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.
Hotels are hitting affordability ceiling: report
News
Hotels are hitting affordability ceiling: report
By Rob Schneider
Lighthouse’s “State of global hotel pricing” finds that Western consumers are seeking more value while rates are rising in Latin America and traditional APAC destinations.... Read More
Latest news: APA acquires in Seattle; Starwood selling NYC 1?; AHT sells 2 more
By Rob Schneider
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
On the Money with Philip 'Flip' Maritz
News / Asset Management
On the Money with Philip 'Flip' Maritz
By Jeffrey Weinstein
Here is a transcript of the recent video interview with Philip Maritz, where he discusses his operating philosophy, his Sundance development, his expectations for the M&A market and more.... Read More
Latest news: Avid opens 80th hotel; Dreamscape adds in Wisconsin; new COO at Staypineapple
News / Brands
Latest news: Avid opens 80th hotel; Dreamscape adds in Wisconsin; new COO at Staypineapple
By Rob Schneider
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
USTA CEO on perceptions of US as destination
News / Asset Management
USTA CEO on perceptions of US as destination
By Abby Crotty
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
Deal activity: October 18-28, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: October 18-28, 2025
By Shawn Turner | October 30, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Dan Hotels acquiring the NoMo SoHo hotel in New York City.... Read More
Icons discuss disruptive sharing economy, innovation
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Icons discuss disruptive sharing economy, innovation
By Rob Schneider | October 30, 2025
Three HICAP legends opened the conference by discussing their careers as well as technology and emerging markets.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: CoStar, Seibu Prince, Outbound, Wyndham
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: CoStar, Seibu Prince, Outbound, Wyndham
October 30, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week was CoStar's Jan Freitag talking about their being "nowhere to hide" to avoid extended construction times.... Read More
Latest news: Tough week in US; Thompson to APAC; Invesco buys in France
News / Brands
Latest news: Tough week in US; Thompson to APAC; Invesco buys in France
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 30, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why hotels are taking longer to build
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Why hotels are taking longer to build
By Rob Schneider | October 29, 2025
CoStar’s Jan Freitag explains that his research shows there’s “nowhere to hide” for construction delays for hotels these days.... Read More
Latest news; Hurricane update; Ratia adds in Miami; Hilton’s 100th in KSA
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news; Hurricane update; Ratia adds in Miami; Hilton’s 100th in KSA
By Rob Schneider | October 29, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Booking Holdings shares ‘early’ thoughts on OpenAI apps
News / Asset Management
Booking Holdings shares ‘early’ thoughts on OpenAI apps
By Abby Crotty | October 29, 2025
Booking Holdings shares ‘early’ thoughts on OpenAI apps false CEO Glenn Fogel conceded that it is still early, but the company is “very happy to be in the first wave of apps with OpenAI.” Brought to you by 0 0 Abby Crotty 74 News NATIONAL REPO... Read More
How creative companies objectively find systematic hotel growth
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How creative companies objectively find systematic hotel growth
By Rob Schneider | October 29, 2025
Hospitality experts at HICAP discuss how creative companies approach growth and why resilience is a key metric for hotel investment.... Read More
US construction grows but timelines lengthen: LE
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US construction grows but timelines lengthen: LE
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 28, 2025
Lodging Econometrics total projects 1.4% increase in 2025 openings, 1.5% in 2026 and 1.6% in 2027, higher than generally anticipated. ... Read More
What’s wrong with the economy segment?
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What’s wrong with the economy segment?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 28, 2025
While economy segment guests are struggling right now, Wyndham CEO Geoff Ballotti sees no structural issues and points to green shoots. ... Read More