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.
Latest news: Omni adds 12th in Texas; Corinthia to Tuscany; loan for Salt Lake Kimpton
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Omni adds 12th in Texas; Corinthia to Tuscany; loan for Salt Lake Kimpton
By Rob Schneider | March 31, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Blackstone buys more SF Bay-area luxury
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Blackstone buys more SF Bay-area luxury
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 31, 2026
Through a foreclosure sale, the New York-based real estate giant buys Auberge-managed Stanly Ranch.... Read More
Marriott jumps into luxury wellness
News / Brands
Marriott jumps into luxury wellness
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 31, 2026
Deal with Italy’s Leali family gives the giant its 39th brand and opportunity to grow a dedicated wellness brand.... Read More
White Lodging buys Sheraton in Raleigh
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
White Lodging buys Sheraton in Raleigh
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 30, 2026
Property will be converted to a Westin after a renovation that will start early next year.... Read More
Studio 6 to get 38 new hotels
News / Financing
Studio 6 to get 38 new hotels
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 30, 2026
Prism’s Sunday PropTech gets financing to work with G6 and convert 38-hotel Extended Stay America portfolio.... Read More
Why ROI in East Africa often mispriced
News / Contributed Perspectives
Why ROI in East Africa often mispriced
By Emmanuel Nsabimana | March 30, 2026
Opportunities reward investors who align development scale, operating models, and financial structures with the region’s demand patterns.... Read More
Latest news: Ritz adds Nepal; Vici buys Canadian portfolio; 2nd Atwell in China
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Ritz adds Nepal; Vici buys Canadian portfolio; 2nd Atwell in China
By Rob Schneider | March 30, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Edition to Dallas; Auberge to Steamboat; Aspen grows in Alaska
News / Brands
Latest news: Edition to Dallas; Auberge to Steamboat; Aspen grows in Alaska
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 27, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Avoiding wellness tech depreciation
News / Contributed Perspectives
Avoiding wellness tech depreciation
By Daryn Berriman | March 27, 2026
It is time for more developers to pivot toward a more financially sound model: structural, nature-integrated wellness.... Read More
Patel Family Office, AHQ launch $1B Saudi mid-market platform
News / EMEA
Patel Family Office, AHQ launch $1B Saudi mid-market platform
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 26, 2026
US investors and Saudi industrial conglomerate to develop 50 business hotels by 2029.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Omnam, Hyatt, L Catterton, Far East
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Omnam, Hyatt, L Catterton, Far East
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | March 26, 2026
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Omnam Group's David Zisser talking about a curious topic: hotelier generosity.... Read More
Deal activity: March 4-23, 2026
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: March 4-23, 2026
By Shawn Turner | March 26, 2026
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was the sale of the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida.... Read More
EOS Investors buys again in San Francisco
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
EOS Investors buys again in San Francisco
By Rob Schneider | March 26, 2026
EOS is now adding the debt-distressed Barnes hotels, which will be the investor’s third acquisition in the city in the last three years.... Read More
Bahia Principe joins Hyatt’s loyalty program
News / Brands
Bahia Principe joins Hyatt’s loyalty program
By Rob Schneider | March 25, 2026
Hyatt already owned a 50% stake in the company. Now more than 20 Bahia properties are part of its inclusive collection portfolio.... Read More
Convene secures $230M to grow platform
News / Debt and Equity
Convene secures $230M to grow platform
By Rob Schneider | March 25, 2026
The funding comes from TPG and will help Convene’s multi-brand hospitality platform grow globally.... Read More