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.
Optimism trumps uncertainty at Lodging Conference
News
Optimism trumps uncertainty at Lodging Conference
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 7, 2025
With more than 3,000 in attendance and despite ongoing mixed emotions about what is coming next in the economy, panelists remain bullish.... Read More
Sonesta debuts new extended-stay product
News / Brands
Sonesta debuts new extended-stay product
By Rob Schneider | October 6, 2025
Americas Best Value Studios by Sonesta is an extended-stay extension of Sonesta’s most franchised brand.... Read More
Latest news: $1.9B refi for ESA portfolio; Numa expanding in Europe; Waterford, Valor add
News / Financing
Latest news: $1.9B refi for ESA portfolio; Numa expanding in Europe; Waterford, Valor add
By Rob Schneider | October 6, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Wyndham adds Dazzler Select in ‘lifestyle economy’ space
News / Brands
Wyndham adds Dazzler Select in ‘lifestyle economy’ space
By Rob Schneider | October 6, 2025
The soft brand, which debuts today in Florida, is targeting the 16,000-plus economy independent hotels in the US.... Read More
Hilton creates more flexibility with new collection
News / Brands
Hilton creates more flexibility with new collection
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 6, 2025
Outset Collection is positioned in the upscale and upper midscale space and has 60 hotels under development.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Highgate, KHP, L+R, Outrigger
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Highgate, KHP, L+R, Outrigger
By Rob Schneider | October 3, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Service Properties Trust sells 3 assets; LA default; SF sales approved
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Service Properties Trust sells 3 assets; LA default; SF sales approved
By Rob Schneider | October 3, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: September 23-29, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: September 23-29, 2025
By Shawn Turner | October 2, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was KSL Capital Partners’ acquisition of the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa in South Carolina.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Brookfield, Hawkins Way, NewcrestImage
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Brookfield, Hawkins Way, NewcrestImage
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | October 2, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories was NewcrestImage's Mehul Patel talking about the implications of lost government business.... Read More
Latest news: Faraway expands; Peachtree add 6; PHD buys in Alabama
News / Owners
Latest news: Faraway expands; Peachtree add 6; PHD buys in Alabama
By Rob Schneider | October 2, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Brookfield turns to ‘fixer’ mode
News / Owners
Brookfield turns to ‘fixer’ mode
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 2, 2025
Head of Hospitality Investments Shai Zelering said the PE giant wants to focus on the operations fundamentals of the business through capital infusions or collaborations.... Read More
$216M refi for Westin in New York City
News / Financing
$216M refi for Westin in New York City
By Rob Schneider | October 1, 2025
Owner Davidson Kempner Capital Management secured the financing from a JV of Bain Capital and Smith Hill Capital.... Read More
JTB Corp. finalizes deal for Northstar Travel Group
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
JTB Corp. finalizes deal for Northstar Travel Group
October 1, 2025
Northstar will maintain its current operations and services offerings, continuing to serve its audiences and customers with the same travel events, media, and information services.... Read More
Latest news: 9,000 for Hilton; Azul's dual-brand in Phoenix; Rowe new CEO of KHP
News / Owners
Latest news: 9,000 for Hilton; Azul's dual-brand in Phoenix; Rowe new CEO of KHP
By Rob Schneider | October 1, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why Hawkins Way sees Marriott’s Series as growth vehicle
News / Owners
Why Hawkins Way sees Marriott’s Series as growth vehicle
By Rob Schneider | October 1, 2025
The California investor is converting five of its Found Hotels to Series by Marriott, which will mark the soft brand’s U.S. debut. More could be on the way.... Read More