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.
Choice touts 2025 international growth
News / Franchising
Choice touts 2025 international growth
By Rob Schneider | January 26, 2026
Portfolio outside the U.S. grows to nearly 160,000; extended-stay leads the way in U.S.... Read More
Good news, bad news with ALIS data
News
Good news, bad news with ALIS data
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 26, 2026
Data analysts offered predictions on what to expect in 2026 and 2027 with performance and pipelines.... Read More
IHG, Ruby Group launch Ruby brand in US
News / Brands
IHG, Ruby Group launch Ruby brand in US
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 26, 2026
The first U.S. Ruby Hotel is coming to Chicago via an historic conversion, builds on the brand’s global urban growth.... Read More
Big dogs barking at ALIS
News / Brands
Big dogs barking at ALIS
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 26, 2026
As ALIS opens in Los Angeles, Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt thump their chests recapping big growth numbers in 2025.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Driftwood, Noble, Ohana, Peregrine
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Driftwood, Noble, Ohana, Peregrine
By Rob Schneider | January 25, 2026
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Shanghai, London, Dubai lead in openings
News / Owners
Shanghai, London, Dubai lead in openings
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 23, 2026
For 2026, Shanghai will lead international destinations in room openings with 7,457; New York City the top U.S. market.... Read More
Why ALIS starts hotel investment year
News
Why ALIS starts hotel investment year
By Rob Schneider | January 23, 2026
This week the investment community gathers in Los Angeles to boast about successes, tout future growth and make deals.... Read More
Latest news: New CEO at Driftwood; junk fee law in NYC; Fairmont to Calgary
News / Asset Management
Latest news: New CEO at Driftwood; junk fee law in NYC; Fairmont to Calgary
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 23, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Starwood, Aimbridge, Noble
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Starwood, Aimbridge, Noble
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | January 22, 2026
Among the noteworthy quotes of the week is Noble Investment's Dustin Fisher talking about the value surrounding certainty of closing.... Read More
Deal activity: December 31-January 20, 2026
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: December 31-January 20, 2026
By Shawn Turner | January 22, 2026
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Royalton Hotels & Resorts and Alojica’s acquisition of The Westin Resort & Spa, Cancun in Mexico.... Read More
Wyndham adds 2,000 rooms with Choctaws
News / Brands
Wyndham adds 2,000 rooms with Choctaws
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 22, 2026
Four Choctaw Casino & Resort properties affiliate with Wyndham Grand and Trademark Collection brands.... Read More
Latest news: Canyon, Six Senses to Utah; Loews 3rd in Arlington; AAHOA founder dies
News / Brands
Latest news: Canyon, Six Senses to Utah; Loews 3rd in Arlington; AAHOA founder dies
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 22, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hilton's Nassetta discusses Minnesota, organic growth
News / Brands
Hilton's Nassetta discusses Minnesota, organic growth
By Christina Jelski | January 22, 2026
During a roundtable, Nassetta spoke about hotels that temporarily closed in St. Paul, defended their decision to cut ties with another hotel and talked 'organic growth.'... Read More
Starwood’s 1 Hotel coming to the Catskills
News / Brands
Starwood’s 1 Hotel coming to the Catskills
By Rob Schneider | January 21, 2026
The 1 Hotel & Homes Hudson Valley will be set on 775 acres and feature a residential element opening in 2026 and a resort opening in 2028.... Read More
Latest news: Closures in Minnesota; Miami development; $47.5M loan in Tennessee
News / Owners
Latest news: Closures in Minnesota; Miami development; $47.5M loan in Tennessee
By Rob Schneider | January 21, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More