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.
Soft brand launches diversify Sonesta’s upmarket offers
News / Brands
Soft brand launches diversify Sonesta’s upmarket offers
By Mary Scoviak | June 13, 2023
Factors from financing to franchisee and consumer appeal spur rollout of upper upscale Classico, A Sonesta Collection, and upscale MOD, A Sonesta Collection.... Read More
Middle East development pipeline update
News / Owners
Middle East development pipeline update
By Lodging Econometrics | June 13, 2023
 Lodging Econometrics reports that the hotel development pipeline in the Middle East is up 11% by projects and 7% by rooms year-over-year.... Read More
Latest HITs: Travelodge for sale; Kirkwood adds in Palm Springs; Auberge to Dallas
News / Brands
Latest HITs: Travelodge for sale; Kirkwood adds in Palm Springs; Auberge to Dallas
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 13, 2023
The latest global news about development, M&A, brand growth and more.... Read More
Latest HITs: InterCon San Antonio underway; Accor grows branded residences; GrubHub, Homewood deal
News / Brands
Latest HITs: InterCon San Antonio underway; Accor grows branded residences; GrubHub, Homewood deal
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 9, 2023
The latest global news on development, M&A and more.... Read More
US cap rate trends reveal most attractive deal opportunities
News / Mergers and Acquistions
US cap rate trends reveal most attractive deal opportunities
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 8, 2023
Opposite ends of the chain scales expected to remain most appealing over the medium term.  ... Read More
Latest HITs: B&B, Meridia partner; Hilton to Croatia; IHG grows in Egypt
News / Brands
Latest HITs: B&B, Meridia partner; Hilton to Croatia; IHG grows in Egypt
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 8, 2023
The latest global news on development, M&A, investment and more.... Read More
Hot Type: Nassetta, Freed, Shivdasani, Dean
News / Insights
Hot Type: Nassetta, Freed, Shivdasani, Dean
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Mary Scoviak | June 8, 2023
Some of the best quotes of the week from our stories, including coverage from CHRIS-HOLA, NYU and a story about the ultra-luxury Soneva brand.... Read More
Soneva proves it’s a good investment again
News / Owners
Soneva proves it’s a good investment again
By Raini Hamdi | June 7, 2023
Soneva is opening a third resort in the Maldives, but even if its portfolio doubles in years ahead can such small groups swim in big ocean?... Read More
Deal activity: May 30 - June 6, 2023
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: May 30 - June 6, 2023
By Shawn Turner | June 7, 2023
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Ryman Hospitality Properties' $800 million acquisition of the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa from Blackstone.... Read More
Latest HITs: Ryman buys from Blackstone; Park exiting SF; Wyndham in Singapore
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Latest HITs: Ryman buys from Blackstone; Park exiting SF; Wyndham in Singapore
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 5, 2023
The latest global news on development, M&A, data and executive hires.... Read More
CEOs provide rosy outlook at NYU conference
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CEOs provide rosy outlook at NYU conference
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 5, 2023
With a world on the verge of "normalization," demand persistence, supply weakness and strong employment have major U.S. CEOs seeing even more upside to the recovery.... Read More
Extended-stay for everyone
News / Franchising
Extended-stay for everyone
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 5, 2023
Marriott launches affordable midscale extended-stay brand Project MidX Studios with more than 250 discussions in the hopper.... Read More
Latest HITs: Big plan in Dubai; Tivoli's all-inclusive; Registry Collection to Europe
News / Brands
Latest HITs: Big plan in Dubai; Tivoli's all-inclusive; Registry Collection to Europe
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 2, 2023
The latest news in development, M&A, data and more from around the world.... Read More
Remington revving up in Caribbean
News / Management
Remington revving up in Caribbean
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 2, 2023
CEO Dean said 12 new deals in development and that the move is worth the risk with higher unlevered IRRs the reward.... Read More
Smart conversions fast-track Latin American development
News / Latin America
Smart conversions fast-track Latin American development
By Mary Scoviak | June 2, 2023
Hospitality development insiders speaking at the 2023 CHRIS/HOLA conference pinpoint the potential and pitfalls of regional assets ripe for repurposing.... Read More