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.
More details about Starwood 2.0
News / Brands
More details about Starwood 2.0
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 29, 2025
Hotel Investment today talks to SH Hotels & Resorts CEO Raul Leal about plans for the reemergence of the iconic Starwood brand. ... Read More
Los Angeles is open for business
News / Contributed Perspectives
Los Angeles is open for business
January 29, 2025
Visit California and the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board publish a letter to urge ongoing support of this city by hosting event and supporting the communities.... Read More
ALIS video interview: Rob Smith, Stonebridge Companies
News
ALIS video interview: Rob Smith, Stonebridge Companies
By Rob Schneider | January 29, 2025
The CEO of the Denver-based management company talks about further inroads into the luxury and resort segments, as well as its integration of Real Hospitality.... Read More
CEOs weigh in on today’s top issues at ALIS
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CEOs weigh in on today’s top issues at ALIS
By Rob Schneider | January 29, 2025
The “Boardroom Outlook” panel on the first day of ALIS featured hot takes on immigration reform, future development and third-party management ... Read More
ALIS video interview: Sourav Ghosh, Host Hotels & Resorts
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ALIS video interview: Sourav Ghosh, Host Hotels & Resorts
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 28, 2025
The CFO of the biggest hotel REIT talked about Host's acquisition and disposition strategy, as well as the evolving environment for overall industry health and broader industry M&A.... Read More
Exclusive: Sonesta bringing James brand to Miami
News / Brands
Exclusive: Sonesta bringing James brand to Miami
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 28, 2025
First new construction property for the brand in U.S. for downtown hotel and residences project with Mint Developers is scheduled to open in January 2028. ... Read More
Investment volume will jump 15-25% in 2025: JLL
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Investment volume will jump 15-25% in 2025: JLL
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 28, 2025
Investors increasingly gravitating to the hotels sector will continue, driven by outsized yields, robust operating performance and favorable supply dynamics. ... Read More
Latest news: Deitemeyer to Rockbridge; Hyatt’s Destination adds Mississippi; HQ coming to South America
News / Brands
Latest news: Deitemeyer to Rockbridge; Hyatt’s Destination adds Mississippi; HQ coming to South America
By Rob Schneider | January 28, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
As ALIS Week begins, brand companies show swagger
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As ALIS Week begins, brand companies show swagger
By Rob Schneider | January 28, 2025
As the investment community gathers in Los Angeles, brand companies tout their 2024 successes and what’s in the pipeline for 2025.... Read More
Latest news: Stambules promoted; great month for extended-stay; record Canada pipeline
News / Owners
Latest news: Stambules promoted; great month for extended-stay; record Canada pipeline
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 27, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Hyatt, Minor, edyn, Kempinski
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Hyatt, Minor, edyn, Kempinski
By Rob Schneider | January 24, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
ALIS set to open in Los Angeles
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ALIS set to open in Los Angeles
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 24, 2025
The 24th edition of The BHN Group’s investment conference includes 180-plus speakers at the main event and runs with three components throughout the week. ... Read More
The 'greater fool' challenge behind Trinity's investments
News / Owners
The 'greater fool' challenge behind Trinity's investments
By Rob Schneider | January 24, 2025
CEO Sean Hehir discusses some of Trinity’s recent deals, his feelings on the broader investment market, rescue capital and why larger portfolio deals could be in the future.... Read More
Latest news: Sternlicht brings back Starwood; MOHG to Puerto Rico; Thompson Denver trades
News / Brands
Latest news: Sternlicht brings back Starwood; MOHG to Puerto Rico; Thompson Denver trades
January 24, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
US transaction volume in 4Q24 up 20% YOY: LWHA
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
US transaction volume in 4Q24 up 20% YOY: LWHA
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 24, 2025
Comparing 2024 with 2023, the number of trades increased over 4% while total dollar volume grew roughly 12%, average deal size rose close to 7% and sale price per room remained flat. ... Read More