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.
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
Who are the likely buyers for Braemar’s portfolio?
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Who are the likely buyers for Braemar’s portfolio?
By Rob Schneider | September 3, 2025
Analysts say private equity or high-net-worth individuals or groups are the most likely buyers for the luxury assets. But will they sell as a portfolio or in pieces?... Read More
Latest news: Cain hires ex-Six Senses CEO; Mohari, Omnam €280M refi; sale of historic Boston asset
News / Owners
Latest news: Cain hires ex-Six Senses CEO; Mohari, Omnam €280M refi; sale of historic Boston asset
By Rob Schneider | September 3, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Buyers named for two big SF assets
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Buyers named for two big SF assets
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 3, 2025
Three New York-based investors named as buyers of two big Hilton-managed properties formerly owned by Park Hotels & Resorts. ... Read More
Why Axe Management Partners is bullish on Japan
News
Why Axe Management Partners is bullish on Japan
By Rob Schneider | September 2, 2025
CEO Gary Kwok discusses the company’s value-add strategy and how it uses IHG’s Garner brand to create a lifestyle midscale segment in Japan. ... Read More
Can ‘fun’ shake up franchising in Asia Pacific?
News / Franchising
Can ‘fun’ shake up franchising in Asia Pacific?
By Raini H.R. | September 2, 2025
Ovolo bets its ‘fun’ ethos and unique design can rewrite the rules of franchising in Asia Pacific, but is the region ready for non-conformity?... Read More