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

Kemps sell 20% stake in Firmdale: report

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 24, 2025

Swedish pharmaceuticals mogul is the reported buyer of the chic brand started some 40 years ago by Tim and Kit Kemp.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Boutique for Houston; Garnet buys in New Orleans; Hilton adds 3 in Athens

By Rob Schneider | February 21, 2025

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

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: IHG, Choice Hotels, VICI, Hilton

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | February 21, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week was IHG's Elie Maalouf talking about their acquisition of Ruby hotels and the attractiveness of the urban micro space.... Read More

News / On the Money

Greg Kennealey on starting a new owner-operator platform

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 21, 2025

Kennealey is in charge of the new business that combines the assets of KSL Resorts and Mission Hill Hospitality. How will he drive the business forward and where might he lean-in hardest?... Read More

News / C Corps

Choice’s growth focused on ‘revenue-intense’ US brands

By Rob Schneider | February 20, 2025

During Choice Hotels fourth-quarter earnings call, CEO Pat Pacious discussed the benefits of the larger-scale brands in its pipeline and the company’s ability to rapidly add conversion hotels into its system.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: February 11-18, 2025

By Shawn Turner | February 20, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Schroders Capital’s acquisition from Invesco Real Estate of the NH Collection Milano CityLife in Milan, Italy.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Hyatt paid $465M for Grupo Piñero stake

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 20, 2025

Hyatt 10-K reveals purchase price; Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts reaffirms €128 million reinvestment in its portfolio. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: CapMan buys in Nordics; DiamondRock sells in DC; Limestone buys Nobu London

By Rob Schneider | February 20, 2025

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

News / Owners

VICI makes $300M bet on One Beverly Hills

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 20, 2025

Trio of investors establish strategic relationship to develop experiential investments, starting with the Aman-anchored mixed-use project. ... Read More

News / C Corps

Accor reiterates 3% to 5% unit growth in 2025

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 20, 2025

Full-year and 4Q24 earnings mostly in line with expectations as the Paris-based giant confirmed medium-term outlook. ... Read More

News / C Corps

Choice hits upper end of guidance with 2024 numbers

By Rob Schneider | February 20, 2025

Choice Hotels International reported systemwide net room growth of 3.3% and a net income increase of 16% for 2024 as part of its fourth quarter and full-year 2024 earnings.... Read More

News / Brands

Hilton signs big deal for Hampton in India

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 20, 2025

License agreement for 75 hotels with Nile Hospitality further extends Hilton’s reach in the mid-market. ... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Hyatt adds in Cincy; Design Hotels to China; global pipeline surging

By Rob Schneider | February 19, 2025

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Centurion acquires Mandarin Oriental residence in Beverly Hills

By Rob Schneider | February 19, 2025

The 54-unit project was completed in May but was put up for bulk sale after its developer, Shvo, defaulted on more than $200 million in loans last September.... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

Increased investor intent in Asia Pacific

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 19, 2025

News CBRE research shows improved performance is buoying appetite for investment with approximately 45% looking to increase their purchasing volume in 2025 by more than 10%. ... Read More

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