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.

News

CALA experts discuss brand affiliation vs. independent

By Rob Schneider | May 5, 2025

At ALIS CALA, experts on stage discuss what is “discussable” in negotiations and what owners want with brand affiliation.... Read More

News

ALIS CALA video: Mullen Real Estate Capital's Jeff Mullen

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 5, 2025

The founders of Apple Leisure Group remain very active developers in the CALA region and Mullen Real Estate Capital President and CEO Jeff Mullen talks strategy at ALIS CALA.... Read More

News / Latin America

Strong growth in Latin America pipeline

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 5, 2025

Upscale chains have the biggest pipelines with Mexico having the most projects.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: NoMad debut in APAC; Vegas struggles; Wage battle in LA

By Rob Schneider | May 5, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Contributed Perspectives

Crisis readiness: What to do before sirens sound

By Edward Mady | May 5, 2025

Crisis isn’t a one-time test. It’s a daily measure of readiness. The hotels that thrive aren’t reacting, they’re preparing.... Read More

News / C Corps

Why a potential recession doesn’t scare Wyndham

By Rob Schneider | May 4, 2025

During the company’s first-quarter earnings call last week, CEO Geoff Ballotti said Wyndham is better positioned to outperform its competitors in times of economic downturns.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Aperture, AutoCamp, KHP, Remington Hospitality

By Rob Schneider | May 2, 2025

Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More

News / Franchising

Choice convention highlights upscale push

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 2, 2025

Upscale and above portfolio has grown by more than 110,000 rooms, helping drive more group and business transient revenue.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Westgate buys VOS; EasyHotels sold; Driftwood’s $40M in financing

By Rob Schneider | May 2, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News

ALIS CALA interview: Abhay Bakaya, Starwood Hotels

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 2, 2025

The chief development officer of the Starwood Hotels talks about what will be different about the reincarnated brand and what's in the pipeline.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Accor, Noble, Blue Diamond

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | May 2, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Hilton's Chris Nassetta talking about rating current risk more to the upside than downside.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: April 22-28, 2025

By Shawn Turner | May 1, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was the Shayher Group’s acquisition of the 245-key The Park Hyatt in Melbourne, Australia, from Fu Wah International.... Read More