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.
Deal activity: August 1-8, 2023
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: August 1-8, 2023
By Shawn Turner | August 9, 2023
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is Manga Hotels Group's acquisition of the Marriott Ottawa in Canada.... Read More
Choice beats on conversion strength, international rebound
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Choice beats on conversion strength, international rebound
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 8, 2023
Faster integration of Radisson platform adds to bullish growth and performance outlook by Choice International.... Read More
Latest HITs: Fisherman's Wharf property trades; Canada pipeline; strong Europe GOPPAR
News / Brands
Latest HITs: Fisherman's Wharf property trades; Canada pipeline; strong Europe GOPPAR
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 8, 2023
Breaking news about deals, development and the latest key data.... Read More
Returning international visitors boost US demand
News / Contributed Perspectives
Returning international visitors boost US demand
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 8, 2023
The acceleration of performance recovery in U.S. urban markets is being largely driven by the resurgence of international arrivals, according to a new report from JLL. ... Read More
IHG joins race to middle with new conversion brand
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IHG joins race to middle with new conversion brand
By Robert Cole | August 8, 2023
New Group CEO Maalouf reports strong second quarter trading and announces pending brand launch.... Read More
Overcommunicate for CapEx project success
News / Contributed Perspectives
Overcommunicate for CapEx project success
By Alan Benjamin and Sarah Churchill, Benjamin West | August 7, 2023
Purchasing experts offer insights on how to best lead the project team with clarity and decisiveness.... Read More
Latest HITs: Warner reopening Four Seasons; Salamander rebrands; franchisor pipelines
News / Brands
Latest HITs: Warner reopening Four Seasons; Salamander rebrands; franchisor pipelines
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 4, 2023
The latest on global M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Hostmark pulls levers to gear up dual-brand hotel’s potential
News
Hostmark pulls levers to gear up dual-brand hotel’s potential
By Mary Scoviak | August 3, 2023
The dual-branded Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites near Chicago’s airport provides a best-practice case study in how to double the upside without doubling the costs.... Read More
REIT earnings: Host, Hersha, Park, Ashford, RLJ and more
News / REITs
REIT earnings: Host, Hersha, Park, Ashford, RLJ and more
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 3, 2023
A roundup of 2Q23 earnings reports for high-profile REITs.... Read More
ALG seasonality drags down Hyatt’s earnings
News / C Corps
ALG seasonality drags down Hyatt’s earnings
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 3, 2023
CEO Hoplamazian cites normalization and shifts in leisure demand for some softness; believes multiple demand factors provide plenty of reasons for optimism.  ... Read More
Hot Type: Marriott, Accor, Wyndham, VICI Properties
News / Insights
Hot Type: Marriott, Accor, Wyndham, VICI Properties
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Mary Scoviak | August 3, 2023
Some of our best quotes of the week, including an insightful comment from Wyndham’s CFO about the availability of financing at the community bank level.... Read More
Latest HITs: LuxUrban-Wyndham deal; DiamondRock buy; Braemer rebrands Mr. C
News / Brands
Latest HITs: LuxUrban-Wyndham deal; DiamondRock buy; Braemer rebrands Mr. C
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 2, 2023
The latest M&A, development, data news from around the world.... Read More
Deal activity: July 26 – August 2, 2023
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: July 26 – August 2, 2023
By Shawn Turner | August 2, 2023
Sheraton Suites Fort Lauderdale at Cypress Creek among the noteworthy deals of the past week.... Read More
Rob Schneider named HIT managing editor
News / Insights
Rob Schneider named HIT managing editor
August 1, 2023
Talented business journalist will help take Hotel Investment Today to the next level; Scoviak moves to custom & design content director role.... Read More
Marriott rides the wave of the rebound
News / C Corps
Marriott rides the wave of the rebound
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 1, 2023
Earnings report highlights growing strength of group, international business; pipeline boosted by MGM deal.  ... Read More