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 / EMEA

Israeli hoteliers look to Europe for growth

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 4, 2024

More players are looking to nearby Greece and beyond to balance the roller coaster rides they face in their home country.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

European deal activity down 19% in 2023

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 4, 2024

HVS HWE report suggests the worst is over and activity is off the a fairly strong start in 2024. ... Read More

News / C Corps

Ashford Inc. makes plans to delist from NYSE

By Rob Schneider | April 3, 2024

The Dallas-based company, which advises two other REITs, said it is taking steps to avoid the “substantial cost and expense of being a public reporting company.” The move is expected to save $2.5 million per year.... Read More

News / Owners

Kennealey new CEO at KSL Resorts

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 3, 2024

Industry veteran will continue as CEO of KSL’s Mission Hill Hospitality, while taking charge of operations and development at the resort company.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Hilton takes major stake in Sydell Group’s NoMad brand

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 3, 2024

Deal for luxury lifestyle brand should jump start growth in global market with expectation for as many as 100 NoMads over time. ... Read More

News / Owners

Why the ‘mass affluent consumer’ drive KSL’s investments

By Rob Schneider | April 3, 2024

The Denver-based private equity firm has already invested billions in the hospitality industry, and there’s plenty of dry powder left in its latest $2 billion fund.... Read More

News / Brands

Playa’s Mulet on expansion, all-inclusive market

By Christina Jelski | April 2, 2024

Executive vice president and chief investment officer discusses growth in the Caribbean and Mexico that includes the first Kimpton all-inclusive on the Riviera Maya. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Wyndham aligns with WaterWalk extended-stay brand

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 2, 2024

The move gives Wyndham its third extended-stay brand and 25th overall; no pipeline announced but growth expected via conversion and new development. ... Read More

News / Asset Management

Spotlight shines brighter on algorithmic price-fixing

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 1, 2024

After a series of lawsuits, newly expressed interest in a case by the DOJ and FTC could signal more scrutiny over alleged hotel pricing collusion.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: NewcrestImage, Concord Hospitality, Vision Hospitality

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | March 28, 2024

Among our top quotes from the past week is NewcrestImage's Mehul Patel speaking at The Hunter Conference about they keys to getting transactions done and what 'dirty word' to avoid. ... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Henderson Park rebrands Caley; Washington Hilton refi; Alps deals

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 28, 2024

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

News / Asset Management

Hotel lender on helping solve the PIP problem

By Rob Schneider | March 27, 2024

Last week, Access Point Financial announced a new loan product to help owners address the CapEx that the brands are now mandating after the pandemic.... Read More