Debt and Equity

The Debt and Equity section on Hotel Investment Today provides the latest updates and insights on financing strategies and covers topics such as debt financing, equity investments, and capital markets that are impacting the hotel investment community today.
Big dogs barking at ALIS
News / Brands
Big dogs barking at ALIS
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 26, 2026
As ALIS opens in Los Angeles, Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt thump their chests recapping big growth numbers in 2025.... Read More
Shanghai, London, Dubai lead in openings
News / Owners
Shanghai, London, Dubai lead in openings
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 23, 2026
For 2026, Shanghai will lead international destinations in room openings with 7,457; New York City the top U.S. market.... 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 and make deals.... Read More
Latest news: New CEO at Driftwood; junk fee law in NYC; Fairmont to Calgary
News / Asset Management
Latest news: New CEO at Driftwood; junk fee law in NYC; Fairmont to Calgary
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 23, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Starwood, Aimbridge, Noble
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Starwood, Aimbridge, Noble
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | January 22, 2026
Among the noteworthy quotes of the week is Noble Investment's Dustin Fisher talking about the value surrounding certainty of closing.... Read More
Deal activity: December 31-January 20, 2026
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: December 31-January 20, 2026
By Shawn Turner | January 22, 2026
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Royalton Hotels & Resorts and Alojica’s acquisition of The Westin Resort & Spa, Cancun in Mexico.... Read More
Latest news: Canyon, Six Senses to Utah; Loews 3rd in Arlington; AAHOA founder dies
News / Brands
Latest news: Canyon, Six Senses to Utah; Loews 3rd in Arlington; AAHOA founder dies
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 22, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hilton's Nassetta discusses Minnesota, organic growth
News / Brands
Hilton's Nassetta discusses Minnesota, organic growth
By Christina Jelski | January 22, 2026
During a roundtable, Nassetta spoke about hotels that temporarily closed in St. Paul, defended their decision to cut ties with another hotel and talked 'organic growth.'... Read More
Starwood’s 1 Hotel coming to the Catskills
News / Brands
Starwood’s 1 Hotel coming to the Catskills
By Rob Schneider | January 21, 2026
The 1 Hotel & Homes Hudson Valley will be set on 775 acres and feature a residential element opening in 2026 and a resort opening in 2028.... Read More
Latest news: Closures in Minnesota; Miami development; $47.5M loan in Tennessee
News / Owners
Latest news: Closures in Minnesota; Miami development; $47.5M loan in Tennessee
By Rob Schneider | January 21, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
UK debt market ‘stable but selective’
News / EMEA
UK debt market ‘stable but selective’
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 21, 2026
Head of HVS Europe’s debt advisory provides insight into the UK debt market, suggesting refinancing to remain the primary driver.... Read More
Minor’s 2026 growth focuses on franchising, new brands
News / Brands
Minor’s 2026 growth focuses on franchising, new brands
By Rob Schneider | January 20, 2026
After a record year of signings, the Bangkok-based operator is focused on diversification and asset-light growth.... Read More
Latest news: Bain sells in Greece; ESA portfolio refi; sale in California
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Bain sells in Greece; ESA portfolio refi; sale in California
By Rob Schneider | January 20, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why Noble pushes deeper into BLTA arena
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Why Noble pushes deeper into BLTA arena
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 20, 2026
New buy of a 14-property Woodspring portfolio expands Noble’s segment growth, surging past 100 units in just over two years.... Read More
Maldives 2.0: Rise of the Township Asset Class
News / Asia Pacific
Maldives 2.0: Rise of the Township Asset Class
By Raini H.R. | January 20, 2026
A new model may draw institutional investors and widen opportunities for hospitality investment.... Read More