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.
Latest news: Trinity's strategic hire; Sonesta's first in Mexico; Valencia's big deal
News / Owners
Latest news: Trinity's strategic hire; Sonesta's first in Mexico; Valencia's big deal
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 23, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data, people and more.... Read More
Northstar rebrands Caribbean, Latin America events as ALIS CALA
News / Insights
Northstar rebrands Caribbean, Latin America events as ALIS CALA
July 23, 2024
Formerly called CHRIS and HOLA, the newly introduced ALIS CALA event will utilize the appeal of the ALIS portfolio of events in the Americas to provide more networking and deal-making opportunities. ... Read More
Selina Hospitality collapsing in insolvency
News / Debt and Equity
Selina Hospitality collapsing in insolvency
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 22, 2024
Once valued at $1.2 billion, the “digital nomads” lifestyle brand will be delisted from the Nasdaq. ... Read More
Balancing face-to-face meetings with their impacts
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Balancing face-to-face meetings with their impacts
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 22, 2024
Deloitte corporate travel study suggests struggle to between the need for meetings with steep pricing and persistent environmental impact. ... Read More
Americas, APAC pipelines most robust
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Americas, APAC pipelines most robust
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 22, 2024
New 2Q24 data shows increased year-over-year activity with U.S. and China construction numbers leading the way. ... Read More
Latest news: Raffles gets Tokyo; Marriott residences growth; Taj first residence
News / Management
Latest news: Raffles gets Tokyo; Marriott residences growth; Taj first residence
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 22, 2024
Latest news: Marriott residences growth; Amex on T&E spending; Taj's first residence false Breaking news about development, deals, data and more. Brought to you by 0 0 74 News AHLA comments on NYC hotel license bill. On July 18, New York Cit... Read More
Sunset Hospitality: Rising Ennismore of the Middle East?
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Sunset Hospitality: Rising Ennismore of the Middle East?
By Raini H.R. | July 22, 2024
Dubai-based Sunset Hospitality Group eyes the lifestyle hotel market, poised to bring Mondrian-style luxury to the world.... Read More
Big bump in price, number of trades in the US
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Big bump in price, number of trades in the US
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 22, 2024
Year-over-year comparisons for 2Q24 from LWHA shows 36% increase in number of deals over $10 million and 63% bump in dollar volume. ... Read More
Latest news: Shinola to Indy; Minor brands add China; big investment in Indonesia
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Latest news: Shinola to Indy; Minor brands add China; big investment in Indonesia
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 22, 2024
Breaking news about development, deals, data and more.... Read More
Certares' Hecht on M&A disconnect, finding pockets
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Certares' Hecht on M&A disconnect, finding pockets
By Rob Schneider | July 19, 2024
Certares’ Nolan Hecht talks about hotel M&A, “pocket” neighborhoods and what's surprising him about group travel this summer.... Read More
Latest news: JRK closes in La Jolla; Virgin, Preferred partner; new Perry in Florida
News / Owners
Latest news: JRK closes in La Jolla; Virgin, Preferred partner; new Perry in Florida
By Rob Schneider | July 18, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
US construction activity highest since February 2023
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US construction activity highest since February 2023
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 18, 2024
The volume of U.S. hotel rooms under construction reached its highest level in 16 months, according to June data from CoStar.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Certares, Coury, Auberge, InnVentures
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Certares, Coury, Auberge, InnVentures
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | July 18, 2024
Noteworthy quotes from top stories of the past week include Certares' Nolan Hecht about current acquisition dynamics.... Read More
Hyatt bidding for Standard International: Report
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Hyatt bidding for Standard International: Report
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 18, 2024
Bloomberg is citing sources saying Hyatt is pursuing another bolt-on lifestyle hotel company as it extends its asset-light growth strategy.... Read More
Why Certares is so optimistic about the M&A market
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Why Certares is so optimistic about the M&A market
By Rob Schneider | July 17, 2024
Nolan Hecht, whose company has already acquired two high-profile assets in 2024, said he thinks this is one of the best hotel acquisition periods in decades. Here's why.... Read More