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.
Bullish Hoplamazian talks AI, 2026 pace, more
News / C Corps
Bullish Hoplamazian talks AI, 2026 pace, more
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 11, 2025
On third-quarter earnings call, the Hyatt CEO talks about their favored positioning, reorganization and how they are testing AI, other metrics.... Read More
Sonder initiates Chapter 7 liquidation
News / Debt and Equity
Sonder initiates Chapter 7 liquidation
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 11, 2025
Apartment-style rental company couldn't find a financial solution and partially blames poor Marriott integration for its business failure.... Read More
Latest news: Vici buys 7 Vegas properties; Auberge to Houston; Waldorf adds Greece
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Vici buys 7 Vegas properties; Auberge to Houston; Waldorf adds Greece
By Rob Schneider | November 10, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Malibu boutique sells for almost $2M per key
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Malibu boutique sells for almost $2M per key
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 10, 2025
The 20-room Surfrider on PCH sold to luxury goods magnates for $38M, according to multiple reports.... Read More
Marriott cuts ties with Sonder
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Marriott cuts ties with Sonder
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 9, 2025
The beleaguered apartment-style rental company has lost a majority of its value as a SPAC and bookings have been on the decline. ... Read More
Latest news: AEG bids in downtown LA; Sawgrass sells; Como to Saint-Tropez
News / Owners
Latest news: AEG bids in downtown LA; Sawgrass sells; Como to Saint-Tropez
November 7, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Inside Chimera’s ‘sniper-like’ approach to deals
News / Owners
Inside Chimera’s ‘sniper-like’ approach to deals
By Rob Schneider | November 7, 2025
The newly formed family firm announced its first acquisition last week. Deno Yiankes talks about the firm’s targeted approach to growth.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Highgate, Gaw Capital, Marriott, Choice
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Highgate, Gaw Capital, Marriott, Choice
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | November 6, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Highgate's Richard Russo talking about their new complementary alliance with Kessler Collection.... Read More
Latest news: $31M daily losses; Schrager opening in LA; Airstreams for UAE
News / Brands
Latest news: $31M daily losses; Schrager opening in LA; Airstreams for UAE
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 6, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Host beats on better top-line performance
News / REITs
Host beats on better top-line performance
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 6, 2025
Rebounds in big markets like Maui, San Francisco and New York City help drive strong third-quarter results; guidance raised.... Read More
Hyatt beats on luxury and fee strength
News / C Corps
Hyatt beats on luxury and fee strength
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 6, 2025
Full-year guidance now has RevPAR growth of 2.0%-2.5%; Playa asset sales set to close by year-end.... Read More
Latest news: EB-5 deal for Peachtree; Chapter 11 for Arizona project; Sandals update
News / Owners
Latest news: EB-5 deal for Peachtree; Chapter 11 for Arizona project; Sandals update
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 5, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Kessler Collection, Highgate create management platform
News / Management
Kessler Collection, Highgate create management platform
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 5, 2025
Highgate assumes management of several Kessler properties; Kessler team transitions to new division. ... Read More
Apple lowers RevPAR guidance, announces new deals
News / REITs
Apple lowers RevPAR guidance, announces new deals
By Rob Schneider | November 4, 2025
The acquisitive REIT announced deals for new hotels in Alaska and Las Vegas and plans to sell four others by the end of the year.... Read More
Latest news: Yiankes launches Chimera; Nobu residence in Miami; Wyndham CFO leaves
News / Brands
Latest news: Yiankes launches Chimera; Nobu residence in Miami; Wyndham CFO leaves
By Rob Schneider | November 4, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More