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.
Marriott cuts ties with Sonder
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Marriott cuts ties with Sonder
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 9, 2025
The beleaguered apartment-style rental company has lost a majority of its value as a SPAC and bookings have been on the decline. ... Read More
Latest news: AEG bids in downtown LA; Sawgrass sells; Como to Saint-Tropez
News / Owners
Latest news: AEG bids in downtown LA; Sawgrass sells; Como to Saint-Tropez
November 7, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Inside Chimera’s ‘sniper-like’ approach to deals
News / Owners
Inside Chimera’s ‘sniper-like’ approach to deals
By Rob Schneider | November 7, 2025
The newly formed family firm announced its first acquisition last week. Deno Yiankes talks about the firm’s targeted approach to growth.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Highgate, Gaw Capital, Marriott, Choice
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Highgate, Gaw Capital, Marriott, Choice
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | November 6, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Highgate's Richard Russo talking about their new complementary alliance with Kessler Collection.... Read More
Latest news: $31M daily losses; Schrager opening in LA; Airstreams for UAE
News / Brands
Latest news: $31M daily losses; Schrager opening in LA; Airstreams for UAE
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 6, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Host beats on better top-line performance
News / REITs
Host beats on better top-line performance
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 6, 2025
Rebounds in big markets like Maui, San Francisco and New York City help drive strong third-quarter results; guidance raised.... Read More
Hyatt beats on luxury and fee strength
News / C Corps
Hyatt beats on luxury and fee strength
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 6, 2025
Full-year guidance now has RevPAR growth of 2.0%-2.5%; Playa asset sales set to close by year-end.... Read More
Latest news: EB-5 deal for Peachtree; Chapter 11 for Arizona project; Sandals update
News / Owners
Latest news: EB-5 deal for Peachtree; Chapter 11 for Arizona project; Sandals update
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 5, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Kessler Collection, Highgate create management platform
News / Management
Kessler Collection, Highgate create management platform
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 5, 2025
Highgate assumes management of several Kessler properties; Kessler team transitions to new division. ... Read More
Latest HITs: REITs report; Wyndham's BOLD progress; Indigo adds in UK
By Jeffrey Weinstein
A roundup of the latest news from across the global hotel industry.... Read More
Latest news: APA acquires in Seattle; Starwood selling NYC 1?; AHT sells 2 more
By Rob Schneider
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
On the Money with Philip 'Flip' Maritz
News / Asset Management
On the Money with Philip 'Flip' Maritz
By Jeffrey Weinstein
Here is a transcript of the recent video interview with Philip Maritz, where he discusses his operating philosophy, his Sundance development, his expectations for the M&A market and more.... Read More
Latest news: Avid opens 80th hotel; Dreamscape adds in Wisconsin; new COO at Staypineapple
News / Brands
Latest news: Avid opens 80th hotel; Dreamscape adds in Wisconsin; new COO at Staypineapple
By Rob Schneider
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Goldman Sachs launching $500M fund in Japan
News / Financing
Goldman Sachs launching $500M fund in Japan
By Rob Schneider
The fund, which is targeting its first close in March, is seeking hospitality, residential and logistics assets as well as data centers.... Read More
Apple lowers RevPAR guidance, announces new deals
News / REITs
Apple lowers RevPAR guidance, announces new deals
By Rob Schneider | November 4, 2025
The acquisitive REIT announced deals for new hotels in Alaska and Las Vegas and plans to sell four others by the end of the year.... Read More