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.
DC conversion gets Marriott to 1 million rooms
News / Brands
DC conversion gets Marriott to 1 million rooms
By Rob Schneider | April 10, 2025
At the opening, Marriott’s CEO and the development’s owner and operator talked about the adaptive reuse conversion in the Georgetown.... Read More
How Asian owners view on-again, off-again tariffs
News / Asia Pacific
How Asian owners view on-again, off-again tariffs
By Raini H.R. | April 10, 2025
Asian hotel owners keep calm and carry on – and even see some silver linings. ... Read More
Latest news: Mixed week in US; CMBS strength; Wyndham rebrand in Singapore
News / Brands
Latest news: Mixed week in US; CMBS strength; Wyndham rebrand in Singapore
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 10, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Europe’s construction pipeline surged in 4Q24
News / EMEA
Europe’s construction pipeline surged in 4Q24
By Rob Schneider | April 9, 2025
The growth was distributed across 25 European cities that announced two or more new projects during the quarter, according to Lodging Econometrics data. ... Read More
Marriott CEO on instability, the biggest hurdle for developers
News / Brands
Marriott CEO on instability, the biggest hurdle for developers
By Rob Schneider | April 9, 2025
At an event for Marriott’s millionth open room in the U.S., Anthony Capuano talked exclusively to Hotel Investment Today about NUG, tailwinds and the power of conversions.... Read More
Accor makes big deals in India
News / Brands
Accor makes big deals in India
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 9, 2025
Deals with InterGlobe and Treebo underscores big brand interest and opportunity in perhaps the world’s biggest emerging market.... Read More
Latest news: Elbow Beach deal; IHG adds Crete; BWH manages in Australia
News / Brands
Latest news: Elbow Beach deal; IHG adds Crete; BWH manages in Australia
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 9, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Accor's first Orient Express; Oakland hotels fail; extended-stay data
News / Brands
Latest news: Accor's first Orient Express; Oakland hotels fail; extended-stay data
April 8, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Egypt, Marriott boost Africa pipeline
News / EMEA
Egypt, Marriott boost Africa pipeline
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 8, 2025
Resort projects are increasing much faster than city or airport hotels, driven by the number of signings and by the larger average size of the developments, 210 keys versus 170. ... Read More
San Francisco market finally starts to rebound
News
San Francisco market finally starts to rebound
By Rob Schneider | April 8, 2025
Rebound driven by an improved convention center, a resurgence of international demand and a burgeoning AI sector, according to JLL report.... Read More
Avana’s co-founder on how private credit has changed
News / Financing
Avana’s co-founder on how private credit has changed
By Rob Schneider | April 4, 2025
Sanat Patel talks about loans Avana writes in hospitality, how that mix could change and lender creativity.... Read More
HICAP Conversations: Gaw Capital Partners’ Kenny Gaw
News / Insights
HICAP Conversations: Gaw Capital Partners’ Kenny Gaw
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 3, 2025
The managing principal and co-founder of Gaw Capital Partners in Hong Kong talks about the investment environment in Asia Pacific, and more. ... Read More
Quotes of the Week: IHG, Olympia, Gencom, Hyatt
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: IHG, Olympia, Gencom, Hyatt
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | April 3, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories was R.W. Baird's Michael Bellisario estimating the impact of the newly announced tariffs by the Trump administration.... Read More
Deal activity: March 26-April 1, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: March 26-April 1, 2025
By Shawn Turner | April 3, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was AJ Capital Partner’s acquisition of the Hotel Boulderado hotel in Boulder, Colorado.... Read More
Tariffs’ potential chilling effect
News
Tariffs’ potential chilling effect
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 3, 2025
President Trump unleashes 10% tariffs across the globe with rates as high as 46% in markets like Vietnam. How will it impact hoteliers? ... Read More