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.
KSL buys Hersha Hospitality Trust for $1.4 billion
News / Mergers and Acquistions
KSL buys Hersha Hospitality Trust for $1.4 billion
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 28, 2023
It's the first REIT to trade hands in many years. In all cash deal, KSL will take 25 luxury and lifestyle hotels private.... Read More
Latest HITs: Oberoi, Reliance deal; good news about meetings; more resort fee trouble
News / Management
Latest HITs: Oberoi, Reliance deal; good news about meetings; more resort fee trouble
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 25, 2023
The latest on global development, M&A and key data.... Read More
Blackstone fund sells 22% stake in Bellagio
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Blackstone fund sells 22% stake in Bellagio
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 25, 2023
Realty Income will pay about $950 million in common and preferred equity; Blackstone generates cash for investors.... Read More
BH3 Co-CEO Freedman on Raleigh deal, lending dynamics
News / Owners
BH3 Co-CEO Freedman on Raleigh deal, lending dynamics
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 24, 2023
Florida-based developer, investor, lender talks about why it is working with SHVO in Miami Beach, offers his perspective on hospitality lending trends and more.... Read More
Latest HITs: MCR leasing Gramercy; London leads European pipeline; WTTC forecast
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Latest HITs: MCR leasing Gramercy; London leads European pipeline; WTTC forecast
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 24, 2023
The latest on global development, M&A and industry data.... Read More
Hot Type: JLL, Dusit, Extended Stay America, Salter Brothers
News / Insights
Hot Type: JLL, Dusit, Extended Stay America, Salter Brothers
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | August 24, 2023
Insightful quotes from some of our biggest stories of the week, including JLL's Perez-Alvarado on her appointment at Accor.... Read More
IHG further commits to support for minority ownership opportunities
News / Franchising
IHG further commits to support for minority ownership opportunities
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 23, 2023
A five-year, $30 million program is expected to hope under-represented groups get deals across the finish line with everything from key money to connecting lenders to capital sources.... Read More
Deal activity: August 16-22, 2023
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: August 16-22, 2023
By Shawn Turner | August 23, 2023
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is Three Wall Capital’s $64.2 million acquisition of a three-hotel portfolio in Florida from Blackstone.... Read More
Salter Brothers starts management company
News / Owners
Salter Brothers starts management company
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 23, 2023
Australia-based owner-operator said it expects to double its platform in the next 24 months.... Read More
New business units diversify Dusit’s earnings
News / Brands
New business units diversify Dusit’s earnings
By Raini Hamdi | August 22, 2023
There’s more to Bangkok-based Dusit International now than just rooms. In fact, its adjacent businesses are targeted to account for half of the company’s revenues in five years.... Read More
Latest HITs: Waramaug adds in Atlanta; data on NYC, China pipeline, boutiques
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Latest HITs: Waramaug adds in Atlanta; data on NYC, China pipeline, boutiques
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 21, 2023
The latest on development, M&A and important data.... Read More
Hot Type: Pyramid Global Hospitality, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Certares
News / Insights
Hot Type: Pyramid Global Hospitality, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Certares
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | August 17, 2023
Insightful quotes from some of our biggest stories of the past week, including one about the PIP pendulum swinging back in favor of brands.... Read More
Adjacent parcels can add value, help finalize deals
News / Owners
Adjacent parcels can add value, help finalize deals
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 17, 2023
In an era where building new hotels is challenging, acquiring land next to an existing property provides opportunity to get creative with expansion, sweeten valuations.... Read More
Latest HITs: Aimbridge, TWC deal; CBRE reforecasts; first Hyatt Studios
News / Brands
Latest HITs: Aimbridge, TWC deal; CBRE reforecasts; first Hyatt Studios
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 16, 2023
The latest global news about deals, development and data.... Read More
Deal activity: August 9-16, 2023
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: August 9-16, 2023
By Shawn Turner | August 16, 2023
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is Jeffrey Zwick & Associates’ $33.6 million acquisition of the Collective Paper Factory Hotel in Long Island City, New York.... Read More