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

Latest news: Pierre on market again?; update on Sunstone rumor; Azul grows Red Cliffs

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 10, 2024

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

News / Contributed Perspectives

Longevity: The next big opportunity to drive revenue growth

By Judith Cartwright | December 9, 2024

With wellness tourism booming, the longevity movement offers hotels a chance to shake things up and stand out in an increasingly crowded market.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Loan for Cali hotel; Ashford converts in Florida; Lore converts Mondrian

December 9, 2024

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

News / Financing

Latest news: Fontainebleau refi; Brookfield buys in Brisbane; Vegas arena hotel

By Rob Schneider | December 6, 2024

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Covivio, AccorInvest finalize almost €800M deal

By Rob Schneider | December 5, 2024

Covivio now owns 43 hotels in France, Belgium, and Germany and sells 16 hotels to AccorInvest in the same regions. Several management firms are also involved to help accelerate the repositioning plan.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: November 20-December 3, 2024

By Shawn Turner | December 5, 2024

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was the Czechoslovak Group’s acquisition of the Four Seasons Hotel in Prague in the Czech Republic from Northwood Investors for a reported CZK 4.7 billion ($195.24 million).... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: JLL, Dawson Design, Accor, Olive by Embassy

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | December 5, 2024

Among the noteworthy quotes of the week is R.W. Baird analyst Michael Bellisario reacting to speculation about a potential sale of Sunstone Hotel Investors.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Ashford sells in Boston; new Orlando luxe hotel; Conrad in Portugal sells

By Rob Schneider | December 4, 2024

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

News / Brands

WATG bets big on casino-resorts

By Raini H.R. | December 4, 2024

Opportunities grow for non-gaming income as casino-resorts, including projects in Asia Pacific, welcome next-gen guests.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Peachtree makes third DST deal of 2024

By Rob Schneider | December 3, 2024

The 90-key Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Augustine in the Jacksonville, Florida, area is the sixth Delaware Statutory Trust acquisition for Peachtree overall.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Blackstone could lose 4 hotels; Mundi acquires in Vancouver; new CEO for Rosen

By Rob Schneider | December 3, 2024

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Opportunity fund buys in Mississippi, Georgia

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 3, 2024

Two cash deals for three properties by Woodvale from Chartwell Hospitality increases the Atlanta-based PE firm’s hospitality holdings.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Trinity makes bid for Sunstone REIT: report

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 3, 2024

While talks reportedly are not ongoing, it could become a catalyst for lodging REIT values to bounce and more deals to surface.... Read More

News / Brands

Why this ‘accidental’ hotelier sees a Spark of growth in India

By Rob Schneider | December 3, 2024

Olive by Embassy recently signed a deal with Hilton to introduce the Spark brand in India and add 150 hotels in 10 years. Here’s how the deal came together and why it won’t just be for conversions.... Read More

News / Owners

What hotels designers can’t wait to see in 2025

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 2, 2024

From quirky independents by Liz Lambert to new luxury coming into the hot Mexican market, designers discuss what they want to see in 2025, and why. ... Read More

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