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

Why location was motivation for TMGOC, Certares’ first deal

By Rob Schneider | September 24, 2024

The two companies formed a JV to acquire The Ray Hotel in Delray Beach, Florida. Here’s why they are so bullish on the hotel and the market.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Gencom $550M Bermuda deal; Peachtree's DST property; Playa, Kimpton in Mexico

By Rob Schneider | September 23, 2024

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Oyo parent acquires G6 Hospitality for $525M

By Rob Schneider | September 20, 2024

The parent company of the Motel 6 brand was acquired by New Delhi-based Oyo from Blackstone for $525 million in an all-cash transaction expected to close in the fourth quarter.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Salter Brothers plans listing; refi for London property; HSMAI's Gilbert dies

By Rob Schneider | September 20, 2024

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

News / Insights

Chesky on Airbnb's future in travel and beyond

By Morgan Hines | September 20, 2024

Stating Airbnb is not an alternative accommodations business, the co-founder and CEO hints at branching into new business disciplines but still starting with travel.... Read More

News / Brands

Why Sage Hospitality sees more apartment-hotels in its future

By Rob Schneider | September 19, 2024

The hospitality company that leans heavily into lifestyle and F&B is leveraging its strengths with a new Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy project in Savannah, Georgia. We dig into the details of the deal.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: September 10-16, 2024

By Shawn Turner | September 19, 2024

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was NewcrestImage’s acquisition of the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Columbus Downtown in Columbus, Ohio.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Peachtree, Gencom, Dusit, sbe

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | September 19, 2024

Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week was Peachtree Group's Greg Friedman commenting on the impact of the Federal Reserves 50 bps rate cut.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Israel’s Brown Hotels to merge with Israel Canada Hotels

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 19, 2024

A victim of the war in Israel, the attractive boutique hotel chain is being acquired by real estate investment firm Israel Canada, which will merge it with its majority-owned hotel company.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Fed cuts 50bps. Is it ‘risk on’?

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 18, 2024

The Federal Reserve finally cut rates for the first time in a few years and they went big with a 50 bps move. What are the ramifications? We asked.... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

CBRE takes stock of ANZ owners, operators

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 18, 2024

CBRE takes stock of ANZ owners, operators false As brands proliferate, more than half of the owners and operators in both top 10 lists have expanded their portfolios in the past year. Brought to you by 52813 0 74 News INTERNATIONAL REPORT – The... Read More

News / Owners

Bradshaw to become CEO at L+R Hotels

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 17, 2024

After 13 years at Starwood Capital, the formidable investor wants L+R to become the ‘go-to buyer of hotel real estate and partner of choice for major investors.’... Read More