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.
Goldman Sachs launching $500M fund in Japan
News / Financing
Goldman Sachs launching $500M fund in Japan
By Rob Schneider
The fund, which is targeting its first close in March, is seeking hospitality, residential and logistics assets as well as data centers.... Read More
Hilton names new CDO
News / Brands
Hilton names new CDO
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 13, 2025
Jacobs stepping back from his development role as Hilton alumnus returns, reporting to CEO Nassetta. ... Read More
Castle Peak co-CEO talks everything Trailborn
News / Owners
Castle Peak co-CEO talks everything Trailborn
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 13, 2025
Co-Founders Weinberg and Weiss expect to close one more deal before the end of the year and add five to 10 assets in the next 24 to 36 months.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Blue Flag Capital, Reade Hotel Capital, Hyatt
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Blue Flag Capital, Reade Hotel Capital, Hyatt
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | June 12, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week was Blue Flag Capital's Jason Brown talking about where they are investing in luxury assets.... Read More
Deal activity: June 3-10, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: June 3-10, 2025
By Shawn Turner | June 12, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Certares’ acquisition of Hilton New Orleans St. Charles from Sunstone Hotel Investors for $47 million.... Read More
Latest news: Certares buys in NOLA; Colliers’ optimistic report; US RevPAR down last week
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Certares buys in NOLA; Colliers’ optimistic report; US RevPAR down last week
By Rob Schneider | June 12, 2025
 Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Growing Blue Flag Capital acts on management needs
News / Management
Growing Blue Flag Capital acts on management needs
By Rob Schneider | June 12, 2025
Collared Martin Hospitality was launched to operate Blue Flag’s $1B portfolio of luxury and lifestyle hotels in high-barrier-to-entry markets. Both companies have big growth plans. ... Read More
Latest news: Apple buys in Tampa; 2 SF hotels file for bankruptcy; Ryman completes deal
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Apple buys in Tampa; 2 SF hotels file for bankruptcy; Ryman completes deal
By Rob Schneider | June 11, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Meet Reade Hotel Capital
News / Owners
Meet Reade Hotel Capital
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 11, 2025
Experience and drive behind a four-property shop that thinks the timing is right to get out of the shadows of the bigger investment firms. ... Read More
Are your KPIs evolving or staying the same?
News / Contributed Perspectives
Are your KPIs evolving or staying the same?
By Judith Cartwright | June 10, 2025
The future belongs to properties that master KPIs that don’t stop at room rates but dive into every revenue stream... Read More
Maki Bara: ‘Invest in yourself’
News / On the Money
Maki Bara: ‘Invest in yourself’
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 10, 2025
The co-founder of deal sponsor Chartres Lodging talks about an “aha” moment when she launched the company with Rob Kline and discusses ins and outs of today’s deal market.... Read More
Canta elaborates on University Hotels launch
News / Brands
Canta elaborates on University Hotels launch
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 9, 2025
Long-time hotel developer wants to joint venture with universities and teaching hospitals and deliver a sustainable, revenue-generating model that elevates institutional brands.  ... Read More
Weak dollar, safe haven image attract investors to Australia
News / Asia Pacific
Weak dollar, safe haven image attract investors to Australia
By Tamara Thiessen | June 9, 2025
Offshore capital views Australia as a safe haven, analysts say, with sales set to rebound driven by a weak Australian dollar and strong tourism growth.... Read More
Asset sales after Hyatt’s Playa deal will be key
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Asset sales after Hyatt’s Playa deal will be key
By Rob Schneider | June 9, 2025
If everything goes according to plan, Hyatt expects to own Playa next week. But the real estate sales announced after will have everyone’s attention. ... Read More
Hyatt’s residential growth story
News / Brands
Hyatt’s residential growth story
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 9, 2025
New head of branded residential lays out some strategy, identifies emerging trends. ... Read More