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.
UK investment up 40% in 4Q25: Savills
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
UK investment up 40% in 4Q25: Savills
By Jeffrey Weinstein
Full year volume of £5.0 billion off 15% versus 2024 with London outperforming the regions.... Read More
What’s fueling M&A optimism for 2026?
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
What’s fueling M&A optimism for 2026?
By Rob Schneider
Hotel finance experts say further bid-ask compression and more capital chasing deals will fuel an... Read More
Realistic, conservative development gets done
News / Owners
Realistic, conservative development gets done
By Jeffrey Weinstein
Three experienced developers talk about what they are developing and where in 2026.... Read More
USTA CEO on perceptions of US as destination
News / Asset Management
USTA CEO on perceptions of US as destination
By Abby Crotty
According to USTA CEO Geoff Freeman, fear continues to impact U.S. travel demand, and more needs to be... Read More
Cooling US demand weighs on CALA leaders’ minds
News / Caribbean
Cooling US demand weighs on CALA leaders’ minds
By Rob Schneider
CBRE recently hosted a discussion with CALA leaders on the region's challenges and opportunities.... Read More
Deal activity: December 22-29, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: December 22-29, 2025
By Shawn Turner
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Gencom’s reacquisition of the Ritz-Carlton Coconut... Read More
Not a lot of clarity for 2026 new development
News / Owners
Not a lot of clarity for 2026 new development
By Jeffrey Weinstein
Assumed lower interest rates will help, but costs remain high and first-time developers still struggle... Read More
Why 2025 M&A was a tale of three seasons
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Why 2025 M&A was a tale of three seasons
By Rob Schneider
Optimism followed market stagnation after Liberation Day, but hospitality experts say the second half... Read More
Hyatt closes $2B sale of Playa assets
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Hyatt closes $2B sale of Playa assets
By Rob Schneider
The completion of the sale of 14 assets to Tortuga means Hyatt achieved an asset-light transaction of... Read More
Deal activity: December 12-21, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: December 12-21, 2025
By Shawn Turner
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Legacy Development & Management’s acquisition of the... Read More