider | September 23, 2024

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Contributed Perspectives

Rethinking labor costs, upskilling in investment

By Chris Trout | September 23, 2024

By reducing absenteeism and turnover, upskilling aligns your talent strategy with long-term business goals, driving financial performance and ensuring sustainability. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Oyo parent acquires G6 Hospitality for $525M

By Rob Schneider | September 20, 2024

The parent company of the Motel 6 brand was acquired by New Delhi-based Oyo from Blackstone for $525 million in an all-cash transaction expected to close in the fourth quarter.... Read More