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.

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Blackstone buys Australia’s Hamilton Island

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 23, 2025

Resort destination with five hotels changes hands from Oatley family for a price reported at more than A$1 billion.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

New World selling Rosewood London: report

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 23, 2025

With reported liquidity issues, the Hong Kong-based arm of the Cheng family is reportedly trying to sell its Holborn district hotel. ... Read More

News / Brands

Hilton expands full-service in Africa

By Rob Schneider | December 22, 2025

The company signed three new DoubleTree by Hiltons across the continent, including Hilton’s debut in Togo.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Notable deals in S. Florida, DFW burbs; Blueleaf Capital launches

By Rob Schneider | December 22, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Apple REIT closes another take-out deal

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 22, 2025

Motto by Hilton in Nashville sells for $378K per key, marking nine fixed-price development take-out deals since 2017.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Why Trinity is sold on new Barcelona asset

By Rob Schneider | December 19, 2025

Trinity paired with Partners Group and another firm for The Hoxton, Poblenou in Spain. Here’s why the value-add is more market-based.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Schrager refi; Singerman recap; Canada misses Taylor

December 19, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: December 9-15, 2025

By Shawn Turner | December 18, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Highgate, Gencom and Argent Ventures acquiring the InterContinental New York Times Square.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Starwood, Hyatt, Trinity, CBRE

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | December 18, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is New York Governor Kathy Huchel talking about the revenue that will be generated by three approved casinos.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Trinity, Partners Group acquire Hoxton in Barcelona

By Rob Schneider | December 18, 2025

The deal represents the second European acquisition for the pair and caps what’s been a busy year of M&A for Trinity Investments.... Read More

News / C Corps

Investor puts pressure on Whitbread

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 18, 2025

Owner of the Premier Inn brand has a big capital outlay in the works and hedge fund Corvex Management said it should review its options.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Exclusive Resorts acquires Inspirato for $59M

By Rob Schneider | December 17, 2025

As a result, the company forms The Exclusive Collective with Inspirato and onefinestay, which will serve high-net-worth individuals and families.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: La Quinta $300M CMBS; Sonesta adds 6; sale in Fort Worth

By Rob Schneider | December 17, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Brands

Starwood’s 1 Hotel brand heads to Cabo

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 17, 2025

The 124-key hotel will open by early 2029 feeling organic, timeless, and deeply connected to the land and culture, according to Sternlicht.... Read More

News / Brands

Marriott hits milestone with City Express

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 17, 2025

Midscale brand reaches 100 deals in U.S. and Canada; 10 properties should open in 2025. ... Read More

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