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.
Quotes of the Week: Hyatt, JLL, Smith Hill Capital
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Hyatt, JLL, Smith Hill Capital
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider
Noteworthy quotes from the week's past stories, including Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian referencing Bill... Read More
Deal activity: May 28-June 4, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: May 28-June 4, 2024
By Shawn Turner
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Host Hotels & Resorts’ acquisition of the Turtle Bay... Read More
Latest news: Whitestone buys in Atlanta; US performance mixed; Realty Capital adds in DFW
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Whitestone buys in Atlanta; US performance mixed; Realty Capital adds in DFW
By Rob Schneider
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Interest rate expectation reset taking hold
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Interest rate expectation reset taking hold
By Jeffrey Weinstein
In an interview with JLL’s Kevin Davis at the NYU conference, topics ranges from the potential impact... Read More
Inside Choice’s push into upscale
News / Brands
Inside Choice’s push into upscale
By Rob Schneider
Fresh off a failed M&A play, the hotel company is using a previous acquisition to fuel an expanded... Read More
Latest news: Conrad sells in Seoul; Blackstone pursues Village Hotels; Reverb for Scottsdale
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Conrad sells in Seoul; Blackstone pursues Village Hotels; Reverb for Scottsdale
By Rob Schneider
Breaking news about deals, development, data from Marriott, Archipelago, Four Seasons, Hyatt, IHG and... Read More
Full-service projects rebound, dominate global pipeline
News / Owners
Full-service projects rebound, dominate global pipeline
By Jeffrey Weinstein
Lodging Econometrics’ 1Q24 report shows a 6% increase in projects, 3% increase in rooms,... Read More
CEOs debate potential of AI
News / Asset Management
CEOs debate potential of AI
By Jeffrey Weinstein
At an NYU conference CEO panel, opinions varied on how AI can be used today in the back- and... Read More
Marriott reveals some info about new midscale brand
News / Brands
Marriott reveals some info about new midscale brand
By Christina Jelski
Project Mid-T by Marriott conversions will cost between $15-30K per room with a “low bundled fee” of... Read More
Where Sonesta thinks future growth will come from
News / Brands
Where Sonesta thinks future growth will come from
By Rob Schneider
Whether it be third-party management, international expansion or M&A, the 8th largest hotel company in... Read More