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: Another Ace deal in place?; new Peachtree fund; new Club Med chair
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Another Ace deal in place?; new Peachtree fund; new Club Med chair
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 21, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Align the GM’s goals with investors
News / Asset Management
Align the GM’s goals with investors
By David McCaslin | July 21, 2025
Focus on the expected timeline, share investment goals and offer a piece of the waterfall big enough to actually change their life. ... Read More
Luxury more than a photo opp
News
Luxury more than a photo opp
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 18, 2025
Principals at developer Athens Group talk about the evolution of luxury, new opportunities and the ins and outs of the process. ... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Arbor Lodging, Marriott, Hilton, Dalata
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Arbor Lodging, Marriott, Hilton, Dalata
July 17, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes of the week was Arbor Lodging's Vamsi Bonthala talking about how they evaluate acquisition opportunities differently right now.... Read More
Deal activity: July 8-15, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: July 8-15, 2025
By Shawn Turner | July 17, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was AJ Capital Partners’ acquisition of multiple properties to expand its Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts portfolio.... Read More
Latest news: Another rough week in US; troubled Baltimore asset sells; Club Med chair ousted
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Another rough week in US; troubled Baltimore asset sells; Club Med chair ousted
By Rob Schneider | July 17, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
What makes sense today for Arbor Lodging
News / Owners
What makes sense today for Arbor Lodging
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 17, 2025
Chicago-based owner-operator-lender likes the debt market and third-party management opportunities, especially in Mexico.... Read More
US construction fell for 6th consecutive month
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US construction fell for 6th consecutive month
By Rob Schneider | July 16, 2025
The latest numbers from CoStar show that rooms under construction have hit a 20-quarter low and most are in the planning stages.... Read More
Latest news: Pursuit adds in Costa Rica; Marina Bay Sands tower; MG2 hospitality vertical
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Pursuit adds in Costa Rica; Marina Bay Sands tower; MG2 hospitality vertical
By Rob Schneider | July 16, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
2025 deals in US way down, unlikely to change
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
2025 deals in US way down, unlikely to change
By Rob Schneider | July 15, 2025
As we look at the top U.S. hotel deals of the first half of 2025, CoStar’s Jan Freitag explains why deal volume is down and why we shouldn’t be expecting changes in the second half.... Read More
Latest news: $55M Maryland refi; Hyatt Regency in NYC; luxury trade in Paris
News / Financing
Latest news: $55M Maryland refi; Hyatt Regency in NYC; luxury trade in Paris
By Rob Schneider | July 15, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
City Express by Marriott adds 7 in Brazil
News / Franchising
City Express by Marriott adds 7 in Brazil
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 15, 2025
Projects in Northeast Brazil set to come online through 2029 as the midscale brand increases its presence in CALA. ... Read More
Pandox’s revised bid wins Ireland’s Dalata
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Pandox’s revised bid wins Ireland’s Dalata
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 15, 2025
Scandic Hotels will become the operator of 55 hotels with Dalata expected to expand in the U.K., Western and Southern Europe.... Read More
Ennismore’s Zrihen on expansion, Delano reopening
News / Brands
Ennismore’s Zrihen on expansion, Delano reopening
By Christina Jelski | July 14, 2025
Ennismore's head of the Americas region discussed the company's approach to all-inclusives and gave an update on the Delano Miami Beach reopening.... Read More
Are San Francisco values bottoming out?
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Are San Francisco values bottoming out?
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | July 14, 2025
Experts say there are great deals in the Bay Area, but they will require patience as the market makes its years-long recovery.... Read More