Insights

Explore in-depth analysis and expert perspectives on the latest trends and developments in Hotel Investment Today's dedicated Insights section. This section covers topics such as market trends, investment strategies, and operational efficiencies. It also features interviews with industry leaders, case studies, and thought-provoking articles on the future of hotel investment.
Deal activity: April 1-8, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: April 1-8, 2025
By Shawn Turner
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was an American investor’s acquisition of The Alpina... Read More
DC conversion gets Marriott to 1 million rooms
News / Brands
DC conversion gets Marriott to 1 million rooms
By Rob Schneider
At the opening, Marriott’s CEO and the development’s owner and operator talked about the adaptive... Read More
How Asian owners view on-again, off-again tariffs
News / Asia Pacific
How Asian owners view on-again, off-again tariffs
By Raini H.R.
Asian hotel owners keep calm and carry on – and even see some silver linings. ... Read More
Latest news: Mixed week in US; CMBS strength; Wyndham rebrand in Singapore
News / Brands
Latest news: Mixed week in US; CMBS strength; Wyndham rebrand in Singapore
By Jeffrey Weinstein
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Europe’s construction pipeline surged in 4Q24
News / EMEA
Europe’s construction pipeline surged in 4Q24
By Rob Schneider
The growth was distributed across 25 European cities that announced two or more new projects during... Read More
Marriott CEO on instability, the biggest hurdle for developers
News / Brands
Marriott CEO on instability, the biggest hurdle for developers
By Rob Schneider
At an event for Marriott’s millionth open room in the U.S., Anthony Capuano talked exclusively to... Read More
Accor makes big deals in India
News / Brands
Accor makes big deals in India
By Jeffrey Weinstein
Deals with InterGlobe and Treebo underscores big brand interest and opportunity in perhaps the world’s... Read More
Latest news: Accor's first Orient Express; Oakland hotels fail; extended-stay data
News / Brands
Egypt, Marriott boost Africa pipeline
News / EMEA
Egypt, Marriott boost Africa pipeline
By Jeffrey Weinstein
Resort projects are increasing much faster than city or airport hotels, driven by the number of... Read More
AI: More convenience, efficiency—and cybersecurity risks
News / Contributed Perspectives
AI: More convenience, efficiency—and cybersecurity risks
By Pam Lindemoen
Vulnerabilities that can be found with check-in kiosks, IoT devices, third-party service providers... Read More