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.
Latest HITs: Aimbridge, TWC deal; CBRE reforecasts; first Hyatt Studios
News / Brands
Latest HITs: Aimbridge, TWC deal; CBRE reforecasts; first Hyatt Studios
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 16, 2023
The latest global news about deals, development and data.... Read More
Deal activity: August 9-16, 2023
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: August 9-16, 2023
By Shawn Turner | August 16, 2023
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is Jeffrey Zwick & Associates’ $33.6 million acquisition of the Collective Paper Factory Hotel in Long Island City, New York.... Read More
Update: IHG's new Garner brand will target lower midscale space for conversions
News / Franchising
Update: IHG's new Garner brand will target lower midscale space for conversions
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 16, 2023
With more than 100 expressions of interest, IHG's goal for Garner is 500 U.S. hotels during the next decade.... Read More
How to think like a hotel owner
News / Owners
How to think like a hotel owner
By Rob Schneider | August 15, 2023
A panel of hotel owners and investors at the Hotel Data Conference discusses top metrics, how they think about CapEx and what they are most optimistic about for the future.... Read More
PIPs on a pendulum
News / Asset Management
PIPs on a pendulum
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 15, 2023
Brands have reinstated PIP requirements, making improved communication between the two sides key to negotiating flexibility in the process and avoiding potential conflicts.... Read More
Latest HITs: Hawaii update; Aimbridge leadership; Accor adds in Turkey
News / Brands
Latest HITs: Hawaii update; Aimbridge leadership; Accor adds in Turkey
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 14, 2023
The latest global news about development, M&A and data.... Read More
Optimizing relationships with the general contractors
News / Contributed Perspectives
Optimizing relationships with the general contractors
By Brent Hardy, AIA, ISHC | August 14, 2023
A how-to with insider knowledge and strategies to best work with contractors.... Read More
No herd mentality for Certares’ $284M fund
News / Management
No herd mentality for Certares’ $284M fund
By Rob Schneider | August 11, 2023
Senior Managing Director Nolan Hecht talks about the now-closed fund and finding hot markets by “skating to where the puck is ... Read More
Latest HITs: Hilton goes big in KSA; Marriott comments about Maui; boost for Australia
News / Brands
Latest HITs: Hilton goes big in KSA; Marriott comments about Maui; boost for Australia
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 11, 2023
The latest global news about development, M&A and data.... Read More
An ‘all-out brawl’ for travel’s return to normal
News
An ‘all-out brawl’ for travel’s return to normal
By Rob Schneider | August 10, 2023
President of Tourism Economics said while his company is expecting a recession to start in Q4, he thinks there is still room for travel to grow.... Read More
Could high-end RV parks be the next hot category for lodging?
News / Owners
Could high-end RV parks be the next hot category for lodging?
By Derek Catron | August 10, 2023
A private Dallas-based real estate development firm has Texas-sized plans for RV parks that could produce “a new product type” of alternative accommodations.... Read More
Hot Type: JLL, Choice Hotels, IHG, Hostmark
News / Insights
Hot Type: JLL, Choice Hotels, IHG, Hostmark
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 10, 2023
Some of our best quotes of the week, including an insightful comment from JLL about how U.S. performance will soon be impacted by inbound international traffic.  ... Read More
Hoteliers tested as wildfires rage on Maui
News / Asset Management
Hoteliers tested as wildfires rage on Maui
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 10, 2023
Two Lahaina hotels destroyed as of Friday morning; communication is intermittent as operators focus on the safety of guests and teams.... Read More
Sustainable heat: How to weather record temperatures
News / Asset Management
Sustainable heat: How to weather record temperatures
By Rob Schneider | August 9, 2023
Hotel Investment Today talked to operators and owners in the United States and Europe about the costs and implications of operating hotels in a summer with record heat.... Read More
Latest HITs: US forecast revised; meet StudioRes; Hyatt adds in China
News / Brands
Latest HITs: US forecast revised; meet StudioRes; Hyatt adds in China
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 9, 2023
The latest news about development, M&A and updated data.... Read More