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 / Financing

Why IHG, Avana partnered on construction finance program

By Rob Schneider | April 2, 2025

The $250 million program is a “borrower-friendly alternative” for franchisees for four of IHG’s brands to stimulate new construction and reduce timelines.... Read More

News / Brands

Under Canvas curates new collection

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 2, 2025

The KSL Capital Partners-owned outdoor hospitality brand starts the new brand with properties in Michigan and Montana. ... Read More

News / EMEA

Signings in Africa off to great start in 2025

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 2, 2025

After actualizing a hefty 38% of anticipated openings in 2024, early 2025 shows promise with a 13% increase in deals signed, according to W Hospitality Group.... Read More

News / Owners

With college niche, Olympia plans selective growth

By Rob Schneider | April 1, 2025

John Schultzel of Olympia Hospitality said the company has found a niche in the college hotel space, which offers a nice mix with its destination and select-service assets.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: AJ Capital buys in Boulder; Accor sees big US travel cuts; Archer €567M refi

By Rob Schneider | April 1, 2025

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

News / Owners

Singapore-focused hospitality REIT’s global lens

By Raini H.R. | April 1, 2025

Acquisition of the Four Points by Sheraton Nagoya is a start, but don't expect Far East Hospitality Trust to be aggressive in going beyond its Singapore roots.... Read More

News / Brands

Marriott plans to double midscale brand in Europe

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 1, 2025

By the end of 2026, plans call for reaching 50 Four Points Flex by Sheraton, becoming the company’s fastest growing brand in Europe.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Europe investment to ramp up in 2025

By Rob Schneider | March 31, 2025

Cushman & Wakefield report also finds that 70% of investors expect European hotel values to rise in 2025, with Madrid, Barcelona and Rome preferred.... Read More

News / Debt and Equity

Latest news: Dispute over NYC Margaritaville; sale in Charleston; first Ruby in Berlin

By Rob Schneider | March 31, 2025

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

News / Owners

No ‘wait and see’ for Gencom

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 31, 2025

Miami-based investor continues to find off-market deals with some form of distress and has three more lined up.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Luxe sales surge in Europe; Tempo international debut; Myanmar earthquake

By Rob Schneider | March 28, 2025

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

News / Brands

How empty spaces created brand opportunity for Hyatt

By Rob Schneider | March 28, 2025

Hyatt’s Dan Hansen talks about what owners are telling him and creating the conversion-friendly Hyatt Select brand, giving owners with aging assets flexibility.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Vision Hospitality, Gencom, Soul Community Planet

March 27, 2025

Among the quotes of the week from our stories is Vision Hospitality's Mitch Patel talking about the recent slowdown in government-related business.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: US RevPAR rebounds; US inbound issues; Rotana joins Global Hotel Alliance

By Rob Schneider | March 27, 2025

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

News / Brands

New phase for digital nomad hospitality amid back to work mandates

By Matthew Parsons | March 27, 2025

Large firms may be scaling back flexible work policies, but it’s likely that remote-first businesses and heightened demand for corporate retreats will now shape the next phase of digital nomad hospitality. ... Read More

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