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: $229M refi in Florida; AmEx-CWT deal done; new Choice CCO
News / Financing
Latest news: $229M refi in Florida; AmEx-CWT deal done; new Choice CCO
By Rob Schneider
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why Axe Management Partners is bullish on Japan
News
Why Axe Management Partners is bullish on Japan
By Rob Schneider
CEO Gary Kwok discusses the company’s value-add strategy and how it uses IHG’s Garner brand to create... Read More
Can ‘fun’ shake up franchising in Asia Pacific?
News / Franchising
Can ‘fun’ shake up franchising in Asia Pacific?
By Raini H.R.
Ovolo bets its ‘fun’ ethos and unique design can rewrite the rules of franchising in Asia Pacific, but... Read More
2026 likely tale of two cities
News
2026 likely tale of two cities
By Jeffrey Weinstein
LARC forecast suggests location will heavily impact results; expects values to increase 2% over the... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Accor, East-West, Mandarin, Omni
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Accor, East-West, Mandarin, Omni
By Rob Schneider
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: $30M loan in Santa Barbara; extended-stay off; Singapore closing
News / Financing
Latest news: $30M loan in Santa Barbara; extended-stay off; Singapore closing
By Rob Schneider
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Rise of HNWI deals good news for hotels
News
Rise of HNWI deals good news for hotels
By Rob Schneider
JLL’s Lauro Ferroni and Dan Peek discuss why the data is pointing to increased transaction activity in... Read More
JTB Corp. to acquire Northstar Travel Group
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
JTB Corp. to acquire Northstar Travel Group
By Jeffrey Weinstein
BHN Group parent company and B2B travel industry events, media, and information services company sold... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Trinity, Outrigger, Aimbridge, EVT
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Trinity, Outrigger, Aimbridge, EVT
By Jeffrey Weinstein
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is R.W. Baird analyst Michael Bellisario... Read More
Deal activity: July 28-August 25, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: July 28-August 25, 2025
By Shawn Turner
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was SLTX Capital’s acquisition of the Houston Marriott... Read More