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 / 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

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

News / Asset Management

Hilton sees 30% bump in day pass bookings

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 8, 2024

New deal with booking platform aims to further grow ancillary revenue opportunities for owners. ... Read More

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

News / Asset Management

Webinar: How to appeal hotel property taxes

May 8, 2024

Join industry tax experts who offer practical, detailed advice on how to mount a successful property tax appeal.... Read More

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

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

News / REITs

Why Apple REIT is taking a bigger bite of larger deals

By Rob Schneider | May 7, 2024

Apple Hospitality CEO Justin Knight said the transaction landscape hasn’t changed radically, which helps the REIT’s ability to compete, especially on larger deals. ... Read More

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

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

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