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 / Insights

Quotes of the Week: JLL, LARC, Axe Management Partners, Ovolo

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | September 4, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week include JLL's Lauro Ferroni talking about better deal dynamics ahead.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Who are the likely buyers for Braemar’s portfolio?

By Rob Schneider | September 3, 2025

Analysts say private equity or high-net-worth individuals or groups are the most likely buyers for the luxury assets. But will they sell as a portfolio or in pieces?... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Cain hires ex-Six Senses CEO; Mohari, Omnam €280M refi; sale of historic Boston asset

By Rob Schneider | September 3, 2025

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Buyers named for two big SF assets

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 3, 2025

Three New York-based investors named as buyers of two big Hilton-managed properties formerly owned by Park Hotels & Resorts. ... Read More

News

Why Axe Management Partners is bullish on Japan

By Rob Schneider | September 2, 2025

CEO Gary Kwok discusses the company’s value-add strategy and how it uses IHG’s Garner brand to create a lifestyle midscale segment in Japan. ... Read More

News / Franchising

Can ‘fun’ shake up franchising in Asia Pacific?

By Raini H.R. | September 2, 2025

Ovolo bets its ‘fun’ ethos and unique design can rewrite the rules of franchising in Asia Pacific, but is the region ready for non-conformity?... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: $30M loan in Santa Barbara; extended-stay off; Singapore closing

By Rob Schneider | August 29, 2025

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

News

Rise of HNWI deals good news for hotels

By Rob Schneider | August 29, 2025

JLL’s Lauro Ferroni and Dan Peek discuss why the data is pointing to increased transaction activity in 2025, especially from high-net-worth individuals.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Another potential suitor for Hotel du Vin, Malmaison

By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 29, 2025

Reports suggest Hands’ Terra Firma Capital is in talks to buy the struggling UK-based boutique brands with 37 hotels.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Trinity, Outrigger, Aimbridge, EVT

By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 28, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is R.W. Baird analyst Michael Bellisario analyzing Braemar Hotels & Resorts decision to sell its assets.... Read More