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 REITs are suffering from a value disconnect
News / REITs
Why REITs are suffering from a value disconnect
By Rob Schneider | September 12, 2025
Analysts discuss the current headwinds facing hotel REITS and the capex pressures turning them into net sellers.... Read More
Deal activity: September 2-9, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: September 2-9, 2025
By Shawn Turner | September 11, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Hersha Hospitality’s sale of the Residence Inn in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.... Read More
Latest news: AJ Capital’s $303.5M refi; Kimpton to Napa Valley; Hyatt deal in Japan
News / Brands
Latest news: AJ Capital’s $303.5M refi; Kimpton to Napa Valley; Hyatt deal in Japan
By Rob Schneider | September 11, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Ad Altius, Blackstone, Noble House
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Ad Altius, Blackstone, Noble House
September 11, 2025
 Among the top quotes from stories this week is Ad Altius' Thomas Brown talking about institutional capital pursuing ultraluxury assets as it recognizes the value of scarcity.... Read More
Trinity-Certares sell East Miami to Blackstone
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Trinity-Certares sell East Miami to Blackstone
By Rob Schneider | September 10, 2025
The Florida hotel was the first collaboration between Trinity Investment and Certares Real Estate Management. Here’s why it’s likely not their last.... Read More
AI: Service upgrade or system error?
News / Asset Management
AI: Service upgrade or system error?
By Patricia Wee | September 10, 2025
From robots to RPA, hoteliers weigh AI’s promises and pitfalls at Singapore Hotel Association event. ... Read More
Latest news: Noble's 10th StudioRes; first dual-brand in Vegas; sale in Pennsylvania
News / Owners
Latest news: Noble's 10th StudioRes; first dual-brand in Vegas; sale in Pennsylvania
By Rob Schneider | September 10, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
MIA Hospitality Management launches
News / Management
MIA Hospitality Management launches
By Rob Schneider | September 9, 2025
Hotel developer Robert Finvarb and hospitality veteran Brian Vujnovic have launched the Miami-based management firm, which already has a portfolio of five.... Read More
Latest news: DiamondRock prepays debt; Hilton’s APAC deal with YTL; $126.1M portfolio refi
News / REITs
Latest news: DiamondRock prepays debt; Hilton’s APAC deal with YTL; $126.1M portfolio refi
By Rob Schneider | September 9, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Noble House preps for next moves
News / Owners
Noble House preps for next moves
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 9, 2025
Brand refresh reflects next-generation family leadership identity and increased desire to grow opportunistically and into new markets. ... Read More
LA minimum wage moves forward
News / Asset Management
LA minimum wage moves forward
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 8, 2025
AHLA, AAHOA decries failed referendum that will cause minimum wage to escalate to $30 by 2028. ... Read More
Yotel names former Marriott exec as CEO
News / Brands
Yotel names former Marriott exec as CEO
By Rob Schneider | September 8, 2025
Phil Andreopoulos, most recently CCO for EMEA at Marriott, will lead a company looking to double its portfolio by 2030.... Read More
Institutional capital buying into ultraluxury
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Institutional capital buying into ultraluxury
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 8, 2025
Recognizing the value of scarcity, new equity players pursue the creme and lift valuations for potential sellers.... Read More
Club Med's Doyon talks mountain resorts
News / Brands
Club Med's Doyon talks mountain resorts
By Christina Jelski | September 8, 2025
All-inclusive pioneer talks differentiation in the mountain resort space, as well as pipeline.... Read More
Latest news: G6 parent rebrands; Sunseeker to Curio; Remington grows CALA team
News / Franchising
Latest news: G6 parent rebrands; Sunseeker to Curio; Remington grows CALA team
By Rob Schneider | September 8, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More