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.
New South Wales conference hotel sells again
News / Mergers and Acquistions
New South Wales conference hotel sells again
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 24, 2024
Jerry Schwartz acquires Blue Mountains leisure and conference hotel to boost NSW portfolio. ... Read More
CHRIS video: Adam Stewart, Sandals Resorts
News / Watch Learn Videos
CHRIS video: Adam Stewart, Sandals Resorts
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 24, 2024
Hotel Investment Today talked to Sandals Resorts Executive Chairman Adam Stewart about the state of development in the Caribbean and how Sandals is evolving its offer to meet changing customer preferences.... Read More
Why 2023 was a ‘tremendous success’ for Caribbean hospitality
News / Caribbean
Why 2023 was a ‘tremendous success’ for Caribbean hospitality
By Rob Schneider | April 23, 2024
At the opening session of the 15th annual CHRIS conference, data experts explained why 2023 was such a great year for the Caribbean and why there’s even more room for optimism in 2024. ... Read More
Noble House invests in Oregon coast portfolio
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Noble House invests in Oregon coast portfolio
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 23, 2024
Deal with The Pacific City Lodging Portfolio on the Oregon coast gives owners the opportunity to realize further growth versus an intended sale. ... Read More
Leaders identify emerging trends at CHRIS
News / Brands
Leaders identify emerging trends at CHRIS
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 22, 2024
The 15th annual CHRIS conference starts with a CEO session where leaders focus on the changing face of luxury and development opportunities in the Caribbean. ... Read More
Hays exiting at Ashford Hospitality Trust
News / REITs
Hays exiting at Ashford Hospitality Trust
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 19, 2024
New CEO Stephen Zsigray comes from inside as the struggling REIT continues to sell assets and refinance debt.... Read More
MCR, BLT close on $632M refinance for 53-hotel portfolio
News / Financing
MCR, BLT close on $632M refinance for 53-hotel portfolio
By Rob Schneider | April 19, 2024
The refinance was securitized as a SASB CMSB transaction for the 53 hotels, which were valued at $960 million.... Read More
Driftwood Capital’s approach to acquisitions
News / Owners
Driftwood Capital’s approach to acquisitions
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 19, 2024
The father-son team said the current environment is ripe for increased M&A, but they will be picky about dealmaking and even consider tertiary markets if there is strong growth potential.... Read More
Driftwood refinances Sheraton in Park City, Utah
News / Financing
Driftwood refinances Sheraton in Park City, Utah
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 18, 2024
Five-year CMBS loan for 200-key, strong group business property in a preferred high-barrier-to-entry market creates more favorable terms, value for investors.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Access Point Financial, HAMA, Driftwood Capital
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Access Point Financial, HAMA, Driftwood Capital
April 18, 2024
Among our top quotes from the past week is HAMA President Sarah Gulla talking about the association's take on performance for the rest of 2024. ... Read More
Deal activity: April 9-17, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: April 9-17, 2024
By Shawn Turner | April 18, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Sunstone Hotel Investors’ acquisition of the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk from Hyatt Hotels.... Read More
Driftwood Capital plays its best hands
News / Owners
Driftwood Capital plays its best hands
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 17, 2024
White knight investments, lending drive business, even as the Miami-based real estate firm has $800 million in new development in the works. ... Read More
Why 2023 was a banner year for Japanese hotels
News
Why 2023 was a banner year for Japanese hotels
By Rob Schneider | April 16, 2024
CBRE research shows foreign travelers continue to surge into the country, as does foreign investment in the hospitality sector.... Read More
Latest news: Blackstone explores Motel 6 sale; US construction up; historic casino deal in Virginia
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Blackstone explores Motel 6 sale; US construction up; historic casino deal in Virginia
By Rob Schneider | April 16, 2024
Latest news: Blackstone explores sale of Motel 6; US hotel construction up; historic casino deal in Va. false Latest news: Blackstone explores sale of Motel 6 brand; US hotel construction up; historic casino deal in Virginia Breaking news about development, M&A and management, including Hyatt, IHG,... Read More
Partners Group acquires minority stake in Trinity Investments
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Partners Group acquires minority stake in Trinity Investments
By Rob Schneider | April 15, 2024
The Swiss PE firm is targeting an initial $500 million investment with Trinity with an opportunity to commit further capital in future hospitality deals.... Read More