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.
Latest news: Nimes refi in Burbank; H World growth; IHG adds in Egypt
News / Brands
Latest news: Nimes refi in Burbank; H World growth; IHG adds in Egypt
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 22, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why USDA program can be attractive option
By Rob Schneider | September 22, 2025
The USDA Business & Industry loan program offers up to $25 million in lending for smaller markets that meet the qualification criteria.... Read More
Latest news: InterCon in NYC selling?; Sage JV rebrands in Florida; Tokyo icon returning
News / Brands
Latest news: InterCon in NYC selling?; Sage JV rebrands in Florida; Tokyo icon returning
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 19, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: September 9-16, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: September 9-16, 2025
By Shawn Turner | September 18, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was a joint venture’s acquisition of the Westin Tampa Waterside in Florida.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Certares, CapStar Advisors, Tarsadia Capital
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Certares, CapStar Advisors, Tarsadia Capital
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | September 18, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories was Certares' Nolan Hecht talking about buying ahead of the crowd and rate cuts.... Read More
Latest news: Marcus creates Marc; $42M refi in Savannah; Park recasts $2B credit facility
News / Owners
Latest news: Marcus creates Marc; $42M refi in Savannah; Park recasts $2B credit facility
By Rob Schneider | September 18, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
What will become of pressured REITs?
News / REITs
What will become of pressured REITs?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 18, 2025
Two former REIT CEOs talk about structure limitations and how that could lead to more M&A, consolidation and take-privates.... Read More
Majority of hoteliers scaling back development: AHLA
News
Majority of hoteliers scaling back development: AHLA
By Rob Schneider | September 17, 2025
Majority of hoteliers scaling back development: AHLA false Majority of hoteliers scaling back development: AHLA Rising costs and softening demand are leading to a pullback, according to the AHLA member survey. Rising costs and softening demand are leading to a pullback, according to the AHLA me... Read More
Far East Orchard primes platform for scalable returns
News / Owners
Far East Orchard primes platform for scalable returns
By Raini H.R. | September 17, 2025
A diversified lodging platform anchored by hospitality and student housing positions the Singapore company to weather cycles.... Read More
Latest news: Bain buys in Paris; new IHG owners' CEO; Aman goes on safari
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Bain buys in Paris; new IHG owners' CEO; Aman goes on safari
By Rob Schneider | September 17, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Certares likes that It’s hard to sell hotels
News / Owners
Certares likes that It’s hard to sell hotels
By Rob Schneider | September 17, 2025
Certares’ Nolan Hecht talks about the factors that have created an opportunistic deal environment and what he thinks it will take to get more buyers back in to the market.... Read More
Latest news: SI Resort in Chicago; refis in DC, Nashville; Hideaway brand debuts
News / Brands
Latest news: SI Resort in Chicago; refis in DC, Nashville; Hideaway brand debuts
By Rob Schneider | September 16, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Ace acquired by Seibu Prince
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Ace acquired by Seibu Prince
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 16, 2025
The $90 million deal should give the Ace brand stability, ongoing autonomy and new firepower for expansion. ... Read More
Global Mutual acquires Okami Hospitality
News / Asset Management
Global Mutual acquires Okami Hospitality
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 16, 2025
London-based investor acquires a portfolio with four existing properties and plans to expand into the U.S., Mideast and Asia. ... Read More
Why exiting Miami investment early made sense for Certares
News / Owners
Why exiting Miami investment early made sense for Certares
By Rob Schneider | September 15, 2025
Senior Managing Director Nolan Hecht discussed how a friendship that formed at Cornell has continued into one of the more successful investment collaborations. ... Read More