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.
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
Latest news: AHT sells in SD; business travel rebound?; HE grows in Canada
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: AHT sells in SD; business travel rebound?; HE grows in Canada
September 12, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Is Sunstone next REIT on chopping block?
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Is Sunstone next REIT on chopping block?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 12, 2025
Activist investor Tarsadia Capital calls on board to sell undervalued company or liquidate assets. ... Read More
Why REITs are suffering from a value disconnect
News / REITs
Why REITs are suffering from a value disconnect
By Rob Schneider | September 12, 2025
Analysts discuss the current headwinds facing hotel REITS and the capex pressures turning them into net sellers.... Read More
Latest news: AJ Capital’s $303.5M refi; Kimpton to Napa Valley; Hyatt deal in Japan
News / Brands
Latest news: AJ Capital’s $303.5M refi; Kimpton to Napa Valley; Hyatt deal in Japan
By Rob Schneider | September 11, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Ad Altius, Blackstone, Noble House
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Ad Altius, Blackstone, Noble House
September 11, 2025
 Among the top quotes from stories this week is Ad Altius' Thomas Brown talking about institutional capital pursuing ultraluxury assets as it recognizes the value of scarcity.... Read More
Trinity-Certares sell East Miami to Blackstone
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Trinity-Certares sell East Miami to Blackstone
By Rob Schneider | September 10, 2025
The Florida hotel was the first collaboration between Trinity Investment and Certares Real Estate Management. Here’s why it’s likely not their last.... Read More
Latest news: DiamondRock prepays debt; Hilton’s APAC deal with YTL; $126.1M portfolio refi
News / REITs
Latest news: DiamondRock prepays debt; Hilton’s APAC deal with YTL; $126.1M portfolio refi
By Rob Schneider | September 9, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Noble House preps for next moves
News / Owners
Noble House preps for next moves
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 9, 2025
Brand refresh reflects next-generation family leadership identity and increased desire to grow opportunistically and into new markets. ... Read More
Institutional capital buying into ultraluxury
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Institutional capital buying into ultraluxury
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 8, 2025
Recognizing the value of scarcity, new equity players pursue the creme and lift valuations for potential sellers.... Read More
Latest news: T2 buys in DC; loan for Florida Indigo; OTO goes to Texas
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: T2 buys in DC; loan for Florida Indigo; OTO goes to Texas
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 5, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: August 26-September 2, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: August 26-September 2, 2025
By Shawn Turner | September 4, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Ashford Hospitality Trust’s sale of the Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake in Houston.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: JLL, LARC, Axe Management Partners, Ovolo
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: JLL, LARC, Axe Management Partners, Ovolo
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | September 4, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week include JLL's Lauro Ferroni talking about better deal dynamics ahead.... Read More