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.
LatAm pipeline hits record to close 2024
News / Latin America
LatAm pipeline hits record to close 2024
By Rob Schneider | March 26, 2025
New project announcements in the fourth quarter soared 44% YOY with a 32% boost in rooms, according to Lodging Econometrics.... Read More
Latest news: Rolling Stone hotel in Vegas?; stayAPT adds 5; Axel Beach Hotel closing
News / Owners
Latest news: Rolling Stone hotel in Vegas?; stayAPT adds 5; Axel Beach Hotel closing
By Rob Schneider | March 26, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Kokomo Capital’s plans for Anagram brand
News / Owners
Kokomo Capital’s plans for Anagram brand
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 26, 2025
CEO Alexander Hass talks about Kokomo’s strategy to grow its home-grown boutique brand, primarily in urban European locations. ... Read More
How ‘beer and wine’ assets play into Vision’s portfolio mix
News / Owners
How ‘beer and wine’ assets play into Vision’s portfolio mix
By Rob Schneider | March 26, 2025
 Vision Hospitality Group Founder and CEO Mitch Patel talks about growth, strategic partnerships and the state of the economy for hotels right now.... Read More
European deal volume jumps 62% in 2024
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
European deal volume jumps 62% in 2024
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 26, 2025
Easing interest rates, private equity funding fuel activity with even more expected in 2025, according to HVS. ... Read More
SCP's Ken and Pam Cruse ready to scale
News / On the Money
SCP's Ken and Pam Cruse ready to scale
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 24, 2025
The founders of the boutique brand with values surrounding health, kindness and sustainability say they want to reach 50 hotels. Could it come via partnership with a big brand?... Read More
lyf: Co-living pioneer or just ahead of the curve?
News / Brands
lyf: Co-living pioneer or just ahead of the curve?
By Raini H.R. | March 24, 2025
Armed with proof of concept, CapitaLand’s co-living brand lyf is starting to live it up. ... Read More
Latest news: Slow week in US; cuts at Remington; G6 franchise meetings
News / Asset Management
Latest news: Slow week in US; cuts at Remington; G6 franchise meetings
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 21, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
European hotel investors take bullish stance
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
European hotel investors take bullish stance
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 21, 2025
Despite geopolitical concerns, 90% of investors surveyed by CBRE will maintain or increase hotel capital allocations with Spain the top destination. ... Read More
Gencom buys 758 keys in New Orleans
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Gencom buys 758 keys in New Orleans
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 20, 2025
The Miami-based investors buys side-by-side Ritz-Carlton and Courtyard close to Bourbon Street, expanding their urban portfolio.... Read More
Deal activity: March 12-18, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: March 12-18, 2025
By Shawn Turner | March 20, 2025
 Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Axonic Capital exercising a credit bid of $191 million to take possession in a foreclosure auction of the Hilton Atlanta in Georgia.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Cisneros, TMGOC, KHP Capital Partners, Excel Group
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Cisneros, TMGOC, KHP Capital Partners, Excel Group
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | March 20, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week include Adriana Cisneros talking about opportunities in the Dominican Republic.... Read More
Courting conversions: Roads to change vary
News / Owners
Courting conversions: Roads to change vary
By Stefani C. O'Connor | March 20, 2025
Investors finding the right markets to grow their portfolios need to assess the right choice and watch for red flags. ... Read More
Latest news: US RevPAR -4.2% last week; Pendry Nashville financing; more Four Season residences
News / Brands
Latest news: US RevPAR -4.2% last week; Pendry Nashville financing; more Four Season residences
March 20, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Choice finds efficiencies to add rooms to upper-midscale brands
News / Brands
Choice finds efficiencies to add rooms to upper-midscale brands
By Rob Schneider | March 19, 2025
The company is adding revenue-generating spaces, which will largely be gained by reutilizing space to add room counts to both Country Inn & Suites and Comfort properties.... Read More