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.
Update: Hilton kicks out Hampton; DHS softens tone
News / Franchising
Update: Hilton kicks out Hampton; DHS softens tone
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 6, 2026
Hilton said the franchised property was not meeting its standards and values after the management company said it was fixing the problem.... Read More
Minnesota Hampton scrutinized for canceling ICE reservations
News / Asset Management
Minnesota Hampton scrutinized for canceling ICE reservations
By Christina Jelski | January 6, 2026
ICE posted about the incident on its X account. Hilton said the hotel’s actions were not reflective of its values.... Read More
What brands do next to increase loyalty
News / Brands
What brands do next to increase loyalty
By Christine Jelski | January 5, 2026
Major hotel chains are rolling out new partnerships and membership perks as smaller players make waves as the battle for loyalty heats up.... Read More
Latest news: Forge to manage hotels; new JMBM chair; sales in Phoenix, New Orleans
News / Management
Latest news: Forge to manage hotels; new JMBM chair; sales in Phoenix, New Orleans
By Rob Schneider | January 5, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
What’s fueling M&A optimism for 2026?
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
What’s fueling M&A optimism for 2026?
By Rob Schneider | January 5, 2026
Hotel finance experts say further bid-ask compression and more capital chasing deals will fuel an increase in transactions this year.... Read More
Realistic, conservative development gets done
News / Owners
Realistic, conservative development gets done
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 2, 2026
Three experienced developers talk about what they are developing and where in 2026.... Read More
USTA CEO on perceptions of US as destination
News / Asset Management
USTA CEO on perceptions of US as destination
By Abby Crotty | January 2, 2026
According to USTA CEO Geoff Freeman, fear continues to impact U.S. travel demand, and more needs to be done to address concerns. ... Read More
Cooling US demand weighs on CALA leaders’ minds
News / Caribbean
Cooling US demand weighs on CALA leaders’ minds
By Rob Schneider | January 2, 2026
CBRE recently hosted a discussion with CALA leaders on the region's challenges and opportunities. Here’s a summary of their thoughts.... Read More
Latest news: AAHOA loves tariff delay; Autograph to Philippines; REIT undervalued
News / Brands
Latest news: AAHOA loves tariff delay; Autograph to Philippines; REIT undervalued
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 2, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: December 22-29, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: December 22-29, 2025
By Shawn Turner | January 1, 2026
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Gencom’s reacquisition of the Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove in Miami.... Read More
Not a lot of clarity for 2026 new development
News / Owners
Not a lot of clarity for 2026 new development
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 1, 2026
Assumed lower interest rates will help, but costs remain high and first-time developers still struggle with financing. ... Read More
Latest news: Angler's trades; Chapter 11 for Boca deal; Mrs. Marriott passes
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Angler's trades; Chapter 11 for Boca deal; Mrs. Marriott passes
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 1, 2026
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why 2025 M&A was a tale of three seasons
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Why 2025 M&A was a tale of three seasons
By Rob Schneider | January 1, 2026
Optimism followed market stagnation after Liberation Day, but hospitality experts say the second half of 2025 saw deal flow increase.... Read More
Hyatt closes $2B sale of Playa assets
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Hyatt closes $2B sale of Playa assets
By Rob Schneider | December 30, 2025
The completion of the sale of 14 assets to Tortuga means Hyatt achieved an asset-light transaction of its $2.6B acquisition of Playa.... Read More
Doronin’s OKO joins huge Miami deal
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Doronin’s OKO joins huge Miami deal
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 24, 2025
Brickell Bay Drive site sells for $520 million and will include a new hotel concept and branded condos.... Read More
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