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.
AWH starts fund with $20M
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
AWH starts fund with $20M
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 14, 2025
Investor says it sees next few years as the ripe moment to acquire income-generating assets at attractive valuations. ... Read More
Quotes of the Week: CBRE, Partners Capital, Aimbridge
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: CBRE, Partners Capital, Aimbridge
August 14, 2025
The most noteworthy quotes of the week include CBRE's analysis of how brand proliferation is impacting RevPAR results and what segments have upside.... Read More
Latest news: Autograph in Fort Lauderdale; Braemar sale; Breakwater adds in Georgia
News / Owners
Latest news: Autograph in Fort Lauderdale; Braemar sale; Breakwater adds in Georgia
By Rob Schneider | August 13, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Partners acquires ‘value-add’ property in Houston
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Partners acquires ‘value-add’ property in Houston
By Rob Schneider | August 12, 2025
The Homewood Suites by Hilton – Houston Galleria will be renovated following the World Cup next year and before the 2028 Republican National Convention.... Read More
IHCL increases its India midscale position
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
IHCL increases its India midscale position
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 12, 2025
Tata Group’s hotel division takes controlling stake in two companies operating under The Clarks Hotels & Resorts brand. ... Read More
Latest news: $500M financing for Highside; Blue Diamond rebrand; Booking lawsuit
News / Owners
Latest news: $500M financing for Highside; Blue Diamond rebrand; Booking lawsuit
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 11, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Spain’s Fergus Group pivots to repositionings
News / Brands
Spain’s Fergus Group pivots to repositionings
By Tamara Thiessen | August 8, 2025
Expansion in resort markets focuses on revitalizing high-potential assets in mature Spanish destinations.... Read More
Latest news: Forte partners; RLJ, Expedia report; Ascott adds in Malaysia
News / Brands
Latest news: Forte partners; RLJ, Expedia report; Ascott adds in Malaysia
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 8, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: STR, Hyatt, L+R, Portman
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: STR, Hyatt, L+R, Portman
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | August 7, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is STR's Amanda Hite talking about current performance and potential recovery.... Read More
Hyatt points to 4Q25 uptick
News / C Corps
Hyatt points to 4Q25 uptick
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 7, 2025
CEO Hoplamazian points to “improving picture” led by more bullish group outlook for 2026. ... Read More
Deal activity: July 28-August 4, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: July 28-August 4, 2025
By Shawn Turner | August 7, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Staypineapple’s sale of Hotel Five in Seattle for $25.5 million.... Read More
Accor considers US IPO for Ennismore
News / C Corps
Accor considers US IPO for Ennismore
By Rob Schneider | August 7, 2025
The company has over 180 hotels worldwide under 16 lifestyle brands and could be the highest-profile hospitality IPO in years.... Read More
2025-26 US projections downgraded
News
2025-26 US projections downgraded
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 7, 2025
Familiar refrain related to economic uncertainty, impact of increased expenses causes CoStar, Tourism Economics to cut GOP expectations.... Read More
IHG reports 1.8% RevPAR gain for first half 2025
News / C Corps
IHG reports 1.8% RevPAR gain for first half 2025
By Rob Schneider | August 7, 2025
The company reported NUG growth of 5.4% and also hit the one million open-room mark early into the third quarter.... Read More
Why Choice is getting aggressive in Canada
News / C Corps
Why Choice is getting aggressive in Canada
By Rob Schneider | August 7, 2025
Choice’s buyout of its Canada business will allow it to offer direct franchising with particular potential in extended-stay.... Read More