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.
Quotes of the week: Sircle, Choice Hotels, Indian Hotels Co. Ltd.
News / Insights
Quotes of the week: Sircle, Choice Hotels, Indian Hotels Co. Ltd.
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | February 22, 2024
Among our top quotes from the past week was Sircle Hospitality Group's Liran Wizman commenting on its tie-up with SMG Holding to push growth in Europe.... Read More
Deal activity: February 13-19, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: February 13-19, 2024
By Shawn Turner | February 22, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is a JV of Marcus Hotels & Resorts, Hempel Real Estate and Robinson Park Investments acquisition of the 251-key Loews Minneapolis Hotel.... Read More
Latest news: Kimpton adds Italy; Minor, Funyard deal; Mideast pipeline update
News / Brands
Latest news: Kimpton adds Italy; Minor, Funyard deal; Mideast pipeline update
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 22, 2024
Breaking news about development, M&A, data and more.... Read More
Accor posts record €1 billion profits for 2023
News / C Corps
Accor posts record €1 billion profits for 2023
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 22, 2024
Chairman, CEO Bazin admits to underestimating corporate travel; mostly bullish about 2024 with big sporting events leading the way.... Read More
CBRE on muted supply growth, international inbound and normalization of leisure
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CBRE on muted supply growth, international inbound and normalization of leisure
By Rob Schneider | February 21, 2024
Following CBRE’s forecast for 3% RevPAR growth in 2024, we took a closer look at the projections with the group's head of research and data analytics Rachael Rothman.... Read More
Latest news: MCR buys famed London tower; new chain for Strawberry; KSL sale of Village Hotels?
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: MCR buys famed London tower; new chain for Strawberry; KSL sale of Village Hotels?
By Rob Schneider | February 21, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more... Read More
How a Taj-minded focus propels Indian Hotels Co. Ltd.
News / Owners
How a Taj-minded focus propels Indian Hotels Co. Ltd.
By Rob Schneider | February 20, 2024
Hotel Investment Today talked to CEO Puneet Chhatwal about fast growth, why everyone is coming to India and how IHCL’s ‘crown jewel’ drives its business.... Read More
Latest news: Hyatt restructures in Americas; first for Langham in China; Home2 Suites to Dublin
News / Brands
Latest news: Hyatt restructures in Americas; first for Langham in China; Home2 Suites to Dublin
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | February 20, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Choice beats Street, plays long game with Wyndham
News / C Corps
Choice beats Street, plays long game with Wyndham
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 20, 2024
Focus on higher royalty unit growth helps drive revenue; CEO Pacious updates on FTC’s second phase investigation and reiterates desire to resume negotiations.  ... Read More
Record revenue for Choice; optimism over Wyndham deal
News / C Corps
Record revenue for Choice; optimism over Wyndham deal
By Rob Schneider | February 20, 2024
For its year-end earnings, Choice Hotels International reported record revenue for 2023 and said it saw progress in its proposed takeover of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. ... Read More
IHG profits top $1 billion for first time
News / C Corps
IHG profits top $1 billion for first time
By Rob Schneider | February 20, 2024
As part of its year-end earnings, the London-based hotel company reported strong RevPAR and pipeline growth for 2023 and announced plans to return over $1 billion to its shareholders.   ... Read More
How travel companies can use Generative AI as strategic advantage
News / Insights
How travel companies can use Generative AI as strategic advantage
By Mitra Sorrells | February 19, 2024
NYU’s Conor Grennan shares ideas about how consumer-facing travel brands should be capitalizing on this opportunity.... Read More
CBRE expects steady RevPAR growth in 2024
News
CBRE expects steady RevPAR growth in 2024
By Rob Schneider | February 19, 2024
The report says the growth will come from improvements in group business, transient business demand and international inbound.... Read More
Quotes of the week: Atlas Hospitality, Marriott, Host, Wyndham
News / Insights
Quotes of the week: Atlas Hospitality, Marriott, Host, Wyndham
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | February 15, 2024
Among the more noteworthy quotes from this week was Wyndham Hotels & Resorts CEO Geoff Ballotti talking about the “noise” that affected the company’s deal pipeline.... Read More
Implications of F&B department on hotel value
News / Contributed Perspectives
Implications of F&B department on hotel value
By Jeff Dover | February 15, 2024
Many hotels leave a lot of money on the table in the F&B department. Here are some reasons and what you can do to improve the situation.... Read More