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.
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
Hotel executive moves: Aperture, Hotel Equities, Hyatt, Highgate
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Aperture, Hotel Equities, Hyatt, Highgate
By Rob Schneider | July 11, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Reverb to Alabama; senior execs join HE; Dreamscape adds in Houston
News / Brands
Latest news: Reverb to Alabama; senior execs join HE; Dreamscape adds in Houston
By Rob Schneider | July 11, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
How F&B is improving margins at some hotels
News / Asset Management
How F&B is improving margins at some hotels
By Rob Schneider | July 10, 2025
Sean Kreiman of asset manager CHMWarnick talks about improving margins, tailwinds for F&B and renovating as a way to reposition.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Blackstone, Minor, Mountain Shore, L+R
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Blackstone, Minor, Mountain Shore, L+R
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | July 10, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes of the week was Minor Hotels CCO Ian Di Tullio explaining the company's rationale behind adding four new brands.... Read More
Deal activity: June 30-July 7, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: June 30-July 7, 2025
By Shawn Turner | July 10, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was LVMH’s sale of the El Encanto Hotel in Santa Barbara, California, for $82.2 million.... Read More
Latest news: US down last week; $25M loan in Tennessee; Hilton adds 8 in Turkey
News / Owners
Latest news: US down last week; $25M loan in Tennessee; Hilton adds 8 in Turkey
By Rob Schneider | July 10, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Winning crucial group business
News / Contributed Perspectives
Winning crucial group business
By Silvie Cohen, Julianna Saggese | July 10, 2025
10 strategies for success in competitive markets. ... Read More
Breaking: Minor exec expands on launch of 4 brands
News / Brands
Breaking: Minor exec expands on launch of 4 brands
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 10, 2025
Chief Commercial Officer Ian Di Tullio explains plans for new luxury, select-service and two soft brands just launched. ... Read More
Marriott partners for 7 hotels in India, Sri Lanka
News / Asia Pacific
Marriott partners for 7 hotels in India, Sri Lanka
By Rob Schneider | July 9, 2025
Multi-deal agreement with Ventive Hospitality represents 1,548 keys across five brands, including the debut of Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Sri Lanka.... Read More
AJ Capital buys 3 for Marine & Lawn portfolio
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
AJ Capital buys 3 for Marine & Lawn portfolio
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 9, 2025
Acquisitions of resorts beside Muirfield in Scotland and in the Pinehurst region of North Carolina grow portfolio to eight.... Read More
Latest news: LVMH sells only US asset; Marriott dual-brand in Phoenix; extended-stay demand up
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: LVMH sells only US asset; Marriott dual-brand in Phoenix; extended-stay demand up
By Rob Schneider | July 9, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Hilton debuts LivSmart Studios; Braemar sells in Seattle; Four Seasons adds in Florida
News / Brands
Latest news: Hilton debuts LivSmart Studios; Braemar sells in Seattle; Four Seasons adds in Florida
By Rob Schneider | July 8, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Blackstone buys troubled Sunseeker resort for $200M
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Blackstone buys troubled Sunseeker resort for $200M
By Rob Schneider | July 7, 2025
The Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor in southwest Florida reportedly cost $720 million to build but has lost money as Allegiant’s first hotel venture.... Read More
Slow burn of CMBS maturities
News / Contributed Perspectives
Slow burn of CMBS maturities
By Ryan Bosch | July 7, 2025
Watchlists are swelling beneath the surface, debt yields are compressing, and many loans may struggle.... Read More