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.
Summit acquires two hotels for $96M through JV
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Summit acquires two hotels for $96M through JV
By Rob Schneider | December 10, 2024
The Austin, Texas REIT acquired hotels in Boston and the Washington, D.C., suburb of Vienna, Virginia, through its joint venture with GIC for $241,000 per key.... Read More
Four Seasons, Extell develop in Park City
News / Brands
Four Seasons, Extell develop in Park City
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 10, 2024
Building on the Four Seasons Mountain Collection, the resort and residences in Utah will be located among ski hills within Deer Valley's East Village. ... Read More
F&B is driving labor cost growth in 2024: STR
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F&B is driving labor cost growth in 2024: STR
By Rob Schneider | December 10, 2024
The research found that while room labor makes up the highest proportion of staffing expenses, an increase in F&B labor costs is driving most of the increase.... Read More
Clarion Partners refinances 52-hotel portfolio
News / Debt and Equity
Clarion Partners refinances 52-hotel portfolio
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 10, 2024
A $677 million deal for 7,677 keys comes after $500 million in capex over the past 20 years, including $257 million over the past five years.... Read More
Latest news: Pierre on market again?; update on Sunstone rumor; Azul grows Red Cliffs
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Pierre on market again?; update on Sunstone rumor; Azul grows Red Cliffs
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 10, 2024
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Beyond net zero design to carbon-positive hotels
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Beyond net zero design to carbon-positive hotels
By Tamara Thiessen | December 9, 2024
Beyond net zero design to carbon-positive hotels false Beyond net zero design to carbon-positive hotels With the U.S. lagging on regulating net-zero commitments, hospitality pioneers are opting for sustainable design certification for new green hotels and green retrofits and say green pays. With... Read More
Longevity: The next big opportunity to drive revenue growth
News / Contributed Perspectives
Longevity: The next big opportunity to drive revenue growth
By Judith Cartwright | December 9, 2024
With wellness tourism booming, the longevity movement offers hotels a chance to shake things up and stand out in an increasingly crowded market.... Read More
Latest news: Loan for Cali hotel; Ashford converts in Florida; Lore converts Mondrian
News / Financing
Latest news: Loan for Cali hotel; Ashford converts in Florida; Lore converts Mondrian
December 9, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Mandarin expands with 2 deals in Europe
News / Management
Mandarin expands with 2 deals in Europe
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 9, 2024
Hôtel Lutetia in Paris and Conservatorium Hotel in Amsterdam will convert to Mandarin as the luxury group aims to grow significantly via management deals.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Beaumier, Doyle Collection, Rosen Hotels
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Beaumier, Doyle Collection, Rosen Hotels
By Rob Schneider | December 6, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Fontainebleau refi; Brookfield buys in Brisbane; Vegas arena hotel
News / Financing
Latest news: Fontainebleau refi; Brookfield buys in Brisbane; Vegas arena hotel
By Rob Schneider | December 6, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Evolving role of the competitor set
News / Contributed Perspectives
Evolving role of the competitor set
By Dimitris Mittas | December 6, 2024
How comparing yourself to others helps you adapt pricing strategy and can really make you better.... Read More
Deal activity: November 20-December 3, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: November 20-December 3, 2024
By Shawn Turner | December 5, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was the Czechoslovak Group’s acquisition of the Four Seasons Hotel in Prague in the Czech Republic from Northwood Investors for a reported CZK 4.7 billion ($195.24 million).... Read More
Latest news: Deals in EMEA, Asia dominate; new CEO for Beaumier
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Deals in EMEA, Asia dominate; new CEO for Beaumier
By Rob Schneider | December 5, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: JLL, Dawson Design, Accor, Olive by Embassy
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: JLL, Dawson Design, Accor, Olive by Embassy
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | December 5, 2024
Among the noteworthy quotes of the week is R.W. Baird analyst Michael Bellisario reacting to speculation about a potential sale of Sunstone Hotel Investors.... Read More