Financing

The go-to source for the latest news and insights on hotel financing trends is Hotel Investment Today's financing section. Our comprehensive coverage includes topics such as mergers and acquisitions, refinancing deals, investment strategies, and updates on significant transactions. You'll also find market analyses, expert opinions, and more on the current state and future outlook of hotel finance.
Latest news: New CEO at Driftwood; junk fee law in NYC; Fairmont to Calgary
News / Asset Management
Latest news: New CEO at Driftwood; junk fee law in NYC; Fairmont to Calgary
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 23, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Starwood, Aimbridge, Noble
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Starwood, Aimbridge, Noble
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | January 22, 2026
Among the noteworthy quotes of the week is Noble Investment's Dustin Fisher talking about the value surrounding certainty of closing.... Read More
Deal activity: December 31-January 20, 2026
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: December 31-January 20, 2026
By Shawn Turner | January 22, 2026
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Royalton Hotels & Resorts and Alojica’s acquisition of The Westin Resort & Spa, Cancun in Mexico.... Read More
Latest news: Canyon, Six Senses to Utah; Loews 3rd in Arlington; AAHOA founder dies
News / Brands
Latest news: Canyon, Six Senses to Utah; Loews 3rd in Arlington; AAHOA founder dies
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 22, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hilton's Nassetta discusses Minnesota, organic growth
News / Brands
Hilton's Nassetta discusses Minnesota, organic growth
By Christina Jelski | January 22, 2026
During a roundtable, Nassetta spoke about hotels that temporarily closed in St. Paul, defended their decision to cut ties with another hotel and talked 'organic growth.'... Read More
Starwood’s 1 Hotel coming to the Catskills
News / Brands
Starwood’s 1 Hotel coming to the Catskills
By Rob Schneider | January 21, 2026
The 1 Hotel & Homes Hudson Valley will be set on 775 acres and feature a residential element opening in 2026 and a resort opening in 2028.... Read More
Latest news: Closures in Minnesota; Miami development; $47.5M loan in Tennessee
News / Owners
Latest news: Closures in Minnesota; Miami development; $47.5M loan in Tennessee
By Rob Schneider | January 21, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
UK debt market ‘stable but selective’
News / EMEA
UK debt market ‘stable but selective’
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 21, 2026
Head of HVS Europe’s debt advisory provides insight into the UK debt market, suggesting refinancing to remain the primary driver.... Read More
Minor’s 2026 growth focuses on franchising, new brands
News / Brands
Minor’s 2026 growth focuses on franchising, new brands
By Rob Schneider | January 20, 2026
After a record year of signings, the Bangkok-based operator is focused on diversification and asset-light growth.... Read More
Latest news: Bain sells in Greece; ESA portfolio refi; sale in California
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Bain sells in Greece; ESA portfolio refi; sale in California
By Rob Schneider | January 20, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why Noble pushes deeper into BLTA arena
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Why Noble pushes deeper into BLTA arena
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 20, 2026
New buy of a 14-property Woodspring portfolio expands Noble’s segment growth, surging past 100 units in just over two years.... Read More
Maldives 2.0: Rise of the Township Asset Class
News / Asia Pacific
Maldives 2.0: Rise of the Township Asset Class
By Raini H.R. | January 20, 2026
A new model may draw institutional investors and widen opportunities for hospitality investment.... Read More
Corinthia sells big stake in Lisbon
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Corinthia sells big stake in Lisbon
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 19, 2026
European PE firm Orion takes a 72% in Corinthia Lisbon, marking the first capital deployment from new fund.... Read More
NYC leads projections for new US hotels in 2026
News
NYC leads projections for new US hotels in 2026
By Rob Schneider | January 16, 2026
Data from CoStar also projects a dramatic increase in the number of hotels opening over the next two years, rising from 749 in 2025 to 1,688 in 2027.... Read More
Advisors weigh in on interest rate direction
News
Advisors weigh in on interest rate direction
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 16, 2026
Most members of Hotel Investment Today’s advisory board see a 50- to 100-bps cut, but lament the unexpected.... Read More