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.
DiamondRock’s $1.5B refi will pay off 2025 maturities
News / Owners
DiamondRock’s $1.5B refi will pay off 2025 maturities
By Rob Schneider | July 23, 2025
The REIT has extended its credit facility by $300 million and will utilize the proceeds to repay three loans that are set to mature in 2025.... Read More
Constrained pipeline could present strategic openings for developers
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Constrained pipeline could present strategic openings for developers
By Rob Schneider | July 22, 2025
HVS’s new survey says while the development costs are still high, there is evidence that construction prices are stabilizing.... Read More
Latest news: Price fixing suit dismissed; Ready adds Ritz in Portland; historic reno in Cali
By Rob Schneider | July 22, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Opportunity Zones give incentives for patience
News / Financing
Opportunity Zones give incentives for patience
By Rob Schneider | July 21, 2025
Investors and developers say OZs are an essential tool for new development in an inflationary environment. Now they are permanent.... Read More
Latest news: Another Ace deal in place?; new Peachtree fund; new Club Med chair
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Another Ace deal in place?; new Peachtree fund; new Club Med chair
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 21, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Align the GM’s goals with investors
News / Asset Management
Align the GM’s goals with investors
By David McCaslin | July 21, 2025
Focus on the expected timeline, share investment goals and offer a piece of the waterfall big enough to actually change their life. ... Read More
Luxury more than a photo opp
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Luxury more than a photo opp
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 18, 2025
Principals at developer Athens Group talk about the evolution of luxury, new opportunities and the ins and outs of the process. ... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Arbor Lodging, Marriott, Hilton, Dalata
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Arbor Lodging, Marriott, Hilton, Dalata
July 17, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes of the week was Arbor Lodging's Vamsi Bonthala talking about how they evaluate acquisition opportunities differently right now.... Read More
Deal activity: July 8-15, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: July 8-15, 2025
By Shawn Turner | July 17, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was AJ Capital Partners’ acquisition of multiple properties to expand its Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts portfolio.... Read More
Latest news: Another rough week in US; troubled Baltimore asset sells; Club Med chair ousted
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Another rough week in US; troubled Baltimore asset sells; Club Med chair ousted
By Rob Schneider | July 17, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
What makes sense today for Arbor Lodging
News / Owners
What makes sense today for Arbor Lodging
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 17, 2025
Chicago-based owner-operator-lender likes the debt market and third-party management opportunities, especially in Mexico.... Read More
US construction fell for 6th consecutive month
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US construction fell for 6th consecutive month
By Rob Schneider | July 16, 2025
The latest numbers from CoStar show that rooms under construction have hit a 20-quarter low and most are in the planning stages.... Read More
Latest news: Pursuit adds in Costa Rica; Marina Bay Sands tower; MG2 hospitality vertical
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Pursuit adds in Costa Rica; Marina Bay Sands tower; MG2 hospitality vertical
By Rob Schneider | July 16, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
2025 deals in US way down, unlikely to change
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
2025 deals in US way down, unlikely to change
By Rob Schneider | July 15, 2025
As we look at the top U.S. hotel deals of the first half of 2025, CoStar’s Jan Freitag explains why deal volume is down and why we shouldn’t be expecting changes in the second half.... Read More
Latest news: $55M Maryland refi; Hyatt Regency in NYC; luxury trade in Paris
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Latest news: $55M Maryland refi; Hyatt Regency in NYC; luxury trade in Paris
By Rob Schneider | July 15, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More