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.

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

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

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

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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

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

News / Financing

Latest news: $30M loan in Santa Barbara; extended-stay off; Singapore closing

By Rob Schneider | August 29, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

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Rise of HNWI deals good news for hotels

By Rob Schneider | August 29, 2025

JLL’s Lauro Ferroni and Dan Peek discuss why the data is pointing to increased transaction activity in 2025, especially from high-net-worth individuals.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Another potential suitor for Hotel du Vin, Malmaison

By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 29, 2025

Reports suggest Hands’ Terra Firma Capital is in talks to buy the struggling UK-based boutique brands with 37 hotels.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Trinity, Outrigger, Aimbridge, EVT

By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 28, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is R.W. Baird analyst Michael Bellisario analyzing Braemar Hotels & Resorts decision to sell its assets.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: July 28-August 25, 2025

By Shawn Turner | August 28, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was SLTX Capital’s acquisition of the Houston Marriott Energy Corridor.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: McKibbon buys in Tampa; sale in Georgia; Valencia adds in Texas

By Rob Schneider | August 28, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Contributed Perspectives

Four common misconceptions about auctions

By Justin Mayers, Damian Smoter | August 27, 2025

As the industry matures, auctions are proving to be a reliable, transparent and effective way to sell more hotels.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Texas firm buys in NYC; two Alamo hotels sell; biz travel up in Q2

By Rob Schneider | August 27, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Financing

US lender heads to India, beyond

By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 27, 2025

Avana’s Sundip Patel talks about his move to provide credit in emerging middle-class markets that have strong hotel pipelines. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Luxury hotel REIT Braemar up for sale

By Rob Schneider | August 27, 2025

The luxury hotel REIT said it doesn’t believe it “can flourish in today’s market environment” and will begin the sales process immediately.... Read More

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