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.
Truist raises 2026 U.S. RevPAR forecast
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Truist raises 2026 U.S. RevPAR forecast
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 12, 2026
While hedging a bit, analyst cites better than expected GDP growth, favorable holiday date shifts, World Cup and generally less bad news.... Read More
Warburg Pincus further invests in India’s Lemon Tree
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Warburg Pincus further invests in India’s Lemon Tree
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 12, 2026
Reorganization will create distinct operating and ownership companies with growth-oriented structures prepared to scale.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Loews, Marriott, Noble, Charlestowne
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Hotel executive moves: Loews, Marriott, Noble, Charlestowne
By Rob Schneider | January 9, 2026
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Loan to build in Florida; NOLA Sonesta sells; Criterion adds in London
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Latest news: Loan to build in Florida; NOLA Sonesta sells; Criterion adds in London
By Rob Schneider | January 9, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
London’s biggest deal since 2021
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
London’s biggest deal since 2021
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 9, 2026
Westmont-led consortium sells The Westminster for £290 million with RIU rebranding the property under its own name.... Read More
Meet P39 Investors
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Meet P39 Investors
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 9, 2026
Led by former KSL partner Bernard Siegel and investment veteran Matthew Sparks, the firm has added a partner and prepared to deploy capital.... Read More
Latest news: Straten buys in Arizona; good week for US hotels; Four Seasons adds in KSA
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Latest news: Straten buys in Arizona; good week for US hotels; Four Seasons adds in KSA
By Rob Schneider | January 8, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Chartres, Hotel Equities, First Hospitality
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Quotes of the Week: Chartres, Hotel Equities, First Hospitality
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | January 8, 2026
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Chartres Lodging's Maki Bara talking about the state of interest rates and their impact on development.... Read More
Whitestone buys Renaissance in Columbus
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Whitestone buys Renaissance in Columbus
By Rob Schneider | January 8, 2026
The 408-key hotel in downtown Columbus, Ohio, from Marriott, is the firm's largest purchase in the city to date.... Read More
Deals will pick up in 2026, but no gold rush expected
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Deals will pick up in 2026, but no gold rush expected
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 8, 2026
Hotel Investment Today advisory board members chime in on the expected deal pace as a new year once again creates bigger expectations.... Read More
Ace Brooklyn owners secure $112.5M refi
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Ace Brooklyn owners secure $112.5M refi
By Rob Schneider | January 7, 2026
A pair of New York City-based companies secured the loan to refinance the full-service hotel in the New York City area.... Read More
Latest news: Vegas rebrand; S.Carolina development; Connecticut hotel reopens
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Latest news: Vegas rebrand; S.Carolina development; Connecticut hotel reopens
By Rob Schneider | January 7, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Goldman Sachs launching $500M fund in Japan
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Goldman Sachs launching $500M fund in Japan
By Rob Schneider | January 6, 2026
The fund, which is targeting its first close in March, seeks hospitality, residential and logistics assets as well as data centers.... Read More
HIT launches advisory board
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HIT launches advisory board
January 6, 2026
Key industry leaders come together to provide Hotel Investment Today with editorial guidance and industry insights.... Read More
Latest news: Forge to manage hotels; new JMBM chair; sales in Phoenix, New Orleans
News / Management
Latest news: Forge to manage hotels; new JMBM chair; sales in Phoenix, New Orleans
By Rob Schneider | January 5, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More