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 / Caribbean

Why Mexico, Caribbean all-inclusives are thriving

By Christina Jelski | May 20, 2025

Amid econmic uncertainty, all-inclusives are outperforming U.S. hotels, according to Hyatt. ... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Wynn pulls out of NYC; Grand Lucayan plans; Tru refresh

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 20, 2025

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

News / Financing

Why bank debt deals are taking longer

By Rob Schneider | May 20, 2025

Paramount Capital Advisors' John Pascal talks about how bank deals are picking up and why closings are taking much longer.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Ryman to acquire JW Marriott in Phoenix for $865M

By Rob Schneider | May 19, 2025

The REIT will make one of the largest hotel transactions so far in 2025 by acquiring the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort, its first property in the Southwest. ... Read More

News / Owners

Gencom closes $300M refinance of Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne

By Rob Schneider | May 19, 2025

The Miami company also formed a JV to combine the hotel with a beach club next door and create a 22-acre beachfront complex. ... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: $41M loan for Wisconsin resort; BWH adds in KSA; Santa Barbara growth

By Rob Schneider | May 19, 2025

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

News / Owners

First Hospitality opens investing platform to outside capital

By Rob Schneider | May 16, 2025

The hospitality company with an 18-hotel portfolio also announced a new $400 million fund for acquisitions over the coming years.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Bahamas resort’s $827M redo; new Kimpton in Texas; Marriott adds in Costa Rica

By Rob Schneider | May 16, 2025

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

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: May 6-13, 2025

By Shawn Turner | May 15, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Nightfood Holdings’ acquisition of the 120-key Hilton Garden Inn Palm Springs/Rancho Mirage in California.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Soft week in US; first Gaylord in Cali; Sage adds 'Shining' hotel

By Rob Schneider | May 15, 2025

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Brookfield acquires Generator hostel brand

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 15, 2025

Asset manager pays Queensgate Investments $869 million for some 14 hotels and 2,749 keys in gateways around Europe.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Starwood, Wyndham, Choice, AHLA

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | May 15, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Starwood Hotels' Barry Sternlicht describing the essence of Treehouse Hotels, which just debuted in the U.S.... Read More