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.
Why experts are optimistic about 2025 refi market
News / Financing
Why experts are optimistic about 2025 refi market
By Rob Schneider | January 7, 2025
Hotel refinance experts expect an uptick in hotel refinances in 2025 and are hearing optimism from their clients about what the new year can bring in terms of financing. ... Read More
New construction starting to pick up
News / Owners
New construction starting to pick up
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 6, 2025
While supply growth is expected to range only between 1% and 2%, some developers are just now starting to see more shovels in the ground. ... Read More
Latest news: Paris Marriott refi; Nobu adds in New Orleans; Heeton resort in Bhutan
News / Financing
Latest news: Paris Marriott refi; Nobu adds in New Orleans; Heeton resort in Bhutan
By Rob Schneider | January 6, 2025
Latest news: Paris hotel refinance; Nobu adds in New Orleans; Heeton resort in Bhutan false Latest news: Paris hotel refinance; Nobu adds in New Orleans; Heeton resort in Bhutan Breaking news about deals, development, data and more. Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Soft holiday week in US; Travelodge adds in Spain; Rotana to Somalia
News / Asset Management
Latest news: Soft holiday week in US; Travelodge adds in Spain; Rotana to Somalia
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 3, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why this Mexico developer embraces all-inclusive, shareable villas
News / Owners
Why this Mexico developer embraces all-inclusive, shareable villas
By Rob Schneider | January 3, 2025
Elías Barbosa, managing director of Trobbu Group, discusses the concept behind the Trobbu Tulum, which opens this month and plans to expand to the U.S.... Read More
Inside Ashford Trust’s pivot to growing its portfolio
News / REITs
Inside Ashford Trust’s pivot to growing its portfolio
By Rob Schneider | January 2, 2025
The CEO for Ashford Hospitality Trust talks about moving on from COVID debt, transitioning from selling to acquiring assets and the lessons he’s learned six months into the job.... Read More
Deal activity: December 17-31, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: December 17-31, 2024
By Shawn Turner | January 2, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past two weeks was Playa Hotels & Resorts’ sale of the Jewel Paradise Cover in Runaway Bay, Jamaica, for $28.5 million.... Read More
2025 development headwinds, tailwinds
News / Owners
2025 development headwinds, tailwinds
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 2, 2025
New development remains challenging, but creative financing and unique perspectives provide opportunities. ... Read More
Latest news: Dallas Tru trades; Leonardo grows in Berlin; Accor adds in KSA
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Dallas Tru trades; Leonardo grows in Berlin; Accor adds in KSA
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 2, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Playa sells Jamaica resort for $28.5M
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Playa sells Jamaica resort for $28.5M
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 2, 2025
While negotiating a big deal with Hyatt, Playa Hotels & Resorts sells all-inclusive Jewel Paradise Cove Resort & Spa.... Read More
Latest news: SBM launches brand; Ritz-Carlton to Xiamen; strong extended-stay data
News / Brands
Latest news: SBM launches brand; Ritz-Carlton to Xiamen; strong extended-stay data
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 30, 2024
Breaking news about development, deals, data and more.... Read More
McSam sells again – this time a former Radisson
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
McSam sells again – this time a former Radisson
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 30, 2024
Former New York City financial district property-turned-shelter sold to Slate Property Group for $94.5 million ($328,720/key). ... Read More
Hyatt again boosts all-inclusive platform
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Hyatt again boosts all-inclusive platform
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 30, 2024
Deal with Grupo Piñero to add Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts increases Hyatt’s all-inclusive platform by 22 resorts and some 12,000 rooms.... Read More
Hyatt, Playa enter exclusive merger talks
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Hyatt, Playa enter exclusive merger talks
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 23, 2024
Already working together in the all-inclusive space, a merger or acquisition would give Hyatt a greater presence in the Caribbean and “add new incremental durable fee streams.”  ... Read More
Highgate hands back keys in San Francisco
News / Financing
Highgate hands back keys in San Francisco
By Rob Schneider | December 20, 2024
The Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SoMa is the latest in a series of large hotels to have lending issues in the city which has lost downtown activity and population since the pandemic.  ... Read More