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.
UK sees increase in single asset transactions
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
UK sees increase in single asset transactions
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 8, 2025
Savills UK deal roundup for H1 2025 reveals fewer portfolio deals and an expectation for stronger volume in the second half.... Read More
Blackstone buys troubled Sunseeker resort for $200M
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Blackstone buys troubled Sunseeker resort for $200M
By Rob Schneider | July 7, 2025
The Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor in southwest Florida reportedly cost $720 million to build but has lost money as Allegiant’s first hotel venture.... Read More
Slow burn of CMBS maturities
News / Contributed Perspectives
Slow burn of CMBS maturities
By Ryan Bosch | July 7, 2025
Watchlists are swelling beneath the surface, debt yields are compressing, and many loans may struggle.... Read More
Latest news: Brookfield acquires Vancouver Hyatt; Fortress buys UK luxury; TPG spins off Sabre biz
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Brookfield acquires Vancouver Hyatt; Fortress buys UK luxury; TPG spins off Sabre biz
By Rob Schneider | July 7, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Waldorf to Finland; US hotels down; Jacksonville sale
News / Brands
Latest news: Waldorf to Finland; US hotels down; Jacksonville sale
By Rob Schneider | July 7, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: June 24-July 1, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: June 24-July 1, 2025
By Shawn Turner | July 7, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was McKibbon Equities’ acquisition of the Hilton Garden Inn Orlando I-4 Millenia Blvd Mall.... Read More
ActivumSG capitalizes on Spain’s underdeveloped luxury segment
News / Owners
ActivumSG capitalizes on Spain’s underdeveloped luxury segment
By Rob Schneider | July 2, 2025
CEO of UK-based investor talks luxury development and other opportunities for the active European investor.... Read More
Speed as important as price in Hyatt sale
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Speed as important as price in Hyatt sale
By Rob Schneider | July 1, 2025
Analysts say Hyatt’s sale of 15 Playa resorts fulfills an asset-light commitment, generates some cash and an all-important boost to Hyatt’s all-inclusive portfolio.... Read More
Latest news: Limelight to Charleston; $39M loan in Tennessee; Six Senses to Bangkok
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Latest news: Limelight to Charleston; $39M loan in Tennessee; Six Senses to Bangkok
By Rob Schneider | July 1, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
$600M construction loan for big Extell project
News / Owners
$600M construction loan for big Extell project
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 1, 2025
Lending partner JVP Management finances deal for Four Seasons Resort and Residences in Deer Valley, Utah.... Read More
Spring Hotels doubles with Brookfield deal
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Spring Hotels doubles with Brookfield deal
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 1, 2025
Tenerife-based hotel company buys three resorts from Canada’s Brookfield and hints at further growth. ... Read More
Hyatt sells 15 Playa assets for $2 billion
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Hyatt sells 15 Playa assets for $2 billion
By Rob Schneider | June 30, 2025
The $2 billion sale to Tortuga Resorts will pay for a majority of Hyatt’s $2.6 billion acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts earlier this month.  ... Read More
Latest news: Goldman scraps Greek plans; LA fights wage deal; $54M refi in Sag Harbor
News / Owners
Latest news: Goldman scraps Greek plans; LA fights wage deal; $54M refi in Sag Harbor
By Rob Schneider | June 30, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why relationships drove $50M Raleigh rebrand
News / Owners
Why relationships drove $50M Raleigh rebrand
By Rob Schneider | June 27, 2025
Tidal Real Estate Partners is partnering again with Mavik on a redevelopment of a historic hotel in Raleigh, North Carolina. We look inside the deal.... Read More
Latest news: McKibbon buys in Orlando; Emblems to Canada; Blue Diamond sub-brand
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: McKibbon buys in Orlando; Emblems to Canada; Blue Diamond sub-brand
By Rob Schneider | June 27, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More