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 Ohana loves being a specialist
News / Financing
Why Ohana loves being a specialist
By Rob Schneider | February 23, 2026
Eddie Yu of Ohana Real Estate Investors talks about the space his company fills in hotel lending and why he thinks more deal activity is coming in 2026.... Read More
Fund buys London Marriott Grosvenor Square
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Fund buys London Marriott Grosvenor Square
February 23, 2026
Evolution Investment Fund acquires hotel and development site in London with long-term conviction to the city.... Read More
Minor eyes Singapore REIT launch later this year
News / REITs
Minor eyes Singapore REIT launch later this year
By Rob Schneider | February 20, 2026
Minor International, which is also contemplating a separate restaurant listing, said the moves will help it deleverage and pay off debt.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Ashford, Hyatt, ESA, Vision Hospitality
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Ashford, Hyatt, ESA, Vision Hospitality
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | February 19, 2026
Among noteworthy quotes from this week's story is Ashford's Hector Sanchez talking about potential sale scenarios for Ashford Hospitality Trust.... Read More
5 minutes with Tony Capuano
News / Brands
5 minutes with Tony Capuano
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 19, 2026
At ALIS last month, the Marriott leader waxed about Mr. Marriott, noteworthy trends and risk taking.... Read More
Singapore’s co-living sector comes of age
News / Brands
Singapore’s co-living sector comes of age
By Raini H.R. | February 18, 2026
After six or seven years, investors finally see the light in co-living as a mainstream hospitality asset class.... Read More
New record for global pipeline
News
New record for global pipeline
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 18, 2026
At the end of 4Q25, the U.S. and China accounted for 61% of projects in the global pipeline, according to Lodging Econometrics.... Read More
IHG rolls out premium soft brand
News / C Corps
IHG rolls out premium soft brand
By Rob Schneider | February 17, 2026
 As part of Q4 earnings, IHG launches The Noted Collection for upscale and upper upscale independent conversions.... Read More
CGOs talk about their roles, growth at ALIS
News
CGOs talk about their roles, growth at ALIS
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 17, 2026
Forward panel featuring women in development roles talk about how their roles are evolving and how performance is evolving in 2026.... Read More
Ashford president gives update on Braemar sale
News / REITs
Ashford president gives update on Braemar sale
By Rob Schneider | February 16, 2026
Hector Sanchez said the Braemar sales process is quickly approaching a “fork in the road” for the REIT's direction.... Read More
From construction costs to key money: CDOs at ALIS
News / Owners
From construction costs to key money: CDOs at ALIS
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 16, 2026
Chief development officers at ALIS weigh in on issues and opportunities of the day and how they work with owners.... Read More
Latest news: Details on Host sale; AHT closes in Houston; groundbreak in Georgia
News / Owners
Latest news: Details on Host sale; AHT closes in Houston; groundbreak in Georgia
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 13, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Davidson, Gencom, Hilton, Marriott
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Davidson, Gencom, Hilton, Marriott
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | February 12, 2026
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Davidson Hospitality's Jason Rabidoux previewing the group's plans to move deeper into luxury.... Read More
How third NYC deal came together quickly for Gencom
News / Owners
How third NYC deal came together quickly for Gencom
By Rob Schneider | February 12, 2026
Alessandro Colantonio said the owner has always coveted the New York City market, but could never get the stars to align. Now it has three deals in 16 months.... Read More
Latest news: Extended-stay strength; Super Bowl winner, loser; Nobu to Maldives
News / Brands
Latest news: Extended-stay strength; Super Bowl winner, loser; Nobu to Maldives
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 12, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More