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: $500M financing for Highside; Blue Diamond rebrand; Booking lawsuit
News / Owners
Latest news: $500M financing for Highside; Blue Diamond rebrand; Booking lawsuit
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 11, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Spain’s Fergus Group pivots to repositionings
News / Brands
Spain’s Fergus Group pivots to repositionings
By Tamara Thiessen | August 8, 2025
Expansion in resort markets focuses on revitalizing high-potential assets in mature Spanish destinations.... Read More
Latest news: Forte partners; RLJ, Expedia report; Ascott adds in Malaysia
News / Brands
Latest news: Forte partners; RLJ, Expedia report; Ascott adds in Malaysia
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 8, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: STR, Hyatt, L+R, Portman
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: STR, Hyatt, L+R, Portman
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | August 7, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is STR's Amanda Hite talking about current performance and potential recovery.... Read More
Hyatt points to 4Q25 uptick
News / C Corps
Hyatt points to 4Q25 uptick
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 7, 2025
CEO Hoplamazian points to “improving picture” led by more bullish group outlook for 2026. ... Read More
Deal activity: July 28-August 4, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: July 28-August 4, 2025
By Shawn Turner | August 7, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Staypineapple’s sale of Hotel Five in Seattle for $25.5 million.... Read More
Accor considers US IPO for Ennismore
News / C Corps
Accor considers US IPO for Ennismore
By Rob Schneider | August 7, 2025
The company has over 180 hotels worldwide under 16 lifestyle brands and could be the highest-profile hospitality IPO in years.... Read More
2025-26 US projections downgraded
News
2025-26 US projections downgraded
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 7, 2025
Familiar refrain related to economic uncertainty, impact of increased expenses causes CoStar, Tourism Economics to cut GOP expectations.... Read More
IHG reports 1.8% RevPAR gain for first half 2025
News / C Corps
IHG reports 1.8% RevPAR gain for first half 2025
By Rob Schneider | August 7, 2025
The company reported NUG growth of 5.4% and also hit the one million open-room mark early into the third quarter.... Read More
Why Choice is getting aggressive in Canada
News / C Corps
Why Choice is getting aggressive in Canada
By Rob Schneider | August 7, 2025
Choice’s buyout of its Canada business will allow it to offer direct franchising with particular potential in extended-stay.... Read More
L+R jv fund targets Nordics
News / Owners
L+R jv fund targets Nordics
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 7, 2025
L+R Hotels and Midstar AB launch LR Midstar Holdings AB platform to target Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland.... Read More
Luxury leads Hyatt 2Q25 results
News / C Corps
Luxury leads Hyatt 2Q25 results
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 7, 2025
CEO Mark Hoplamazian said he is optimistic about booking trends in 4Q25 and into 2026. ... Read More
Ark Capital gains momentum with Regal Partners’ investment
News / Owners
Ark Capital gains momentum with Regal Partners’ investment
By Raini H.R. | August 6, 2025
Newcomer seizes chance to stamp its presence in Australia’s hotel investment and asset management market.... Read More
Latest news: Galaxy adds 10 to G6; Smyth Tribeca acquired; Arbor adds in Illinois
News / Franchising
Latest news: Galaxy adds 10 to G6; Smyth Tribeca acquired; Arbor adds in Illinois
By Rob Schneider | August 6, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
$3.3B in US 2Q25 hotel deals
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
$3.3B in US 2Q25 hotel deals
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 6, 2025
LW Hospitality Advisors reports dollar volume up 17% over 1Q25 with deals in California and Florida leading the way.... Read More
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