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 / Asset Management

OTAs set new record for marketing spend in 2023

By Mitra Sorrells | March 15, 2024

In the war for direct bookings, OTAs use their war chests to leverage their way to ongoing success.... Read More

News / Owners

Why Margaritaville project ‘icing on the cake’ for Aimbridge founder

By Rob Schneider | March 15, 2024

Horizon Capital's Dave Johnson talks about his high-profile Margaritaville project on the Texas-Oklahoma border, his other developments and where he sees future growth.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Wyndham, H World, Accor

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | March 14, 2024

Among our top quotes from the past week is Hilton CEO talking about the potential growth of its newly acquired franchise brand, Graduate Hotels.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Aqua-Aston, Meyer Jabara, Noble

By Rob Schneider | March 14, 2024

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

News / Brands

Latest news: Schroders new fund; IHG milestone in APAC; watch HIT conversion webinar

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 14, 2024

The latest about M&A, development and more, including news from CN Hotels, Radisson and a&o hostels.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: March 6-12, 2024

By Shawn Turner | March 14, 2024

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Sono Hotels & Resorts acquisition of the Hotel Dame des Arts in Paris from Angelo Gordon and EQ Group for €120 million ($130.2 million).... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Hilton acquires Graduate Hotels brand for $210M

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 14, 2024

Seller AJ Capital will retain asset ownership and Hilton has hopes to grow the brand via franchise to as many as 500 worldwide.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: KSL closes $2B fund; Janu debuts; JW Marriott to Greece

By Rob Schneider | March 13, 2024

The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Aman, Fusion, Generator, Freehan, IHCL, Accor and more.... Read More

News / Brands

Airbnb’s Stephenson on expansion beyond the core and AI

By Linda Fox | March 13, 2024

Chief business officer discusses growth opportunities and the role AI can play to widen their market. ... Read More

News / Owners

Why RREAF Holdings is beaming about the Sun Belt

By Rob Schneider | March 13, 2024

RREAF Holdings’ Greg Perry talks about the company’s drive-to-resort properties, building an extended-stay portfolio and its sizeable investment in RV parks.... Read More

News / EMEA

Only one direction to go for stifled European deal market

By Rob Schneider | March 12, 2024

The HVS 2024 European Hotel Valuation Index report showed that hotel values slightly increased in 2023 but are still below 2019. The consultancy also predicts transaction volume for the continent to increase in 2024.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Aspen Hospitality grows; Czech hotels part of JV; Hilton debuts Tru in NYC

By Rob Schneider | March 12, 2024

The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Virgin, Hyatt, SLS, Ennismor, Accor and CLAS and more.... Read More

News / Management

Aimbridge targets extended growth in Latin America

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 12, 2024

Recent deal adds four properties (three Marriott branded) in Mexico and leadership is turning their attention to resort and lifestyle markets. ... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: PEG Companies grows in Utah; Lightstone explores M&A; Aspen refi

By Rob Schneider | March 11, 2024

The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Braemar, AHLA, Ennismore, Investrade and more.... Read More

News / Brands

Hilton expands into EMEA with Home2 Suites

By Stefani C. O'Connor | March 11, 2024

Two deals already inked for ‘untapped market;’ greater brand awareness, deals across multiple countries and opportunities for adaptive reuse, conversions in the mix.... Read More

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