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.
Why Super Bowl surge may be muted for SF
News
Why Super Bowl surge may be muted for SF
By Rob Schneider | December 17, 2025
A CoStar report says the market will benefit from the big game, but it may be more muted than it was 10 years ago.... Read More
Latest news: La Quinta $300M CMBS; Sonesta adds 6; sale in Fort Worth
News / Owners
Latest news: La Quinta $300M CMBS; Sonesta adds 6; sale in Fort Worth
By Rob Schneider | December 17, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Marriott hits milestone with City Express
News / Brands
Marriott hits milestone with City Express
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 17, 2025
Midscale brand reaches 100 deals in U.S. and Canada; 10 properties should open in 2025. ... Read More
Deal activity: December 1-9, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: December 1-9, 2025
By Rob Schneider & Shawn Turner | December 16, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Ocean Properties’ acquisition of the Bobby Nashville hotel in Nashville for $50 million.... Read More
3 NYC-area casinos get final approval
News / Owners
3 NYC-area casinos get final approval
By Rob Schneider | December 16, 2025
The three projects involving Hard Rock, Genting-Resorts World and Bally’s received final approval and could include thousands of new hotel rooms.... Read More
Why travelers are 'defecting' from preferred airline, hotel or OTA
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Why travelers are 'defecting' from preferred airline, hotel or OTA
By Phocuswright Research | December 16, 2025
Wanting to try something new is a top justification for using non-go-to brands within the last year across a variety of travel verticals.... Read More
Brand leader named for Hyatt Essentials
News / Brands
Brand leader named for Hyatt Essentials
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 16, 2025
Hyatt veteran Jason Ballard takes the reins as half of 2025 new signings for the portfolio represent new markets for the company.... Read More
Latest news: $28M loan in N. Carolina; Louisiana portfolio sale; Park Hyatt adds Mexico
News / Financing
Latest news: $28M loan in N. Carolina; Louisiana portfolio sale; Park Hyatt adds Mexico
By Rob Schneider | December 16, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Increasing US deal volume has PwC optimistic
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Increasing US deal volume has PwC optimistic
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 16, 2025
Improving capital market conditions, strong sector fundamentals set the stage for 2026 M&A activity.  ... Read More
Why investors keep coming back to Texas
News / Owners
Why investors keep coming back to Texas
By Rob Schneider | December 15, 2025
Despite RevPAR challenges across all four major markets (and convention center closures in Austin and Dallas), here’s why Texas remains the top pick for investors.... Read More
Redefining hospitality with services, AI, more ways to stay
News / Asset Management
Redefining hospitality with services, AI, more ways to stay
By Abby Crotty | December 15, 2025
Executives from Marriott, Casago and Airbnb discuss strategies and initiatives defining the changing hospitality industry.... Read More
Latest news: Lotte’s NYC acquisition; Hyatt Jamaica resorts remain closed; Salt Lake refi
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Lotte’s NYC acquisition; Hyatt Jamaica resorts remain closed; Salt Lake refi
By Rob Schneider | December 15, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: First Hospitality, Remington, Viceroy, White Lodging
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Hotel executive moves: First Hospitality, Remington, Viceroy, White Lodging
By Rob Schneider | December 12, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Could 2026 see return to normal for foreign inbound?
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Could 2026 see return to normal for foreign inbound?
By Rob Schneider | December 12, 2025
Colliers’ 2026 CRE outlook hits on familiar themes, while also offering up opportunities for hospitality growth over the next year.... Read More
Are Americans ready for AI-booked travel?
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Are Americans ready for AI-booked travel?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 12, 2025
New Accenture research suggests increasingly the answer is ‘yes,’ with some review or approval. ... Read More