ESG

The ESG section on Hotel Investment Today provides the latest updates and insights on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices in the hospitality industry. It covers topics such as sustainable design, climate resilience, and green financing and also features expert opinions, case studies, and news on significant ESG initiatives and trends.
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News
Trailblazing the path to diverse hotel ownership
By Oriana Lerner | January 19, 2023
Davonne Reaves pays forward her early successes as a pioneering hotel investor to help people of color break into hospitality investment.   ... Read More
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News / DEI
Hotel brands, public entities step up to address diversity’s funding gap
By John Jesitus | January 13, 2023
Deal strategies for first-time and underrepresented owners start and end with, “Leave no stone unturned”.... Read More
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News / DEI
Diversity remains stretch goal for Black, women investors
By John Jesitus | January 13, 2023
From lack of access to funding to overt or covert bias, a new wave of diverse investors will need a lot of muscle to power past hospitality investment’s roadblocks. ... Read More
Watch the highlights of Shatterproof 2026 event
News
Watch the highlights of Shatterproof 2026 event
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 24, 2026
Marriott leader Tony Capuano received the Shatterproof Hospitality Hero Award at ALIS as a record... Read More
Why ALIS starts hotel investment year
News
Why ALIS starts hotel investment year
By Rob Schneider | January 23, 2026
This week the investment community gathers in Los Angeles to boast about successes, tout future growth... Read More
HIT launches advisory board
News / Insights
HIT launches advisory board
January 6, 2026
Key industry leaders come together to provide Hotel Investment Today with editorial guidance and... Read More
Shatterproof honors Capuano at ALIS
News
Shatterproof honors Capuano at ALIS
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 2, 2025
Marriott leader recognized for his commitment to reduce addiction stigma, support mental health... Read More
Meet HICAP 2025 Sustainable Hotel Award winners
News
Meet HICAP 2025 Sustainable Hotel Award winners
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 21, 2025
From biodiversity and climate action to positive community impact and overall sustainable design, four... Read More
Latest news: $2B ESA platform refi; Four Seasons to Telluride; White Lodging development
News / Owners
Latest news: $2B ESA platform refi; Four Seasons to Telluride; White Lodging development
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 30, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
C-PACE as a capital markets solution
News / Contributed Perspectives
C-PACE as a capital markets solution
By Laura Rapaport | September 29, 2025
Sophisticated sponsors use it not just for energy retrofits, but for ambitious ground-up projects,... Read More
Record C-PACE deal for Pendry Tampa
News / Owners
Record C-PACE deal for Pendry Tampa
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 15, 2025
Crucial $520 million in construction financing for Montage International comes from Sculptor Capital... Read More
Quotes of the Week: MCR, Pacific Beachcomber, Highside, EVT
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: MCR, Pacific Beachcomber, Highside, EVT
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | August 21, 2025
Among this week's newsworthy quotes is MCR Hotels Tyler Morse talking about their pending investment... Read More
The ‘Brando’ opportunity
News / Owners
The ‘Brando’ opportunity
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 20, 2025
Entrepreneur, hotelier Richard Bailey talks about the potential of organizing a ‘brand’ that stands... Read More