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 / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Blackstone acquires in NYC; Wynn delays renovations; Hilton to double in India

By Rob Schneider | May 7, 2025

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

News / C Corps

‘Steady as she goes’ for Marriott

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 6, 2025

Not yet assuming a recession scenario, Marriott leaders continue to see strong net rooms growth and solid demand with some weakness in the U.S. and Canada. ... Read More

News / Franchising

Latest news: Caliber developing 15 for Hyatt; San Antonio sale; Sunstone earnings

By Rob Schneider | May 6, 2025

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

News / Financing

Why some refinances fail in 2025

By Rob Schneider | May 6, 2025

Experts talk about the pace of refinance deals in 2025 and what the typical debt stack looks like now.... Read More

News / C Corps

Marriott beats in 1Q25 with modest guidance trim

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 6, 2025

International RevPAR growth of 5.9% leads the way; citizenM deal should result in 5% NUG.... Read More

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ALIS CALA video: Mullen Real Estate Capital's Jeff Mullen

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 5, 2025

The founders of Apple Leisure Group remain very active developers in the CALA region and Mullen Real Estate Capital President and CEO Jeff Mullen talks strategy at ALIS CALA.... Read More

News / Latin America

Strong growth in Latin America pipeline

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 5, 2025

Upscale chains have the biggest pipelines with Mexico having the most projects.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: NoMad debut in APAC; Vegas struggles; Wage battle in LA

By Rob Schneider | May 5, 2025

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

News / C Corps

Why a potential recession doesn’t scare Wyndham

By Rob Schneider | May 4, 2025

During the company’s first-quarter earnings call last week, CEO Geoff Ballotti said Wyndham is better positioned to outperform its competitors in times of economic downturns.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Westgate buys VOS; EasyHotels sold; Driftwood’s $40M in financing

By Rob Schneider | May 2, 2025

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

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ALIS CALA interview: Abhay Bakaya, Starwood Hotels

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 2, 2025

The chief development officer of the Starwood Hotels talks about what will be different about the reincarnated brand and what's in the pipeline.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Accor, Noble, Blue Diamond

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | May 2, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Hilton's Chris Nassetta talking about rating current risk more to the upside than downside.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: April 22-28, 2025

By Shawn Turner | May 1, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was the Shayher Group’s acquisition of the 245-key The Park Hyatt in Melbourne, Australia, from Fu Wah International.... Read More

News / C Corps

Hyatt beats on EPS, modestly adjusts guidance

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 1, 2025

RevPAR jumps 5.7% year over year, adjusting guidance based on short-term demand trends.... Read More

News / REITs

NYC, Maui drive big Q1 beat by Host

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 1, 2025

The REIT saw RevPAR increase by 7% and guidance was maintained as CEO says it is well positioned to manage through the chop. ... Read More

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