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.
Latest news: Brookfield acquires Vancouver Hyatt; Fortress buys UK luxury; TPG spins off Sabre biz
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Brookfield acquires Vancouver Hyatt; Fortress buys UK luxury; TPG spins off Sabre biz
By Rob Schneider | July 7, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Highgate names new president
News / Asset Management
Highgate names new president
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 7, 2025
Former Peregrine COO Sams will oversee performance across 500 hotels and focus on expanding organizational opportunities.... Read More
L+R restructuring tech stack to maximize share
News / Asset Management
L+R restructuring tech stack to maximize share
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 7, 2025
New CCO and a wave of new-hires lead go-to-market strategy and cross-property collaborations.... Read More
Leadership shifts at Hyatt
News / Brands
Leadership shifts at Hyatt
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 7, 2025
Jacheet takes over EMEA, Águila focuses on all-inclusive, Chiu heads owner relations and CEO Hoplamazian interim growth leader. ... Read More
Taking issue with Sternlicht’s NYU comment
News / Owners
Taking issue with Sternlicht’s NYU comment
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 7, 2025
Developer who generally agrees with the Starwood Capital chairman talks about why he just flipped an asset from independent to brand.... Read More
Latest news: Waldorf to Finland; US hotels down; Jacksonville sale
News / Brands
Latest news: Waldorf to Finland; US hotels down; Jacksonville sale
By Rob Schneider | July 7, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Davidson, Lark, Remington, Six Senses
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Davidson, Lark, Remington, Six Senses
By Rob Schneider | July 7, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Deal activity: June 24-July 1, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: June 24-July 1, 2025
By Shawn Turner | July 7, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was McKibbon Equities’ acquisition of the Hilton Garden Inn Orlando I-4 Millenia Blvd Mall.... Read More
Oetker tweaks brand to strengthen awareness
News / Brands
Oetker tweaks brand to strengthen awareness
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 2, 2025
Global luxury player slightly changes its name as it prepares to open the delayed Vineta Hotel in Palm Beach.... Read More
Latest news: Marriott adds 3 in Calgary; Brand USA cuts; pre-COVID NYC hotel sells
News / Brands
Latest news: Marriott adds 3 in Calgary; Brand USA cuts; pre-COVID NYC hotel sells
By Rob Schneider | July 2, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more. ... Read More
Speed as important as price in Hyatt sale
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Speed as important as price in Hyatt sale
By Rob Schneider | July 1, 2025
Analysts say Hyatt’s sale of 15 Playa resorts fulfills an asset-light commitment, generates some cash and an all-important boost to Hyatt’s all-inclusive portfolio.... Read More
Latest news: Limelight to Charleston; $39M loan in Tennessee; Six Senses to Bangkok
News / Brands
Latest news: Limelight to Charleston; $39M loan in Tennessee; Six Senses to Bangkok
By Rob Schneider | July 1, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
$600M construction loan for big Extell project
News / Owners
$600M construction loan for big Extell project
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 1, 2025
Lending partner JVP Management finances deal for Four Seasons Resort and Residences in Deer Valley, Utah.... Read More
Neil Jacobs moves on after 13 years at Six Senses
News / Management
Neil Jacobs moves on after 13 years at Six Senses
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 1, 2025
Luxury hotelier says he has plans to announce a new venture that feels like a “return to my own wild origins” and make hospitality “a force for good.”... Read More
Hyatt sells 15 Playa assets for $2 billion
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Hyatt sells 15 Playa assets for $2 billion
By Rob Schneider | June 30, 2025
The $2 billion sale to Tortuga Resorts will pay for a majority of Hyatt’s $2.6 billion acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts earlier this month.  ... Read More