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.
Deal activity: November 29 - December 5, 2023
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: November 29 - December 5, 2023
By Shawn Turner | December 6, 2023
 Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is Blackstone’s acquisition from Goldman Sachs of the 158-room Moxy Kyoto Nijo.  ... Read More
Latest news: Belmond adds in Mexico; group demand drives US profits; Rosewood to Barbuda
News / Brands
Latest news: Belmond adds in Mexico; group demand drives US profits; Rosewood to Barbuda
December 6, 2023
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Blackstone buys from Goldman in Japan; voco grows in Australasia; milestone for Hilton
News / Brands
Latest news: Blackstone buys from Goldman in Japan; voco grows in Australasia; milestone for Hilton
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | December 4, 2023
Breaking news about development, M&A, data and more.... Read More
Forte sells significant stake to Saudi fund
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Forte sells significant stake to Saudi fund
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 4, 2023
 Deal expected to give London-based luxury hotelier new impetus to grow the brand.  ... Read More
Apple Hospitality stays in its lane to best compete on deals
News / Owners
Apple Hospitality stays in its lane to best compete on deals
By Rob Schneider | December 1, 2023
Here’s a look inside the active dealmaking that has made Apple Hospitality a unique player in the current REIT space.... Read More
Latest news: KSL-Hersha financing details; AHLA supports "junk fee" bills; IHG adds in Turkey
News / Brands
Latest news: KSL-Hersha financing details; AHLA supports "junk fee" bills; IHG adds in Turkey
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 1, 2023
Breaking news about development, M&A, data and more.... Read More
Why Macau's push for more non-gaming revenue is a force
News / Brands
Why Macau's push for more non-gaming revenue is a force
By Raini Hamdi | December 1, 2023
Macau’s dream for more non-gaming revenue finally has teeth, putting the destination in a stronger position to compete for higher-yield tourists seeking attractions other than casinos.... Read More
Hottest developments in China
News / Owners
Hottest developments in China
By Rob Schneider | December 1, 2023
New development data on China from Lodging Econometrics shows Chengdu has the most new construction projects.... Read More
Latest news: Marriott expands all-inclusive; c-suite moves at Accor; extended-stay data
News / Brands
Latest news: Marriott expands all-inclusive; c-suite moves at Accor; extended-stay data
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 30, 2023
Breaking news about development, M&A, people and data.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Noble Investment, Peninsula Hotels, Minor Hotels
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Noble Investment, Peninsula Hotels, Minor Hotels
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | November 30, 2023
Some noteworthy quotes from the past week, including Noble Investment Group's Mit Shah talking about the challenges third-party managers are having with capex funding. ... Read More
Latest news: Hyatt Studios update; JLL Asia Pac deal data; first MOD opens
News / Brands
Latest news: Hyatt Studios update; JLL Asia Pac deal data; first MOD opens
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 29, 2023
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels sticks to asset value focus
News / Owners
Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels sticks to asset value focus
By Raini Hamdi | November 29, 2023
Its major revenue source, Hong Kong, hasn't fully recovered but that hasn’t stopped the holding company of Peninsula Hotels from keeping its assets as shiny as its Rolls-Royce fleet. ... Read More
How the ‘Big Mac’ of hotels plans to disrupt the industry
News / Owners
How the ‘Big Mac’ of hotels plans to disrupt the industry
By Rob Schneider | November 29, 2023
Hotel101, a subsidiary of Manila-based DoubleDragon, has micro-owners, one type of room and massive plans to be in 25 countries in the next three years.  ... Read More
Noble’s Shah offers insights on Aimbridge, third-party challenges
News / Management
Noble’s Shah offers insights on Aimbridge, third-party challenges
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 28, 2023
As third-party managers jockey for positioning, what are the opportunities and potential pitfalls? Noble Investment’s Mit Shah offers an insider’s perspective.... Read More
Choice prepares to buy Wyndham stock, take board seats: Reuters
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Choice prepares to buy Wyndham stock, take board seats: Reuters
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 27, 2023
Choice Hotels hostile takeover attempt could become more intense if Wyndham does not return to the bargaining table, according to sources.... Read More