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.
Goldman Sachs launching $500M fund in Japan
News / Owners
Goldman Sachs launching $500M fund in Japan
By Rob Schneider | January 6, 2026
The fund, which is targeting its first close in March, seeks hospitality, residential and logistics assets as well as data centers.... 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 industry insights.... Read More
Latest news: Forge to manage hotels; new JMBM chair; sales in Phoenix, New Orleans
News / Management
Latest news: Forge to manage hotels; new JMBM chair; sales in Phoenix, New Orleans
By Rob Schneider | January 5, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
UK investment up 40% in 4Q25: Savills
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
UK investment up 40% in 4Q25: Savills
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 5, 2026
Full year volume of £5.0 billion off 15% versus 2024 with London outperforming the regions.... Read More
What’s fueling M&A optimism for 2026?
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
What’s fueling M&A optimism for 2026?
By Rob Schneider | January 5, 2026
Hotel finance experts say further bid-ask compression and more capital chasing deals will fuel an increase in transactions this year.... Read More
Realistic, conservative development gets done
News / Owners
Realistic, conservative development gets done
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 2, 2026
Three experienced developers talk about what they are developing and where in 2026.... Read More
Latest news: AAHOA loves tariff delay; Autograph to Philippines; REIT undervalued
News / Brands
Latest news: AAHOA loves tariff delay; Autograph to Philippines; REIT undervalued
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 2, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: December 22-29, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: December 22-29, 2025
By Shawn Turner | January 1, 2026
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Gencom’s reacquisition of the Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove in Miami.... Read More
Not a lot of clarity for 2026 new development
News / Owners
Not a lot of clarity for 2026 new development
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 1, 2026
Assumed lower interest rates will help, but costs remain high and first-time developers still struggle with financing. ... Read More
Latest news: Angler's trades; Chapter 11 for Boca deal; Mrs. Marriott passes
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Angler's trades; Chapter 11 for Boca deal; Mrs. Marriott passes
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 1, 2026
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hyatt closes $2B sale of Playa assets
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Hyatt closes $2B sale of Playa assets
By Rob Schneider | December 30, 2025
The completion of the sale of 14 assets to Tortuga means Hyatt achieved an asset-light transaction of its $2.6B acquisition of Playa.... Read More
Doronin’s OKO joins huge Miami deal
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Doronin’s OKO joins huge Miami deal
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 24, 2025
Brickell Bay Drive site sells for $520 million and will include a new hotel concept and branded condos.... Read More
Busy Gencom reacquires Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Busy Gencom reacquires Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 23, 2025
After selling the property to Hersha in 2017, the acquisitive Miami-based investor sees a value-add opportunity and takes it back.... Read More
Deal activity: December 12-21, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: December 12-21, 2025
By Shawn Turner | December 23, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Legacy Development & Management’s acquisition of the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Seattle Downtown/South Lake Union in Seattle.... Read More
Latest news: Sale in Fort Worth; new Kimpton; Prism IPO approved
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Sale in Fort Worth; new Kimpton; Prism IPO approved
By Rob Schneider | December 23, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More