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.
Latest news: SVC sells in Minnesota; financing for Rome Baccarat; San Antonio financing
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: SVC sells in Minnesota; financing for Rome Baccarat; San Antonio financing
By Rob Schneider | February 26, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
ALIS luxury, lifestyle panel tackles big questions
News / Owners
ALIS luxury, lifestyle panel tackles big questions
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 25, 2025
Build or buy, brand or run independent? First Hospitality’s David Duncan offered keen insights into the decision-making process during ALIS session.... Read More
Hyatt launches upper-midscale transient brand
News / Franchising
Hyatt launches upper-midscale transient brand
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 25, 2025
Hyatt Select will become a new-build and conversion-friendly transient brand for secondary and tertiary markets initially focused on the Americas.... Read More
Latest news: Marriott adding camps in Kenya; Hyatt’s tender for Playa; $20M project in Jamaica
News / Brands
Latest news: Marriott adding camps in Kenya; Hyatt’s tender for Playa; $20M project in Jamaica
By Rob Schneider | February 25, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
5 minutes with Remington’s Sloan Dean
News / Management
5 minutes with Remington’s Sloan Dean
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 24, 2025
Management company CEO talks near-term performance, growth, consolidation, labor challenges and his legacy.... Read More
Latest news: McSam sells in NYC; Oliver to double portfolio; construction costs up last month
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: McSam sells in NYC; Oliver to double portfolio; construction costs up last month
By Rob Schneider | February 24, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Kemps sell 20% stake in Firmdale: report
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Kemps sell 20% stake in Firmdale: report
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 24, 2025
Swedish pharmaceuticals mogul is the reported buyer of the chic brand started some 40 years ago by Tim and Kit Kemp.... Read More
Latest news: Boutique for Houston; Garnet buys in New Orleans; Hilton adds 3 in Athens
News / Owners
Latest news: Boutique for Houston; Garnet buys in New Orleans; Hilton adds 3 in Athens
By Rob Schneider | February 21, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: IHG, Choice Hotels, VICI, Hilton
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: IHG, Choice Hotels, VICI, Hilton
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | February 21, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week was IHG's Elie Maalouf talking about their acquisition of Ruby hotels and the attractiveness of the urban micro space.... Read More
Greg Kennealey on starting a new owner-operator platform
News / On the Money
Greg Kennealey on starting a new owner-operator platform
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 21, 2025
Kennealey is in charge of the new business that combines the assets of KSL Resorts and Mission Hill Hospitality. How will he drive the business forward and where might he lean-in hardest?... Read More
Choice’s growth focused on ‘revenue-intense’ US brands
News / C Corps
Choice’s growth focused on ‘revenue-intense’ US brands
By Rob Schneider | February 20, 2025
During Choice Hotels fourth-quarter earnings call, CEO Pat Pacious discussed the benefits of the larger-scale brands in its pipeline and the company’s ability to rapidly add conversion hotels into its system.... Read More
Deal activity: February 11-18, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: February 11-18, 2025
By Shawn Turner | February 20, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Schroders Capital’s acquisition from Invesco Real Estate of the NH Collection Milano CityLife in Milan, Italy.... Read More
Hyatt paid $465M for Grupo Piñero stake
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Hyatt paid $465M for Grupo Piñero stake
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 20, 2025
Hyatt 10-K reveals purchase price; Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts reaffirms €128 million reinvestment in its portfolio. ... Read More
Latest news: CapMan buys in Nordics; DiamondRock sells in DC; Limestone buys Nobu London
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: CapMan buys in Nordics; DiamondRock sells in DC; Limestone buys Nobu London
By Rob Schneider | February 20, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
VICI makes $300M bet on One Beverly Hills
News / Owners
VICI makes $300M bet on One Beverly Hills
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 20, 2025
Trio of investors establish strategic relationship to develop experiential investments, starting with the Aman-anchored mixed-use project. ... Read More