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: Accor's first Orient Express; Oakland hotels fail; extended-stay data
News / Brands
Latest news: Accor's first Orient Express; Oakland hotels fail; extended-stay data
April 8, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
San Francisco market finally starts to rebound
News
San Francisco market finally starts to rebound
By Rob Schneider | April 8, 2025
Rebound driven by an improved convention center, a resurgence of international demand and a burgeoning AI sector, according to JLL report.... Read More
Latest news: Hyatt grows in APAC; Jalaram buys in Memphis; Nightcap adds in Colorado
News / Brands
Latest news: Hyatt grows in APAC; Jalaram buys in Memphis; Nightcap adds in Colorado
By Rob Schneider | April 7, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Avana’s co-founder on how private credit has changed
News / Financing
Avana’s co-founder on how private credit has changed
By Rob Schneider | April 4, 2025
Sanat Patel talks about loans Avana writes in hospitality, how that mix could change and lender creativity.... Read More
Sage Hospitality diversifies with “Sportspitality”
News / Management
Sage Hospitality diversifies with “Sportspitality”
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 4, 2025
Walter Isenberg talks about four projects adjacent to ballparks that drive revenue and upside on management incentive fees.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: First Hospitality, Island, Starwood Capital
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: First Hospitality, Island, Starwood Capital
By Rob Schneider | April 4, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Second Hoxton to Chicago; Waldorf debuts in Japan; USTOA advises after tariffs
News / Brands
Latest news: Second Hoxton to Chicago; Waldorf debuts in Japan; USTOA advises after tariffs
By Rob Schneider | April 4, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: IHG, Olympia, Gencom, Hyatt
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: IHG, Olympia, Gencom, Hyatt
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | April 3, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories was R.W. Baird's Michael Bellisario estimating the impact of the newly announced tariffs by the Trump administration.... Read More
Deal activity: March 26-April 1, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: March 26-April 1, 2025
By Shawn Turner | April 3, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was AJ Capital Partner’s acquisition of the Hotel Boulderado hotel in Boulder, Colorado.... Read More
Latest news: Refi in SF; US hotels up last week; Olympia adds 4 in Virginia
News / Financing
Latest news: Refi in SF; US hotels up last week; Olympia adds 4 in Virginia
By Rob Schneider | April 3, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Tariffs’ potential chilling effect
News
Tariffs’ potential chilling effect
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 3, 2025
President Trump unleashes 10% tariffs across the globe with rates as high as 46% in markets like Vietnam. How will it impact hoteliers? ... Read More
Why IHG, Avana partnered on construction finance program
News / Financing
Why IHG, Avana partnered on construction finance program
By Rob Schneider | April 2, 2025
The $250 million program is a “borrower-friendly alternative” for franchisees for four of IHG’s brands to stimulate new construction and reduce timelines.... Read More
Under Canvas curates new collection
News / Brands
Under Canvas curates new collection
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 2, 2025
The KSL Capital Partners-owned outdoor hospitality brand starts the new brand with properties in Michigan and Montana. ... Read More
Latest news: Deals in Texas, Indiana; Z selling London hotel; Fairmont’s Japan debut
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Deals in Texas, Indiana; Z selling London hotel; Fairmont’s Japan debut
By Rob Schneider | April 2, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
With college niche, Olympia plans selective growth
News / Owners
With college niche, Olympia plans selective growth
By Rob Schneider | April 1, 2025
John Schultzel of Olympia Hospitality said the company has found a niche in the college hotel space, which offers a nice mix with its destination and select-service assets.... Read More