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.
OTO Development names new CEO
News / Owners
OTO Development names new CEO
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 30, 2024
Rob Rain comes in from another Johnson Group company to oversee strategic initiatives designed to drive growth, increase efficiencies and maximize profitability.... Read More
Latest news: Big deals for IHG in UAE; first 3D hotel; extended-stay strength
News / Brands
Latest news: Big deals for IHG in UAE; first 3D hotel; extended-stay strength
September 27, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Flip Maritz discusses Sundance project, leveraging experience
News / On the Money
Flip Maritz discusses Sundance project, leveraging experience
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 26, 2024
Luxury developer waxes on leveraging experiences and relationships, while offering an update on their high-profile Sundance project in Utah.... Read More
Glyn Aeppel on music's inspiration, taking risks
News / On the Money
Glyn Aeppel on music's inspiration, taking risks
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 26, 2024
Is the music telling the leader of New York City-based Glencove Capital it's time to start building again? Aeppel also discusses her quest to bring the Mob hotels to the U.S.... Read More
John Pritzker on the importance of perseverance and an iron stomach
News / On the Money
John Pritzker on the importance of perseverance and an iron stomach
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 26, 2024
The founder of Geolo Capital talks about some of his biggest hotel investment lessons and why he believes San Francisco is already on the mend.... Read More
Leeny Oberg on the Fed, ‘aha’ moments, career advice
News / On the Money
Leeny Oberg on the Fed, ‘aha’ moments, career advice
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 26, 2024
Leeny Oberg on the Fed, ‘aha’ moments, career advice false Marriott’s CFO and executive vice president of development reacts to the Federal Reserve’s first rate cut in mid-September, talks development opportunities and offers some career path wisdom. Brought to you by... Read More
Latest news: Highgate rebrands 4 in Portugal; update on Citi Field project; Yotel to Belfast
News / Owners
Latest news: Highgate rebrands 4 in Portugal; update on Citi Field project; Yotel to Belfast
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 26, 2024
Breaking news about development, deals, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the week: Oyo, Thor Equities, Sage and more
News / Insights
Quotes of the week: Oyo, Thor Equities, Sage and more
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | September 26, 2024
Among the noteworthy quotes of the week is Oyo International's CEO commenting on the significance of its G6 Hospitality acquisition.... Read More
How bifurcation is affecting drive-to-leisure customers
News / Owners
How bifurcation is affecting drive-to-leisure customers
By Rob Schneider | September 26, 2024
RREAF Holdings CFO talks about an ADR pushback on drive-to-leisure properties, what’s keeping the company out of the M&A market and the draw of RV parks.... Read More
Deal activity: September 17-23
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: September 17-23
By Shawn Turner | September 26, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week, Isrotel has acquired for €68 million the Hotel Savoy Roma in Rome. ... Read More
First José Andrés hotel to Georgetown
News / Owners
First José Andrés hotel to Georgetown
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 25, 2024
After years of negotiations, José Andrés Group and Thor Equities announce plans for 67-room hotel and private membership club in their home town.... Read More
Latest news: Aman, Hyatt add Maldives; second Catbird; Four Seasons SF to auction?
News / Brands
Latest news: Aman, Hyatt add Maldives; second Catbird; Four Seasons SF to auction?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 25, 2024
Breaking news on development, deals, data and more.... Read More
A light at the end of bid-ask spread tunnel?
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
A light at the end of bid-ask spread tunnel?
By Rob Schneider | September 25, 2024
After Peachtree Group’s sixth acquisition of 2024, we asked the company’s SVP of acquisitions and dispositions about what market dynamics he sees.... Read More
Hotel construction booming in APEC
News / Asia Pacific
Hotel construction booming in APEC
By Rob Schneider | September 24, 2024
Asia Pacific, excluding China, has hit record highs for total projects, projects in the early planning stages and renovations and conversions, according to Lodging Econometrics.... Read More
Latest news: Pebblebrook tackles debt; HEI adds in DC; Marriott luxe in Macau
News / REITs
Latest news: Pebblebrook tackles debt; HEI adds in DC; Marriott luxe in Macau
By Rob Schneider | September 24, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More