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.
Quotes of the Week: Blackstone, Covivio, Aimbridge
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Blackstone, Covivio, Aimbridge
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | June 27, 2024
Noteworthy quotes from the week's past stories, including Blackstone's James Seppala talking about his company's acquisition of Village Hotels in the U.K.... Read More
Deal activity: June 18-25, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: June 18-25, 2024
By Shawn Turner | June 27, 2024
Deal activity: June 18-25, 2024 false Deal activity: June 18-25, 2024 Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Leo Capital Management's acquisition of the Embassy Suites Orlando International Drive ICON Park in Florida. Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Leo Capital Managemen... Read More
Thai shrimp exporter sets rate benchmark in Pattaya
News / Owners
Thai shrimp exporter sets rate benchmark in Pattaya
By Raini H.R. | June 27, 2024
First-time hotel investor Narit Chia-Apar shows a differentiated product can always win the price. But exporting seafood may be easier. ... Read More
Bullish Blackstone buys Village Hotels from KSL
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Bullish Blackstone buys Village Hotels from KSL
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 26, 2024
PE giant remains bullish about the hotel sector and Village’s CEO expects to expand the U.K. business.... Read More
How higher rates have changed SBA lending
News / Financing
How higher rates have changed SBA lending
By Rob Schneider | June 25, 2024
PMC Commercial Trust’s Laurie Ivy talks about the world of SBA 7(a) loans, borrower hesitation and higher loan-to-value ratios.... Read More
Singapore rebounds but investment lags: CBRE
News / Asia Pacific
Singapore rebounds but investment lags: CBRE
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 25, 2024
Return of Chinese tourists and big events helps drive performance, but a cumulative 25% increase in construction costs is hindering development.... Read More
Latest news: Hyatt takes Aces in NOLA; Hoxton to Nordics; budget deal in Japan
News / Brands
Latest news: Hyatt takes Aces in NOLA; Hoxton to Nordics; budget deal in Japan
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 25, 2024
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why bankers will force more acquisitions this year
News / Financing
Why bankers will force more acquisitions this year
By Rob Schneider | June 24, 2024
Colliers’ Mark Owens talks about lenders forcing more transactions over the next year, and where banks are redistributing their money in the current capital market.... Read More
Latest news: Boyd interested in Penn; NH to Bangkok; Malmaison in York trades
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Boyd interested in Penn; NH to Bangkok; Malmaison in York trades
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 24, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Covivio, AccorInvest agree to €393 million asset swap
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Covivio, AccorInvest agree to €393 million asset swap
By Rob Schneider | June 21, 2024
The two French companies are consolidating their hotel properties and operating companies in a deal that started last November.... Read More
Ennismore adding Our Habitas to portfolio
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Ennismore adding Our Habitas to portfolio
By Rob Schneider | June 20, 2024
As part of the strategic partnership, the fast-growing lifestyle and leisure hospitality company will manage and plan the growth of the sustainability brand.... Read More
Mega deals, turnarounds keep Japan super active
News / Asia Pacific
Mega deals, turnarounds keep Japan super active
By Raini H.R. | June 19, 2024
At the rate Japan hotel transactions are going, 2024 volume won’t be too far off last year’s record and who knows – it may even surpass it.... Read More
Here are the hurdles to assessing ESG in valuations
News
Here are the hurdles to assessing ESG in valuations
By Rob Schneider | June 18, 2024
The latest study from JLL says educating hotel valuers, better data collection and an increased appetite for green financing are keys for the future.... Read More
Quotes of the week: Driftwood Capital, Strawberry, Choice Hotels
News / Insights
Quotes of the week: Driftwood Capital, Strawberry, Choice Hotels
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | June 18, 2024
Noteworthy quotes from the week's past stories include Driftwood Capital's Carlos Rodriguez, Sr., talking about  construction starts for the next five years.... Read More
Opportunities in transitional Vietnam
News / Asia Pacific
Opportunities in transitional Vietnam
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 18, 2024
Advisor discusses opportunities, challenges and how now could be the moment for foreign investors to jump into the Vietnamese hotel space. ... Read More