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 / Owners

Ohana exec on why he’s bullish for deals in 2025

By Rob Schneider | December 20, 2024

Eddie Yu, managing director for investments at Ohana Real Estate Investors, talked about the current market and why lower interest rates could open up the supply of deals in the coming year.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Big CMBS comeback; high-profile US refis; Rockbridge buys 3 ZaZas

By Rob Schneider | December 20, 2024

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Covivio acquires Iberostar in Tenerife

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 19, 2024

The €81 million deal comes after finalizing consolidation of operating and property companies held jointly with AccorInvest. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Trinity busy again buying Fairmont in Seattle

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 19, 2024

With the ink barely dry on a deal to acquire The Standard in London, the acquisitive PE firm acquires a Seattle stalwart.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Soho House receives another buyout offer

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 19, 2024

Second offer in a year represents an 83% premium but values the company well below its IPO price in 2021.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Lark Hospitality, Oyo, Hotel Equities

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | December 19, 2024

Noteworthy quotes from this week's stories include Hilton's luxury brand head Dino Michael talking about his obligation to bring back the Waldorf Astoria New York just right.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Style meets technology in new Lark Hospitality JV

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 19, 2024

Lark Hotels will take a controlling interest in a new venture with Life House that will have nearly $1 billion in assets under management. ... Read More

News / REITs

Ashford moving on from debt with new revenue initiative

By Rob Schneider | December 18, 2024

The “GRO AHT” plan by the Dallas-based REIT aims to drive EBITDA and increase share value by cutting costs through layoffs and pay cuts, streamlining labor costs and adding new revenue streams.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Oyo completes deal for G6, replaces CEO, plans expansion

By Rob Schneider | December 18, 2024

The New Delhi-based travel technology company plans to add over 150 hotels to Motel 6 and Studio 6 in 2025 and has completed an extensive corporate restructuring at the Texas-based company.... Read More

News / Brands

Here comes THE Waldorf Astoria

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 18, 2024

The original Waldorf Astoria in New York City is expected to reopen this spring after seven-plus years. Hilton’s head of luxury brands talks about the meticulous process.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Blackstone mulls Grand Wailea sale; $118M refi in Boston; junk fee ban

By Rob Schneider | December 17, 2024

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Dublin-based Dean Group heads to SoBe

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 17, 2024

Elliott Investment Management has acquired and will rebrand The Gates Hotel to become Dean’s U.S. flagship property. ... Read More

News / Owners

Why Ohana’s latest acquisition is a ‘bullseye’

By Rob Schneider | December 17, 2024

An Ohana executive talks about why the 357-key Hyatt Regency in a Seattle suburb perfectly fits the company’s acquisition strategy.... Read More

News / Contributed Perspectives

New dimensions in branded residential

By Spencer Levine | December 16, 2024

Here’s what’s new, what’s next, and what matters most for design, construction and opportunity.... Read More

News / Owners

How design can help drive ROI in 2025

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 16, 2024

Thought leaders from the design world talk about what developers need to consider to generate a good return; it often starts with processes.... Read More

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