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 news: Hotel Equities adds 13 in Texas; Florida property sells; AHT extends loan
News / Management
Latest news: Hotel Equities adds 13 in Texas; Florida property sells; AHT extends loan
By Rob Schneider | January 14, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Armani partners for hotel expansion
News / Brands
Armani partners for hotel expansion
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 14, 2026
Exclusive 20-year deal with the Emirates’ Symphony Group call for selective growth in top global destinations.... Read More
Exclusive: Kasa enters all-equity combo with Mint House
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Exclusive: Kasa enters all-equity combo with Mint House
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 14, 2026
Apart-hotel brand Kasa will add more than 10 properties to first be operated under the Mint House by Kasa brand.... Read More
World Cup markets show strong construction activity
News
World Cup markets show strong construction activity
By Rob Schneider | January 13, 2026
As the largest World Cup in history draws near, development activity in the host markets in the US, Mexico and Canada continue to surge.... Read More
Latest news: Outbound develops in Utah; new property in Dallas; HEI adds 3 in Texas
News / Owners
Latest news: Outbound develops in Utah; new property in Dallas; HEI adds 3 in Texas
By Rob Schneider | January 13, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Meet the 2026 ALIS Awards finalists
News
Meet the 2026 ALIS Awards finalists
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 13, 2026
Hotels, companies and executives to be honored for development, transactions, M&A and financial advisement.... Read More
Hidden profit lever: property tax strategy
News / Contributed Perspectives
Hidden profit lever: property tax strategy
By Mona Govahi | January 13, 2026
Property tax reduction is a “hidden profit center” for investors who treat tax liabilities as a variable, not a fixed, cost.... Read More
Mixed opinions on whether groups still deliver
News / Asset Management
Mixed opinions on whether groups still deliver
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 13, 2026
HIT advisory board sounds off on 2026 perceived performance strengths and weaknesses – from group to BT and leisure transient.... Read More
Whitestone scales up deals amid shifting economics
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Whitestone scales up deals amid shifting economics
By Rob Schneider | January 13, 2026
The owner has completed $362M in transactions since 2022, launched a management division, and says discipline will guide future growth.... Read More
Download our December deals
News / Transactions Lists
Download our December deals
By Rob Schneider & Shawn Turner | January 12, 2026
Among the highlights: acquisitions of high-profile hotels in Chicago, New York City, Seattle and Miami.... Read More
Latest news: $167M loan for Concord JV; ex-Standard CEO’s move; Houston M&A
News / Financing
Latest news: $167M loan for Concord JV; ex-Standard CEO’s move; Houston M&A
By Rob Schneider | January 12, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Truist raises 2026 U.S. RevPAR forecast
News
Truist raises 2026 U.S. RevPAR forecast
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 12, 2026
While hedging a bit, analyst cites better than expected GDP growth, favorable holiday date shifts, World Cup and generally less bad news.... Read More
New co-CEOs at Sonesta
News / Franchising
New co-CEOs at Sonesta
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 12, 2026
Pierce and Leer to replace retiring Murray on April 1 to lead franchise-focused growth strategy for 1,000 hotel business.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Loews, Marriott, Noble, Charlestowne
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Loews, Marriott, Noble, Charlestowne
By Rob Schneider | January 9, 2026
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Loan to build in Florida; NOLA Sonesta sells; Criterion adds in London
News / Financing
Latest news: Loan to build in Florida; NOLA Sonesta sells; Criterion adds in London
By Rob Schneider | January 9, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More