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.
Choice prepares to buy Wyndham stock, take board seats: Reuters
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Choice prepares to buy Wyndham stock, take board seats: Reuters
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 27, 2023
Choice Hotels hostile takeover attempt could become more intense if Wyndham does not return to the bargaining table, according to sources.... Read More
Latest news: Accor's Tribe to China; PPHE deal in London; Hilton grows India team
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Latest news: Accor's Tribe to China; PPHE deal in London; Hilton grows India team
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 27, 2023
Breaking news about development, M&A, data, execs and more.... Read More
Latest news: Four Seasons grows in Istanbul; Canada performance; Accor adds in Romania
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Latest news: Four Seasons grows in Istanbul; Canada performance; Accor adds in Romania
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 22, 2023
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Why Paris deal is key to expansion for Minor Hotels
News / Owners
Why Paris deal is key to expansion for Minor Hotels
By Rob Schneider | November 22, 2023
CEO Dillip Rajakarier said the deal is a “strong statement” for the Bangkok hotelier and will signal more expansion worldwide, including the U.S.... Read More
Big Apple grabs big chunk of total hotel sales
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Big Apple grabs big chunk of total hotel sales
By Rob Schneider | November 21, 2023
The latest data from CoStar shows the New York City market dominating hotel sales over the last three months.   ... Read More
Deal activity: November 15-21, 2023
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: November 15-21, 2023
By Shawn Turner | November 21, 2023
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is KWC Management’s acquisition of the Montage Kapalua Bay. ... Read More
Latest news: Standard's new brand; IHG adds in Malaysia; EMEA pipelines
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Latest news: Standard's new brand; IHG adds in Malaysia; EMEA pipelines
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | November 21, 2023
Breaking news about development, M&A, data and more.... Read More
Choice's bounty not big enough for Wyndham's appetite
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Choice's bounty not big enough for Wyndham's appetite
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 21, 2023
New terms fall short on share offer price and termination fees, according to Wyndham, who also claims dirty pool by Choice in ongoing franchise development competition.... Read More
Ennismore, Starwood alumni find new edge
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Ennismore, Starwood alumni find new edge
By Robert Cole | November 20, 2023
Heavyweight partnership acquires Dean Hotels with ambitions to strike over the next 18 months to become a formidable global owner-operator.... Read More
Latest news: KWC buys Montage Kapalua; big Wow in UAE; Thompson to Spain
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Latest news: KWC buys Montage Kapalua; big Wow in UAE; Thompson to Spain
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 17, 2023
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Gaw Capital, Aimbridge Hospitality, TMGOC Ventures
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Gaw Capital, Aimbridge Hospitality, TMGOC Ventures
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | November 16, 2023
Some noteworthy quotes from the past week, including Gaw Capital Partners' Goodwin Gaw urging IHG to take its Regent luxury brand to new heights following the grand reopening of The Regent Hong Kong.... Read More
Gaw urges IHG to take Regent forward
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Gaw urges IHG to take Regent forward
By Raini Hamdi | November 16, 2023
Regent is back in Hong Kong after “lots of sweat and tears,” not to mention a $1.2 billion price tag for Gaw Capital. At the grand opening, the owner urged IHG to expand its horizons with the luxury brand.... Read More
Latest news: Big refi in NYC; IHG adds Army hotel; Pebblebrook closes in SF
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Latest news: Big refi in NYC; IHG adds Army hotel; Pebblebrook closes in SF
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 15, 2023
Breaking news on development, M&A, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: November 6-14, 2023
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: November 6-14, 2023
By Shawn Turner | November 15, 2023
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is General de Galerías’ acquisition of the 163-room Hotel NH Marbella, Spain, for a reported €20 million. ... Read More
Latest news: PwC's sluggish forecast; Biki Oberoi dies; Kempinski to Caribbean
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Latest news: PwC's sluggish forecast; Biki Oberoi dies; Kempinski to Caribbean
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | November 14, 2023
Breaking news about development, M&A, people, data and more.... Read More