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.
Latest news: Kempinski US debut; Waldorf in Dubai; US hotels down
News / Financing
Latest news: Kempinski US debut; Waldorf in Dubai; US hotels down
By Rob Schneider
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Brookfield, IHG, Schrager, Starwood
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Brookfield, IHG, Schrager, Starwood
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Brookfield's Shai Zelering suggesting pricing... Read More
ALIS video: HE’s Rafter focused on outperformance
News
ALIS video: HE’s Rafter focused on outperformance
By Jeffrey Weinstein
Despite mostly flat RevPAR growth predictions and escalating costs, Hotel Equities CEO sits in the... Read More
Deal activity: January 12-27, 2026
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: January 12-27, 2026
By Shawn Turner
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Orion Capital Managers forming a JV with International... Read More
Southern markets drive US hotel construction
News / North America
Southern markets drive US hotel construction
By Rob Schneider
According to Lodging Econometrics, the Dallas pipeline remains the leader, with several familiar... Read More
IREFAC: ‘Boring’ stability, controlling costs, bountiful Bay Area
News
IREFAC: ‘Boring’ stability, controlling costs, bountiful Bay Area
By Rob Schneider
Investors at ALIS are bullish on the industry’s long-term prospects and say the focus should be on... Read More
ALIS video: Noble's Bhoopathy talks strategy
News
ALIS video: Noble's Bhoopathy talks strategy
By Jeffrey Weinstein
Noble Investment's managing principal and head of capital markets and transactions talks about how the... Read More
ALIS: Brands v independents — franchising, outperforming
News
ALIS: Brands v independents — franchising, outperforming
By Rob Schneider
Hotel development experts discuss how the luxury customer has changed, luring independents and... Read More
ALIS video: Brookfield's Shai Zelering on deal strategy
News
ALIS video: Brookfield's Shai Zelering on deal strategy
By Jeffrey Weinstein
Brookfield's managing partner and head of Hospitality Investments talks about recent acquisition and... Read More
Schrager teams with Highgate
News / Owners
Schrager teams with Highgate
By Jeffrey Weinstein
Two big names unite to grow the slow-to-develop Public Hotels brand via acquisition and new... Read More