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 / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Hotel Equities, SH Hotels, Stonebridge

By Rob Schneider | September 13, 2024

Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More

News / Brands

IHG announces big NYC deal with Extell

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 13, 2024

Midtown development for third Kimpton-branded hotel in town will feature 529 rooms and is set to open late next year.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: September 4-10, 2024

By Shawn Turner | September 12, 2024

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Blackstone’s acquisition of the Hyatt Regency Clearwater in Florida from Westmont Hospitality Group for $137 million.... Read More

News / Owners

Inside Damon Healey's passion for scale in extended-stay

By Rob Schneider | September 12, 2024

Damon Healey of Eternal Companies was the first owner in Choice’s reintroduced SOAR program. We talked to him about his company, the first deal and what he represents.... Read More

News / Owners

Dissecting the fragmented wellness market

By Rob Schneider | September 12, 2024

RLA Global’s annual wellness report shows luxury properties rule in GOPPAR, while upper upscale has the stronger profit performance.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the week: Hyatt, Driftwood Capital, Salter Brothers; and more

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | September 12, 2024

Noteworthy quotes from the week's stories, including Hyatt's Mark Hoplamazian on Taylor Swift impacting GDP growth.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Motel One to Miami; LionGrove's big plan in Puerto Rico; IHG grows Vignette

September 12, 2024

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

News / North America

NYC hoteliers take to streets to fight license bill

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 12, 2024

More than 1,000 hoteliers and supporters rally to urge City Council to reject a bill that would prohibit hoteliers from hiring subcontractors.... Read More

News / Owners

Driftwood’s ‘to infinity and beyond’ portfolio

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 11, 2024

The Miami-based firm has closed its “Space Coast” fund with a projected return north of 20% and a desire to hold the assets for a very long time.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Flynn Properties $54M refi; Indus secures $26.4M loan; first Spark in Canada

By Rob Schneider | September 11, 2024

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

News / Insights

Fuller to receive ALIS Lifetime Achievement Award

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 11, 2024

Longtime Marriott executive who for years led international development will be honored at the 2025 conference in Los Angeles. ... Read More

News / EMEA

Openings keep growing in Europe: LE

By Rob Schneider | September 10, 2024

With almost half of Europe’s hotel pipeline currently under construction, Lodging Econometrics forecasts an increase in openings in the coming years.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: NewcrestImage buys in Ohio; third Le Petit Pali; first Regent standalone residence

By Rob Schneider | September 10, 2024

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

News / Brands

Taylor Swift in Europe: a lodging love story

By Rob Schneider | September 9, 2024

Top executives at Hyatt and Marriott discussed the Taylor Swift effect, leisure demand and weakness in China at a lodging conference in New York City.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: $135M Oahu construction loan; 700 for Red Roof; Drury adds near Charleston

By Rob Schneider | September 9, 2024

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

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