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.
Hot Type: Remington, Gencom, Sandals and more
News / Insights
Hot Type: Remington, Gencom, Sandals and more
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 1, 2023
Great quotes and links to story about Remington's rebranding, Gencom's experiences in Costa Rica, how Sandals is responding to new all-inclusive competition and much more.... Read More
How to open a hotel in six days in China
News / Franchising
How to open a hotel in six days in China
By Raini Hamdi | June 1, 2023
Wyndham sees a jump in same year signings and openings in China – one hotel was even rebranded in less than a week of signing. Speed to market is one big change in doing business on the mainland.... Read More
Latest HITs: KSL dealing; Hyatt growth; Procaccianti deal
News / Brands
Latest HITs: KSL dealing; Hyatt growth; Procaccianti deal
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 31, 2023
The latest development, franchise and people news from around the world.... Read More
Deal activity: May 24-30, 2023
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: May 24-30, 2023
By Shawn Turner | May 31, 2023
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week, Melbourne’s iconic Adelphi Hotel sold for A$25 million to a Sydney developer, Virtical Pty Ltd.... Read More
CHRIS video interview: Gencom's Donald McGregor
News / Owners
CHRIS video interview: Gencom's Donald McGregor
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 31, 2023
Gencom's senior vice president of development and managing director for Latin America talks about their development plans, how markets are performing and what their experience has been with ultra-luxury all-inclusive.... Read More
Experts reveal how they’d play Caribbean development
News / Owners
Experts reveal how they’d play Caribbean development
By Mary Scoviak | May 30, 2023
Panelists speaking about hotel development at the 2023 CHRIS/HOLA conference open up about how they’d invest $100 million of their own money in this complex region.... Read More
Latest HITs: Wyndham adds in Bangkok; Napa hotel trades; new CDO at MOHG
News / Brands
Latest HITs: Wyndham adds in Bangkok; Napa hotel trades; new CDO at MOHG
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 30, 2023
The latest development, deal and data news from around the world.... Read More
CHRIS interview: Sandals Resorts International Group CEO Gebhard Rainer
News / Brands
CHRIS interview: Sandals Resorts International Group CEO Gebhard Rainer
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 30, 2023
The group leader of the home-grown Caribbean all-inclusive resort brand discusses the rebound, development and how Sandals is responding to increased competition.... Read More
Hot Type: CHRIS commentary, Duke Ventures, Verakin Capital
News / Insights
Hot Type: CHRIS commentary, Duke Ventures, Verakin Capital
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Mary Scoviak | May 25, 2023
In a busy news week that included our annual CHRIS-HOLA conferences in Miami, there were plenty of people to quote. Get your weekly fix of pithy quotes here.... Read More
Latest HITs: New Hyatt all-inclusive brand; Holiday Inn Vacation to Mexico; CBRE's new forecast
News / Brands
Latest HITs: New Hyatt all-inclusive brand; Holiday Inn Vacation to Mexico; CBRE's new forecast
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 25, 2023
The latest on global development, M&A and data.... Read More
CHRIS: What’s now, what’s next in resort development
News / Brands
CHRIS: What’s now, what’s next in resort development
By Mary Scoviak | May 25, 2023
Multi-flag enclaves, luxury branded residences are opening up profitable new horizons in the region’s increasingly sophisticated leisure sector.... Read More
Deal activity: May 17-23
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: May 17-23
By Shawn Turner | May 25, 2023
 Among the noteworthy transactions from the past week was the sale of the Doubletree by Hilton Chattanooga Downtown.  ... Read More
Exclusive: Outrigger acquires Maui's Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel
News / Management
Exclusive: Outrigger acquires Maui's Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 23, 2023
Another big deal for Outrigger after adding five beach resorts to its portfolio over the past two years.  ... Read More
Reaction to rumors about Choice-Wyndham deal
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Reaction to rumors about Choice-Wyndham deal
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 23, 2023
Reports surface about Choice Hotels being in discussion to acquire rival Wyndham Hotels, which would create a powerhouse in the economy and midscale segments.... Read More
Hilton makes lower midscale extended-stay launch official
News / Brands
Hilton makes lower midscale extended-stay launch official
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 23, 2023
Yet-to-be-named brand has more than 100 expressions of interest as Hilton yet again creates its own product to tap expanding demand.... Read More