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.

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Hyatt, Sunswept Resorts, Hotel Equities, Equinox

November 20, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Hyatt's Amar Lalvani talking about how to differentiate lifestyle brands in a sea of sameness.... Read More

News / Franchising

Choice expands into Africa with 3-hotel deal

By Rob Schneider | November 19, 2025

The company has been touting its international growth of late, including expansions into new markets and an international NUG of 8.3% YOY.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: HAP buys in Atlanta; Memphis deal update; US occupancy falls again

By Rob Schneider | November 19, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data, people and more.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Waterton-Barings deal recaps two Outbound Hotels

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 19, 2025

This marks the second deal between the two firms after they acquired a property in Sedona last year.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Equinox hotel in NYC sells to Mori Trust

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 19, 2025

Japanese company pays a reported $541 million for the lower half of the Hudson Yards Tower, which includes the first Equinox hotel. ... Read More

News / Brands

Equinox resort headed to Anguilla

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 18, 2025

A 62-room resort with residences will be part of the new Port Nimara with a 118-berth marina tailored for luxurious vessels.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Brookfield buys Phoenix’s largest hotel from Blackstone

By Rob Schneider | November 18, 2025

The 1,003-key hotel was built in 2008 and had $45M in renovations in 2020. The amount Brookfield paid was undisclosed.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Marriott resort in Missouri; Crestline adds in DC; Hawkins Way converts

By Rob Schneider | November 18, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data, people and more.... Read More

News / Financing

HKB secures $73.5M in financing for 7 hotels

By Rob Schneider | November 17, 2025

The refinance includes six Hyatt Place hotels across the US and a Best Western Plus in Florida.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Marriott files motion over Sonder 'attempted leverage'

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 17, 2025

Motion alleges Sonder tried to leverage guest safety to get wind-down financing; attempted stalking horse deal failed, as well. ... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Tallest hotel debuts; Laxmi adds in Philly; Agentic booking from Google

By Rob Schneider | November 17, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data, people and more.... Read More

News / On the Money

Amar Lalvani talks lifestyle truths

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 17, 2025

The president and creative director for Hyatt lifestyle brands talks about how to differentiate and even admits what it took to save the Standard brand.... Read More