Wall Street

Read the latest on the public hotel companies in the industry in Hotel Investment Today's The Wall Street section. This section provides comprehensive coverage on the latest updates and insights on financial activities such as analysis of quarterly earnings reports, mergers and acquisitions, market trends, investment strategies, and more that are impacting the hotel investment industry.
Ashford Trust sells again, this time in Florida
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Ashford Trust sells again, this time in Florida
By Rob Schneider | April 10, 2026
The sale of an Embassy Suites in Florida is part of the REIT’s strategy to optimize its portfolio (and value to investors) through asset sales.... Read More
Wyndham passes 100 open in Mexico
News / Brands
Wyndham passes 100 open in Mexico
By Rob Schneider | April 6, 2026
The company operates in more than 50 cities across Mexico with 15 brands, with a strong multi-brand pipeline of additional hotels under development.... Read More
Accor sells stake in Essendi for up to $1.1B
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Accor sells stake in Essendi for up to $1.1B
By Rob Schneider | April 2, 2026
The long-discussed deal will see Accor sell its stake in Essendi (formerly AccorInvest) to a consortium including Blackstone.... Read More
Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile up for sale
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile up for sale
By Rob Schneider | April 1, 2026
Braemar has put the high-profile Chicago asset on the market amid the Dallas REIT putting itself up for sale last year.... Read More
Marriott jumps into luxury wellness
News / Brands
Marriott jumps into luxury wellness
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 31, 2026
Deal with Italy’s Leali family gives the giant its 39th brand and opportunity to grow a dedicated wellness brand.... Read More
Studio 6 to get 38 new hotels
News / Financing
Studio 6 to get 38 new hotels
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 30, 2026
Prism’s Sunday PropTech gets financing to work with G6 and convert 38-hotel Extended Stay America portfolio.... Read More
Julienne Smith returns to Hyatt
News / Brands
Julienne Smith returns to Hyatt
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 26, 2026
The new head of Americas Growth comes as Hyatt builds on development pipeline and adds new markets.... Read More
Bahia Principe joins Hyatt’s loyalty program
News / Brands
Bahia Principe joins Hyatt’s loyalty program
By Rob Schneider | March 25, 2026
Hyatt already owned a 50% stake in the company. Now more than 20 Bahia properties are part of its inclusive collection portfolio.... Read More
Brands tout European growth
News / Brands
Brands tout European growth
By Rob Schneider | March 24, 2026
Marriott is introducing its Series brand while Hilton, IHG and Accor are all rapidly expanding on the continent.... Read More
$4.3B financing for One Beverly Hills
News / Financing
$4.3B financing for One Beverly Hills
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 23, 2026
VICI and J.P. Morgan step up to increase construction financing with VICI extending its partnership with Cain and Eldridge Industries.... Read More
RLJ sells Dallas airport asset to Austin firm
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
RLJ sells Dallas airport asset to Austin firm
By Rob Schneider | March 23, 2026
An affiliate of RLJ Lodging Trust sold the Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Love Field in December to Scenic Capital Advisors.... Read More
Latest news: Waldorf resi to Mexico; Sandals updates reopenings; TSA fallout
News / Brands
Latest news: Waldorf resi to Mexico; Sandals updates reopenings; TSA fallout
March 19, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Yotel first Select by Hilton brand
News / Franchising
Yotel first Select by Hilton brand
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 19, 2026
Franchise agreement gives 23-hotel Yotel brand access to Hilton’s distribution engine as it tries to triple in size.... Read More
Choice’s Ascend upscale soft brand passes 500
News / Brands
Choice’s Ascend upscale soft brand passes 500
By Rob Schneider | March 17, 2026
Choice Hotels hit a milestone with its newest openings in Florida and New York with further international growth on the way.... Read More
Hyatt growing select-service portfolio in Southeast
News / Brands
Hyatt growing select-service portfolio in Southeast
By Rob Schneider | March 17, 2026
The company has more than 30 new hotels developments across the fast-growing region.... Read More