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 / Contributed Perspectives

C-PACE as a capital markets solution

By Laura Rapaport | September 29, 2025

Sophisticated sponsors use it not just for energy retrofits, but for ambitious ground-up projects, large-scale repositionings, and recapitalizations.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Auberge tweaks brand; NYC casino update; Ivy adds in Cleveland

By Rob Schneider | September 29, 2025

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

News / EMEA

HNWIs lead deal volume in Europe

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 29, 2025

Inflation-hedging, diversification, real estate appreciation and strong asset management convince affluent investors to spend nearly €1 billion in H1 2025. ... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Aimbridge adds all-inclusives; NYC casino update; largest Hampton in Europe

By Rob Schneider | September 26, 2025

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

KSL acquires Westin Hilton Head Resort

By Rob Schneider | September 25, 2025

A KSL executive called the 420-room South Carolina resort “one of the grand dames of the region.” It’s had $47 million in renovations since 2012.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: September 16-23, 2025

By Shawn Turner | September 25, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was the Aloft Nashville West End selling to Somera Capital Management.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Castle Peak, Revolution, IHG, LROH

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | September 25, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week was Castle Peak Holdings David Better talking about noticeable changes in U.S. inbound and outbound travel.... Read More

News / REITs

Sunstone refi enhances financial flexibility

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 25, 2025

REIT consolidates loans and creates near-term stability by pushing further refinancing needs until 2028.... Read More

News / Brands

Ascott’s Citadines brand surpasses 200 properties

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 25, 2025

Upper-midscale brand strengthens position in the resilient upper-midscale segment through rapid conversions, franchising and geographical diversification. ... Read More