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 / Owners

Latest news: DoveHill investment in Savannah; $550M San Diego renovation; $230M Nashville loan

By Rob Schneider | June 18, 2025

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

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Conley, Castle Peak, HEI, Hyatt

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | June 18, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is hotelier Chip Conley waxing about the pending closing of his original Phoenix Hotel in San Francisco.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Hyatt completes Playa acquisition; no word on asset sales

By Rob Schneider | June 17, 2025

The acquisition expands Hyatt’s reach in all-inclusive. There is no word yet on any asset sales that are expected to happen after the deal.... Read More

News / Insights

CapStar’s McCaslin talks M&A environment

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 17, 2025

Experienced dealmaker who has partnered with Paul Whetsell to represent and advise owners and operators talks all things deals during NYU. ... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Houston hotel expands; 100th Days Inn in China; Paradox debuts in Australia

By Rob Schneider | June 17, 2025

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Six Playa properties convert to Hyatt

By Rob Schneider | June 16, 2025

In a prelude to Hyatt’s completed $2.6 billion acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts later this week, six of Playa’s properties are already listing under a Hyatt flag.... Read More

News / Management

NYU notebook: Coury Hospitality, HEI Hotels & Resorts, Accor

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 16, 2025

Development leaders talk about conversions, growth markets and trimming the fat.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Will NYC’s Pierre sell?; refis in NYC, Hawaii; Autograph debuts in South Asia

By Rob Schneider | June 16, 2025

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

News / Brands

Hilton names new CDO

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 13, 2025

Jacobs stepping back from his development role as Hilton alumnus returns, reporting to CEO Nassetta. ... Read More

News / Owners

Castle Peak co-CEO talks everything Trailborn

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 13, 2025

Co-Founders Weinberg and Weiss expect to close one more deal before the end of the year and add five to 10 assets in the next 24 to 36 months.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Blue Flag Capital, Reade Hotel Capital, Hyatt

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | June 12, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week was Blue Flag Capital's Jason Brown talking about where they are investing in luxury assets.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: June 3-10, 2025

By Shawn Turner | June 12, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Certares’ acquisition of Hilton New Orleans St. Charles from Sunstone Hotel Investors for $47 million.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Certares buys in NOLA; Colliers’ optimistic report; US RevPAR down last week

By Rob Schneider | June 12, 2025

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

News / Management

Growing Blue Flag Capital acts on management needs

By Rob Schneider | June 12, 2025

Collared Martin Hospitality was launched to operate Blue Flag’s $1B portfolio of luxury and lifestyle hotels in high-barrier-to-entry markets. Both companies have big growth plans. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Apple buys in Tampa; 2 SF hotels file for bankruptcy; Ryman completes deal

By Rob Schneider | June 11, 2025

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

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